Stanford study reveals instructor bias in online courses

Professors have dramatically different ways of responding to learners with whom they self-identify, according to the survey data. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 9, 2018

Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: Paul Quinn College’s turnaround, data interoperability and learning science

Students shared their experiences with mindfulness and more as the conference rolled into its second day.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

University formed from Purdue's acquisition of Kaplan clears last regulatory hurdle

Purdue University Global is set to launch in April, with Kaplan President Betty Vandenbosch serving as chancellor. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 5, 2018

Scheduling, budgets and AI innovation: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the need for a fresh look at kindergarten policies and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 16, 2018

Another law school launches hybrid online degree

Syracuse University gained approval to create a J.D. program in which two-thirds of the coursework is online. This begs the question: Will advanced professional degrees continue to move online in the future? 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 15, 2018

Study: Digital learning may not be the answer to liberal arts institutions' woes

This study from Ithaka S+R, in partnership with the The Teagle Foundation, is the result of two years worth of observations on residential liberal arts institutions' adoption of online learning programs. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 1, 2018

Boot camps saw 50% growth in 2017

Contrary to what 2017 headlines may have suggested, these programs are on the rise — and companies like Amazon and Pearson may be poised to enter the credentialing market.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 1, 2018

How to effectively scale a digital learning model

Experts at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation conference highlighted four key conclusions from new digital learning research and provided examples from six exemplar programs.

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 31, 2018

What can data do for students?

Online universities use big-data to spot roadblocks to student success before it’s too late.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 29, 2018

Survey: OER adoption in higher ed still slow

Free online education resources may not be as well known as advocates have touted — but that doesn't mean they are disliked by faculty members. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 17, 2018

Some colleges see online programs as a way to stay afloat

The need to attract older, working students through flexible online programs is especially acute for smaller, rural schools.

By Patti Zarling • Jan. 14, 2018

5 trends poised to shake up higher education in 2018

Shifting business models, more global influence and new technology were on colleges' radars this year.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018

Budgets, Moody’s and SEL: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on a new RAND report highlighting social-emotional learning solutions and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 15, 2017

Educause 2017: Our recap of higher ed IT's premier gathering

We've rounded up all of our coverage from the annual mega-gathering in one place for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2017

Engagement, taxes and Mitch Daniels: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how schools are trying to increase student voice and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017

First-gen retention, curriculum and partnerships: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest from this year's Educause conference and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017

Thursday at Educause 2017: Top IT issues and diversifying the campus tech workforce

The second day of the higher ed IT gathering saw a preview of Educause's 2018 Top 10 IT Issues as well as new Campus Computing Project survey results.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2017

Wednesday at Educause 2017: Michio Kaku, ECAR survey results and rethinking higher ed IT

Get caught up on some of the key sessions and vendor news to come out of higher ed's premier annual IT gathering thus far.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2017

Journey of an access code: Faculty perspective

Given the widespread conversations regarding the value and accessibility of digital education, it’s clear that technology has a role in the college classroom, but how exactly are faculty using digital learning platforms and incorporating them into their teaching?

Oct. 31, 2017

Language, quizzes and effective leadership: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how school leaders can practice effective leadership and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017

VR, empathy and part-timer supports: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on using fiction to curb bullying and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2017

WGU, Phoenix and SEL: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on assessing social-emotional skills and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 29, 2017

University of Phoenix to shut down more campuses

Parent company Apollo Education Group sold to private investors for $1.1 billion earlier this year, and the university had been plagued by high profile lawsuits, an Federal Trade Commission investigation and accusations of predatory recruitment practices.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 26, 2017

WGU may have to return more than $712M in federal financial aid

The Department of Education's Office of Inspector General has determined that Western Governors University does not include enough faculty interaction in online classes and thus does not qualify for federal financial aid. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 24, 2017

Recruitment, for-profits and early learning: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Kaplan's acquisition by Purdue and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017