Ed Tech: Page 18
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3 core elements of a successful digital marketing plan
Insiders at Wichita State University discuss how the school doubled enrollment for online degree programs in less than a year.
By Jarrett Carter • May 23, 2017 -
Higher ed challenges and rural partnerships: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on educators' professional development preferences and more here!
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2017 -
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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.
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These 3 considerations should be top-of-mind for higher ed 'change agents'
Administrators on a panel at ASU+GSV discussed a 'change agents or kamikaze pilots' dynamic that leaders might feel amid ongoing change and disruption.
By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2017 -
Impact of postsecondary educators on student outcomes is underreported, report says
Faculty have divergent impacts on students depending on whether the class is in-person or online, according to a recent analysis of data from the University of Phoenix.
By Pat Donachie • May 9, 2017 -
History shows higher ed is actually defined by change, not stagnance
Colleges and universities have always been sites of debate about their purpose and mission in the world, and those debates will only intensify with new challenges to the traditional model.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Pedagogical progression and digital divides: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how micro-credentials might offer greater personalization in professional development and more here!
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Higher ed institutions foregoing OPMs in distance learning to unbundle options
Placing pedagogy at the forefront in online programs, rather than relying on an online program manager, can better position colleges and universities for micro-credentials and customized programs.
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Lebanon Valley president argues liberal arts education still valuable in changing world
Lebanon Valley College President Lewis E. Thayne argues that five and 10 years after graduation, alumni report that their college education prepared them well.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Distance learning enrollment ticks up, though for-profits see declines
The report found enrollment at non-profit institutions grew at a rate of 11.4%, while private for-profit institutions saw their distance enrollment numbers decline at a rate of 9.4%.
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Alternative credentialing still on the rise
Boot camps, one- or two-year credentialing programs and education startups are still giving traditional higher ed a run for its money.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Montana community colleges collaborate on integrated apprenticeship model
A partnership with a local employer solves both the colleges' student and faculty attrition issues and the industry's need to fill an immediate workforce demand.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 25, 2017 -
Interest in online learning programs rises in February
The increase comes despite the continuation of a year-long downward trend for inquiries into academic programs as a whole.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
CIRR report shows overwhelmingly positive numbers for coding bootcamps
The first report from a council formed by several coding bootcamp providers, reviewers and funders finds an average 92% graduation rate and 80% in-field job placement rate.
By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2017 -
Dayton, March Madness and workforce skills: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-run community schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
MIT partners with charter on resources for STEM video lessons
Atlantis Charter School will receive professional development and other resources in the regular use of free online BLOSSOMS program lessons.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2017 -
Pell eligibility restored for students affected by for-profit closures
The move is an important first step, but colleges still have work to do to prepare to welcome these students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Pew data suggests adult learners lacking in digital skills
Data shows 33% of adults are reluctant when it comes to their ability to use computers and other electronic devices, and 14% are unprepared for online learning all together.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Proposed spending cuts and women's STEM push: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on rising DDoS attacks in K-12, San Antonio's literacy improvement efforts and more here.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Trump budget, ACE, and SXSWedu: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our weekly recap of the biggest stories in K-12 and higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
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SXSWedu 2017: Our recap of Austin's premier ed innovation gathering
We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2017 -
Distance learning technology offers a bright future for higher ed capacity
Cloud-based teaching and collaborative research help broaden exposure for students and save money for institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • March 17, 2017 -
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Wednesday at SXSWedu 2017: NYC's equity bet and liberal arts 2.0
Author Tim Ferriss was keynote speaker on day three, and there was no shortage of great sessions as the conference rolled into its second-to-last day.
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2017 -
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Tuesday at SXSWedu: Higher ed access and future-ready librarians
We've got you covered with more session recaps and announcements from the second day of Austin's annual ed innovation extravaganza.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Monday at SXSWedu 2017: Equity and teachers as innovation engines
Couldn't make it to Austin? We've got you covered with some quick session recaps and a rundown of several news releases.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2017 -
For-profit EDMC finalizes sale of several college brands
Argosy University and the Art Institutes are among the national brands on the move to a nonprofit buyer.
By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017