Ed Tech: Page 21
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Online degrees could complicate grad school prospects
Some experts say that higher demand for an advanced professional degree could limit opportunities for applicants with bachelor's degrees earned exclusively online.
By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Liberal arts demand and summer slide: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on food insecurity's impact on education, Coachella Valley's rock-and-roll superintendent and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2016 -
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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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California community colleges get $5M to boost OER access
The model follows open-source textbook pilots initiated in other states, which have saved students millions in secondary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • July 26, 2016 -
Ed Dept seeks stricter rules for online degree programs
A new proposal looks to establish national authorization and disclosure standards for colleges offering degree access beyond their home states.
By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016 -
Study: Increased student engagement reduces likelihood of cheating
The construct of learning experiences and material could make the difference in student integrity in distance learning, according to research from UC Riverside.
By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016 -
Raleigh adult learners to take classes in Google startup hub
Shaw University is partnering with the company on an off-campus continuing learning hub to connect non-traditional students with startup exposure and professional networking opportunities.
By Jarrett Carter • July 21, 2016 -
STEM gateways and federal higher ed plans: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on Cuban officials' excitement about potential US higher ed partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2016 -
Challenges, opportunities lie ahead for MOOCs
Coursera Founder Daphne Koller recently discussed the challenges in maintaining updated content and student interest in open-source learning.
By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016 -
NYU seeks to expand online learning in Shanghai
Officials at New York University are working through technological and cultural obstacles to create online learning opportunities for Chinese students.
By Jarrett Carter • July 12, 2016 -
Dept of Ed for-profit pilot school gets nod for CBE degree programs
Rasmussen College will extend its developmet of hybrid learning, testing environments to new business degree offerings.
By Jarrett Carter • July 11, 2016 -
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ISTE, cultural literacy and big data ethics: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges can curb the 50% doctoral attrition rate and more here.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2016 -
Can colleges find partnerships with alternative learning options?
Alternative learning options are growing in appeal to high school graduates and professionals.
By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016 -
Adaptive learning study shows potential in remedial, community college spaces
A study of adaptive learning at institutions nationwide reveals mixed results on saving money and improving graduation rates, but there's promise for remedial instruction benefits.
By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016 -
Despite industrial opposition, established for-profits continue growth
While some small nonprofit schools are struggling to survive, eCampus News reports many for-profit schools are thriving with innovation in technology and student outreach.
By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016 -
Face-to-face interaction still important as higher ed shifts to digital
With the trend toward online learning, experts say traditional instruction should abandon the 50-minute lecture in favor of a more interactive, conversational and collaborative approach.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 24, 2016 -
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Higher ed systems expanding access to open-source materials
The State University of New York System is building its own open-source publishing arm, joining a growing number of systems looking to reduce costs through digital resources.
By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016 -
Coursera's Koller: 'Yesterday's degree doesn't prepare for tomorrow's jobs'
Coursera President and Co-Founder Daphne Koller says that expanding education and training for 21st century jobs is going to be the foundation for higher ed in today's marketplace.
By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016 -
Community colleges pilot textbook-free courses
Community colleges in Virginia and Maryland are experimenting with unique ways to save students money on ancillary college costs.
By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016 -
OLC study: 90% students see online experience as good as face-to-face
Despite eight in 10 faculty members having little experience with online learning tools, the data suggests 48% of learning materials will soon be digital.
By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016 -
Nonprofit colleges buy into for-profit recruitment strategies
Traditional institutions are using aggressive recruitment strategies commonly used by for-profit institutions to recruit online students.
By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016 -
Online Learning Consortium highlights 2016 online learning landscape
There are now 5.8 million students enrolled in online courses, and fully 90% of students say such courses provide the same, or better, experience as face-to-face instruction.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016 -
Colorado State bringing AI into online psych courses next fall
Software from Boston-based Cognii will use natural language processing to offer immediate feedback to students.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016 -
Credentialing a pressing issue as more students earn certificates
In a diverse and competitive higher education marketplace, there is a dire need to make sense of the array of student options.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016 -
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Are stackable credentials now a necessity?
Holly Moore, executive dean of South Seattle College’s Georgetown Campus, gives her take on the need for stackable credentials in higher ed — for students and for schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2016 -
iPads and lackluster higher ed websites: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on DeVry's leadership shake-up and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2016
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