Are AI skills more important than degrees?
Nearly half of business owners (49 percent) say they believe experience with ChatGPT could potentially hold more value than a college degree, according to a report from Intelligent.com.
Coalition looks to accelerate LER adoption in higher ed
Too many institutions are not yet poised to respond to the increasing demand for microcredentials, badges, and other digital credentials that learners can use as clear evidence to prospective employers of their skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Selective universities won’t be disrupted
Just over a decade ago, Clayton Christensen and I predicted that serious challenges were coming to higher education.
Fully Homomorphic Encryption can revolutionize education
Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) is a revolutionary cryptographic technique that allows for computations to be performed on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it first.
Report forecasts a ‘surge’ in GenAI adoption
A new survey from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) found that a remarkable 55 percent of organizations surveyed plan to adopt GenAI solutions within the next year, signaling a substantial surge in GenAI integration.
Democratizing education: Harnessing AI to break down financial barriers in higher ed
Upon being offered admission to the post-graduate Education Futures – University of Edinburgh program, I was at a pivotal juncture in my academic and professional journey.
Survey: More students want to go to graduate school
Current narratives surrounding graduate school enrollment aren’t generally sunny in outlook: earning a graduate degree requires both time and money; many jobs no longer require bachelor’s degrees, let alone master’s degrees; and public confidence in higher education’s value is waning.
Educause, AWS launch generative AI readiness assessment tool for higher ed
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies in history, offering higher education institutions the opportunity to re-imagine a world where learning is highly personalized, seamless, and available to everyone.
Where are microcredentials today–and where are they going?
As institutions of higher education strive to produce highly-educated students who can demonstrate their skills and knowledge, microcredentials–digital verifications of students’ and workers’ skills–are steadily gaining in popularity.
A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions
Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails telling him his application was canceled.