For big data, big thinking
The information is vast, the challenges daunting, and the tools statistical. But in the end, Harvard’s new class on big data is as much about people as it…
Month: March 2014
MOOConomics and the overhaul of higher education
The rising cost and deteriorating quality of American Education has demanded the media’s spotlight numerous times in the past two decades, The Phoenix reports. Despite recent optimistic reports…
EdX founder – sheer numbers means MOOCs will stay relevant
An innovator who is changing the face of higher education as we know it will speak Wednesday at Purdue University, Boiler Station reports. Anant Agarwal is founder and…
Students still prefer print textbooks over digital
Study suggests college students are slow to adopt eTextbooks College students still prefer print textbooks over digital textbooks, partially because ... Read more
City aims to take your college’s most tech innovative
In what could be considered an ingenious idea by any city looking to bolster the local economy, provide fresh perspective to the area, and fulfill a promise to…
4 ways to make your course more engaging
Mobile technology and its use in the classroom is booming across the country; but outside of the ‘cool tech’ aspect, many educators struggle to understand why students find…
The STEM talent shortage
“In science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),” Jim Russell writes at Pacific Standard, “does the United States face a talent ... Read more
Learning analytics don’t just measure students’ progress — they can shape it
As a society, we assess what we value. Within education, we use metrics and grades to give students a sense ... Read more
Beyond the hype: How ed-tech can really impact student access
“I recently read the Horizon Report – an annual review of trends in education and, technology – and was struck ... Read more
Is this the Netflix for student college searches?
Two organizations have joined forces to answer important questions related to how search, discovery and recommendation online are affecting student college choices. Specifically, both organizations will research the…