What we can learn from the MOOC experiment
Whether you’re a fan or a critic of the MOOC experience, there are many lessons we can take from these massive open online courses.
Month: September 2014
9 rules of etiquette for academic Twitter use
Adjunct Professor Anne G. Barretta describes how she’s learned as much about Twitter use from her students as they’ve learned from her.
Controversial university president: Stop pushing for immediate gratification
As education leaders nationwide grapple with defining the true purpose of institutions of higher learning in the 21st century, Bill Powers used the occasion of his last annual…
How Video Lectures Are Transforming Higher Education
Video is a powerful tool to help students learn—and a growing number of educators are integrating video into their instruction, either by using pre-existing video assets or by…
WebAssign Names Rob Simora as Chief Technology Officer
WebAssign Names Rob Simora as Chief Technology Officer Experienced product development and IT executive joins company to drive innovation RALEIGH, ... Read more
New Interactive Multimedia Helps Faculty Create More Dynamic, Engaging Courses
Adapt Courseware is Expanding its Content Repository in Four New Disciplines Las Vegas, NV – September 22, 2014 – Adapt ... Read more
Canon U.S.A. Introduced Ten New Feature-Packed Megapixel Network Cameras
MELVILLE, N.Y., September 18, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has expanded its line of ... Read more
Seven Steps to Successful Technology Adoption Across Campus
Mott Community College administrators wanted to incorporate more technology in the courses they offered. They needed a simple, intuitive way to equip faculty with the tools to do…
Bill to bridge university STEM research to practical applications
Congress is trying to put money where its mouth is thanks to recent legislation that aims to provide millions of dollars to establish institutes for STEM innovation that…
Supercomputer to revolutionize university research, boost funding
One of the most powerful computers in the world is on its way to being connected to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). UNLV confirmed today that…