Report: Faculty weigh in on digital courseware
A recently released report from Tyton Partners has provided the ed-tech community with some of the first and only research into postsecondary faculty perspectives on the state of…
Month: March 2015
New app template targets interactive lesson creation
Instructors could create interactive, self-guided lessons for their students using a software startup's cross-platform app template based on Purdue University intellectual property. Kevin Hannon, founder of Active Lesson…
Digitizing education for the good ol’ days
All of my classes are paperless. It’s not because I’m a tech-wiz. In fact, I’m “all thumbs” when it comes ... Read more
The college transformation you should know about
Going away to college and learning in the academic behive of a university campus is a wonderful way for teens to transition into adulthood. However, extreme cost denies…
College presidents predict new institutional models
A new think-tank-esque collection of leading college and university presidents came together to discuss the trends and disruptions shaping higher education, thanks to new technologies and the evolving…
How to integrate STEM into writing courses
Our students are already there! I’ve been teaching writing as a part-time adjunct at a community college for about eight ... Read more
Is this global innovation the start of a new funding era?
It may not be the answer to every student’s plea for scholarship help, but one company’s global call-to-action may signal the start of a whole new way of…
New technologies gain traction at notable university libraries
Libraries throughout the U.S. are implementing new technologies to adapt to the changing habits of the digital age by adding additional services such as wireless internet, e-readers, and…
University partners with Uber for entrepreneurship
The University of Maryland and Uber, a technology company connecting riders to drivers through its mobile app, today announced a unique partnership to foster, support and advance student-driven…
