Finding success in the maker space
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here,…
Month: April 2016
Could this credentialing system set a new standard?
Six universities are banding together to offer a new form credentialing system that advocates say could set a new standard in career-focused, skills-based training. Called the University Learning…
7 online learning trends for 2016
A look at new tools and opportunities to take online learning in mainstream higher ed to the next level.
National Society of Black Engineers receives $2M grant
The Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) have launched a three-year, $2 million program designed to expand the nation’s engineering workforce through a…
Pepperdine, Noodle Partners to launch online degree-completion program
Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management and Noodle Partners announced the launch of a new online Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree, with an inaugural…
How a new university collaborative is destroying poor retention rates
An 11-member alliance is improving retention rates among students by openly sharing solutions and working together on new ways to support at-risk students.
Kira University launches to support admissions teams
Kira Talent, creator of Kira Academic, a video admissions platform for higher education, has launched a new online education portal. Kira University is designed for college and university…
A 3-part guide to successful maker spaces
A recent panel hosted by The New Media Consortium detailed a framework for designing maker spaces and maker programs, allocating resources, and supporting making as a quality learning…