Month: July 2016
Could tech prevent rampant international admissions cheating?
A program used by Chinese students, owned by test giant ACT, and recognized by admissions offices at many U.S. institutions, has been found by Reuters to encourage cheating…
The growth of online learning and digital materials
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,…
Elsevier launches mobile-first personalized education platform
Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has launched Sherpath, a nursing and allied health, adaptive and mobile-first education platform focused on improving…
5 ways higher ed’s social media use has changed from 2015 to 2016
If 2015 was the year colleges and universities began using social media like any other media-savvy millennial, 2016 is the year of refinement and targeted purpose. From a…
EverFi expands compliance education resources
EverFi, an education technology company focused on critical skills and prevention education for K-12, higher education and adult learners, has acquired compliance education provider LawRoom. With the addition…
Illinois community colleges are reforming developmental education
Illinois community colleges across the state have implemented a variety of reforms to developmental education. Promising strategies including co-requisite developmental education, summer bridge programs, and fourth year high…
Is this state tool the future of college choice for students?
Janeth Mancha, a high school senior at MESA High School in Colorado, said she originally wanted to major in theater. But thanks to her state’s new online college…
Department of Education proposes new rules for schools providing online courses
The Department of Education proposed new rules today for schools providing distance education, such as online courses, in order to get the state authorization needed to qualify for…
Startup connects universities and employers to boost graduate employment
Fidelis Education, an online learning platform used by over 100,000 students at 50 colleges and universities, today launched a new feature that allows colleges and universities to “friend”…