edX universities say ‘NO’ to mediocre online learning
At a conference hosted by Harvard and MIT, schools using the open-source edX platform agreed on a common data structure for their online courses, with the goal of…
Month: August 2016
Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
New program supports women sciencists in Middle East, North Africa
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) launched the design phase of a new major regional program to empower young ... Read more
University System of Georgia turns to digital portfolios to close skills gap
Portfolium has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the 5th largest university system in the United States, to ... Read more
Keypath Education, Baker College partner to serve nontraditional students
Keypath Education and Baker College, the largest independent, not-for-profit college in Michigan and one of the 10 largest private colleges ... Read more
Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education
Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more
Verified Studios, NC State University win distance learning administration award
In June 2016, “Winning One Program at a Time: A Systemic Approach,” the paper co-written by Verified Studios CEO Adam ... Read more
Upgraded ALEKS solution launches for new year
McGraw-Hill Education, a learning science company, announced the release of an upgraded version of ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (PPL), an adaptive placement solution that has revolutionized how…
5 ways to tell if your college programs will survive the future
Online undergraduate and graduate college programs are growing at 15 percent a year, but will soon be a thing of the past.
Groups partner on open-source tech for digital archival processes
Marist College and the Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) have partnered to develop and implement a sustainable and robust platform capable of supporting the complex archival management of digitized…