Is the joy of learning gone from online education?
In a recent discussion about a job offering, I was asked a series of questions about how I conduct myself in a classroom. One question focused on how…
Year: 2017
4 ways HED needs to strengthen teacher prep programs
Improving the strength of content preparation in all subject areas teacher candidates will be licensed to teach could lead to stronger teacher preparation programs, especially when it comes…
Why faculty are the key to CBE’s success
Competency-based education (CBE), continues to experience a resurgence in interest, as well as popularity. Attention to accountability in higher education, ... Read more
Nearly 75 percent of IoT projects are failing
Though forecasts indicate Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints will grow from 14.9 billion at the end of 2016 to more than 82 billion in 2025, a new study…
There are much better ways to measure student engagement—here’s how
The software that visualizes data trends and helps organizations make informed, key decisions has significantly evolved in recent years. Higher education institutions are finding innovative ways to leverage…
Many Millennials can’t identify fake news
The ability to identify fake news and false information is more important than ever--but critical thinking and information evaluation might pose a problem for Millennials, according to a…
9 online learning predictions for the upcoming term
When talking about online learning, every passing year brings new advancements in technology and pedagogy—often with successful student learning results. As online learning as a whole is expected…
10 apps to use for the 2017-2018 term
From apps that manage finances and credit scores to those that find scholarships for all education levels, and from apps that better organize collaborative projects to those that…
5 pillars for campus-wide student success
Higher education enrollment rates are experiencing challenges as students, many of whom are nontraditional students, struggle to meet personal, financial and professional demands. But following a few key…
Surprising? Female faculty face a strong glass ceiling in HED
Female faculty members hoping to advance to the highest ranks of academia face significant barriers due to male-dominated environments at colleges and universities, according to a new study…