A blueprint for creating a successful MOOC
Brick-to-click education is not a matter of if, but rather, now. In a constantly growing global community, education modalities are evolving to meet the demands of a knowledge-thirsty…
Month: May 2018
Going beyond the hype: How AI can be used to make a difference
Reference to artificial intelligence (AI) has become strategic in higher-ed discourse, joining the terms “big data” and “predictive modeling.” When I was introduced to AI in 2013 by…
6 big-impact technologies on the higher-ed horizon
Analytics technologies, makerspaces, and redesigning learning spaces are just a few of the numerous technology developments and trends outlined in a preview of the forthcoming annual Horizon Report. …
Students get smart about college ROI
Financial concerns are consistently identified as a top roadblock to higher education, and for good reason--securing scholarships and financial aid, along with carrying burdensome student loans, can overwhelm…
How to maintain the balance between security and privacy
We’re in a unique moment in history, where the negative consequences of organizations tracking our digital traffic are painfully clear. It’s certainly understandable that “security measures” can seem…
Suite of 8 digital badges highlights 21st-century skills
A new set of digital badges aims to help educators and industry leaders better evaluate students’ 21st-century skills. The 21st ... Read more
Unbundling the 4-year degree: How to design education for the future
Employers are in desperate need of skilled workers to address current employee shortages and prepare for projected disruption in the workplace. For example, artificial intelligence will create 2.3…
9 trends shared by innovative community colleges
Supporting mobile devices is a top priority among a majority of community colleges surveyed in the Center for Digital Education's annual Digital Community Colleges Survey, which offers an inside…
A quick look at cloud terminology
The cloud may be easier and more affordable than advertised, but it isn’t free. Still, computing horsepower is finally a virtual (or, perhaps more appropriately, a virtualization) bargain.…
Why basing college accreditation on outcomes, not inputs, makes sense
To understand their children’s progress in school, reasonable parents would likely look at their report cards, ask them how things are going, or talk to their teachers. But,…