Why colleges and universities are easy targets for hackers–and what to do about it

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The complexity of College campus computer networks combined with the number of users and the need for unrestrained access, opens the door for hackers to try their skills.…

Can a new social tool revamp stagnant flipped learning?

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Flipping your class by having students watch lecture videos for their homework can lead to richer discussions about the content, but only if students come to class prepared.…

3 innovative ways to help unify higher education around the world as demand grows

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Last week, I wrote about the need for stackable global credentials in order to meet the quickly growing international demand for higher education. Globally, the lack of interoperable…

Can colleges turn to a healthcare model to boost retention rates?

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Troubled by student retention rates that remained unchanged over the past 20 years, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) recently turned to a patient-care model from the healthcare industry…