Disruption in higher ed is growing, but not instantaneous
In 2009, Joe Marani, a resident of Marshfield, Mass., lost his job during the height of the recession. Having only partially completed college, he was left with few…
Why ‘teacherpreneurs’ should not feel guilty
Two of the reasons educators often give for why they became teachers are “helping students” and “learning new things” (Vaux. R. 1999-2013). In fact, research has shown that…
Unbundling and re-bundling in higher education
With the explosion of online learning, a disruptive innovation, there has been significant attention paid to the likely unbundling of higher education (see Michael Staton’s AEI piece and…
How to drive engagement with mobile devices
The move toward mobile education is not just a response to students' desire for mobile convenience. It has real academic benefits as well.
How a text message could revolutionize student aid
Every year, more than a million students don't complete the FAFSA — the main federal student-loan application. One big reason? The form is so complicated that it discourages…
7 tips for a great campus website
Campus websites are crucial for providing resources, recruiting prospective students and updating the community on news and current events. But what if users are unable to navigate through…
New library program spurs eBook adoption
Last month, Amazon released the service Kindle Unlimited, which allows users to read from a selection of 600,000 books and thousands of audiobooks for $9.99/month on any device.…
3 ways technology can enhance ed experiences
There has been a lot of focus recently on online learning and how it will impact the future of education. As technology takes a more prominent role in…
5 PD tips for the new semester
Faculty often want to learn more about technology integration, but have difficulty finding the time, or knowing where to start. Many understand the basics of technology in higher…
Op-ed: It’s time to drop the digital
It’s time to drop Digital from everything. Digital Humanities. Digital Marketing. Digital Branding. Digital Agencies. Just stop. Now.