Will faculty be interested in this Microsoft tech?
With the announcement of the Surface Pro 3, one can argue that Microsoft has effectively left the tablet market to the Apple iPad and Android devices, and seeks…
Debunking the STEM vs. humanities debate
Did you know that almost all of the academic resources that you access online have been thoughtfully, and skillfully, presented by skilled computer technologists? And did you know…
How to meet the needs of online learners
When Title IV funding for higher education began in 1965, colleges and universities never imagined a day when learners would take classes online or create their own academic…
How to liberate higher education
Declining enrollments. Increasing competition for students. Sunsetting education models. The doom-and-gloom headlines on higher education pervade mainstream media. However, an undercurrent of optimism exists as many institutions of…
The top 13 things college admissions officers want to see
All it takes is gumption, advanced planning, and guidance. Students frequently want to know what colleges are looking for. The reality is, there is no one perfect combination.…
Tech trends poised to rock higher education
Trends like “devices,” “MOOCs,” and “Twitter,” are making the rounds in higher education, but what do these trends means for admin and students, and how are they affecting…
New platform challenges conventional MOOCs
One of the most prominent topics educators debate in ed-tech is the effectiveness of massive open online courses, better known as MOOCs. While many say students benefit from…
10 Apple and Android Apps for campus security
These 10 campus safety apps cover a broad range that could be tailored for most institutions Integrating campus security and ... Read more
Colleges: Meet your new skills gap
Big data has arrived. In almost every industry, businesses are generating and capturing exponentially more information than they were just a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, the higher…
How digital publishing is changing higher education
Walk around any college campus today and, more than likely, you’ll see students heads down in their studies.