5 ways to streamline campus technology
Somewhere along the line, it seems that higher-education technology leaders hit a development gap where the KISS principle was routinely ignored. The “Keep It Simple Stupid” adage states…
How to navigate the real driver behind the STEM gap
My own “eureka” moment about the challenges I face as both a woman and a minority in the STEM fields did not come until I began to read…
Online tool to replace print AND online resources
A digital learning tool is taking on the market as a one-stop online resource with the goal of better engaging today’s multimedia-consuming students in meaningful class discussions. The…
New app lets educators annotate presentations in real time
Casio America Inc. has introduced a new, free mobile application called C-Assist that allows educators to display and annotate content for classroom presentations in real time. The app,…
Chalk & Wire releases new version of assessment platform
Chalk & Wire released the latest version of its assessment and ePortfolio platform late-July with added features that include video assessments, mobile platform use, collaborative workspaces, and multi-media…
A cheaper alternative thanks to competency-based education?
Western Governors University (WGU) may hold a unique approach suited for future developments of higher-ed institution competency-based programs: A sustainable, flat tuition rate, and the ability to find…
Harvard creates ‘Big Data’ course for social innovators
Big data has the ability to improve the provision of public services, enable governments to spend taxpayers' monies more efficiently, and advance societies forward. But, what exactly is…
“Independent MOOC” reaches global audience with connected course
Independent collaboration may sound like an oxymoron, but for George Washington University (GW) this method of MOOC hosting has reached a significant global audience and strengthened relationships with…