Adaptive learning helps personalize instruction for students
Many experts believe adaptive learning will elevate education in the future, and the technology already has found its way into several higher-ed software programs.
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- Adaptive learning helps personalize instruction for students - March 29, 2013
- New software aims to improve course evaluation process - March 27, 2013
- Disability Resource Center empowers students to unlock their full potential - March 25, 2013
New software aims to improve course evaluation process
Course evaluations are one of many standard practices in higher education today. Administrators often find it time-consuming to manage multiple student responses—but new software aims to alleviate this…
Disability Resource Center empowers students to unlock their full potential
From a very young age, Susan Gjolmesli knew that she wanted to be a teacher. Owing to a genetic condition, she suffered from visual impairment, and because protective…
How four tech-savvy colleges advance student learning with technology
As educational technology becomes more prevalent in higher education, administrators are hoping to improve student outcomes, boost their school's visibility and prestige, and aid in student recruitment and…
How college websites influence students’ web experience
How are today’s students researching higher-education institutions? The two dominant audiences for college websites are prospective and current students—and a recent Ektron infograph offers insight into the different…
LMS secures results for online institutions
Universities with online programs want a learning management system that is not only easily deployable, but also includes features that can improve student retention—a problem that is particularly…
UCI OpenChem aims to promote STEM education
The University of California, Irvine has launched a free online chemistry curriculum that offers videos to students and self-learners. To create UCI OpenChem, UC Irvine partnered with OpenCourseWare,…
Students’ reliance on Wi-Fi multiplies
Ninety percent of college students consider Wi-Fi access to be essential to their educational success, and Wi-Fi availability is a major determining factor for where students choose to…
World Education University aims to create an ‘army of humanitarians’
Long before Scott Hines dreamed up the World Education University, he was a young foster kid growing up in Western Colorado who believed that college was out of…
New study explores ResNet trends, challenges
Residential networks (ResNets) are essential to today’s college students, and universities are working tirelessly to secure and maintain them. A new report highlights important ResNet trends and challenges…
