How a new university collaborative is destroying poor retention rates
The data retention challenge for online exam platforms
How clearer data retention policies can strengthen security surrounding online exams
A 3-part guide to successful maker spaces
A recent panel hosted by The New Media Consortium detailed a framework for designing maker spaces and maker programs, allocating resources, and supporting making as a quality learning…
Data shady on how recent HS grads really doing in college
In the first report of its kind, data from publicly available sources has been compiled to paint a picture of college and career readiness in every state—with the…
Why traditional institutions must assess or be assessed
It’s a debate that’s spreading across the country: should colleges and universities have standardized assessments to measure student performance metrics? The Obama administration says yes, while most campus…
5 lessons learned about alternative education
Coding bootcamps, competency-based education (CBE) initiatives, badging, and career-and-technical (CTE) certifications have the potential to breathe new life into higher education pathways, especially for non-traditional students. But is…
Campuses beware! 4 types of bandwidth-sucking apps
Students, faculty and staff at higher education institutions today struggle with consistently bad internet access via an unsafe and unreliable Wi-Fi connection—mostly due to bandwidth-sucking apps.
Why technology shouldn’t be king for competency education
When technology is deployed solely for technology’s sake, it can create additional hurdles for students. For instance, while a new interactive video may be an exciting tool conceptually,…
Report: Universities must do better with digital resources
There is a major disconnect between student and faculty digital literacy perceptions, and faculty must provide better access to, and knowledge about, digital resources to improve learning outcomes.…
5 strategies to keep STEM students in STEM
