4 hiring trends that harm students, faculty
Students must intentionally develop durable skills to thrive in an AI-dominated world
Durable skills are critical for success in college and beyond--and laying a strong foundation for these skills in K-12 learning is essential
iCE + iPad= curricular superstar
For several years now, higher ed visionaries have touted the potential of learner-centered instruction, flipped classrooms, mobile-optimized course materials, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Now, rather than just talking about…
Private liberal arts colleges: Doing nothing is a backward step
As college students head back to school and others begin the search, some parents in the process of reaching for the checkbook or crunching numbers might be moved…
Obama’s new College Scorecard: 68 schools with low costs and high incomes
During his weekly address, President Obama on Sept. 12 announced a new College Scorecard designed to connect students and parents to accessible data about college costs. College costs…
What are innovation spaces, and do you need one?
Designated spaces for “tinkering” at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions may not only spur lifelong learning habits, but also produce social and technological innovations critical to…
The biggest potential, and biggest challenge, to Big Data in higher ed
The era of big data in higher education has arrived. However, it’s important for campuses to figure out how to properly capture, manage, and use this data wisely…
What learners do during MOOCs–and why it matters
As MOOCs continue to cement themselves as an important part of the higher education landscape, new qualitative research is taking a look at the experiences and practices of…
4 characteristics of a good ed tech investment
Forget MOOCS, say technology investors. What higher education institutions should invest in are personalized learning platforms that provide simple data on outcomes.
Should education tenets adapt to online?
As I prepare for the fall semester, the impact of technology is more present than ever in my approach. This past year, multiple opportunities engaged me in online…
The 5 phases of a campus-wide technology pilot
