5 higher-ed issues that should dominate presidential debates
The data retention challenge for online exam platforms
How clearer data retention policies can strengthen security surrounding online exams
New type of remediation is making waves in higher ed
Traditional prerequisite remediation is failing according to a new report from Complete College America, but a new form of corequisite remediation can provide triple the success rates in…
6 influential technologies on the higher ed horizon
Annual Horizon Report details short-and long-term technologies, trends that will impact higher education in the next 5 years.
Is it worth training faculty in student engagement?
How can institutions know whether or not professional development (PD) programs for faculty are effective? And does student engagement increase when faculty complete PD courses aimed at promoting…
Putting the law in order on campus
Lawyers don't always cut the most sympathetic figures, but spare a thought for campus law teams that increasingly find themselves caught in a full-court press.
10 must-haves to appease online students
Higher ed online learning students expect a lot from online programs; but with every student’s unique expectations and desires from an online program, how can institutions not only…
Faculty: A 5-part framework for open courses
Open courseware experts have published and revised the 5R Open Course Design Framework, a set of guidelines and best practices for developing courses using open educational resources (OER).
4 paths to gain buy-in for analytics projects
Have you ever had a great idea for an analytics project only to see it end up in approval purgatory? Or maybe you've had some initial successes with…
Seeking competitive advantage? Look to “clusters”
An increasingly discussed topic in academics is the concept of “cluster” networks. According to experts, these clusters – the co-location and interconnection of related industries and schools –…
Harvard to raise the bar for online learning tech
