Hot technology trends in higher education
The human edge in the AI era
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Why you should care about gamification in higher education
Gaming in education has, for the most part, been a K-12 trend, with the popularity of this form of learning relegated to supplemental learning for elementary school students.…
Disruption in higher ed is growing, but not instantaneous
In 2009, Joe Marani, a resident of Marshfield, Mass., lost his job during the height of the recession. Having only partially completed college, he was left with few…
Why ‘teacherpreneurs’ should not feel guilty
Two of the reasons educators often give for why they became teachers are “helping students” and “learning new things” (Vaux. R. 1999-2013). In fact, research has shown that…
5 ways a ‘corporation’ status is transforming colleges
Colleges and universities often say they help students develop the skills needed for an enriched life and provide services that benefit the community; but a recent trend in…
Interesting: This is the ‘top concern’ for students on campus
A bogged down campus network could be an insurmountable competitive disadvantage for colleges and universities as they compete for prospective students. Six in 10 college students identified a…
Which online courses are women taking?
While the average online college student is a woman in her early 30s, the massive open online course (MOOC) landscape has been dominated by men since the courses…
5 important YouTube videos for IT
IT play an integral role in the university experience. However, in our rapidly changing and interconnected world, what resources and strategies do IT personnel need to stay ahead?…
Is this the “dark horse” of online education?
“Disruptive innovation” is a catchphrase making the rounds in higher education circles, and is often applied liberally to many recent trends, such as MOOCs and blended learning. But…
Google Drive’s new changes could improve classroom collaboration
