6 eLearning trends for the future
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A deep threat to the future of higher education
Tor those committed to the transformative power of education, the bill is nothing short of a betrayal
Understanding the eTextbook war—and how to prepare
Numerous reports by various vendors continue to confuse the public: Students hate eBooks; students love eBooks! Some campuses have spearheaded the eTextbook initiative, while some say the technology…
College first in the nation for these admissions
In what could be considered not only a truly unique marketing move for a brand-conscious college, but also a giant step forward in creating admissions equity for a…
How a 15-year-old ‘hacked’ his way into UC Berkeley
Jacobs and her son say they did not cheat the system; they "hacked" it. They used legitimate but little-known ways to accelerate Ryan's schooling so that by 14,…
Op-ed: 10 books to read in college to celebrate literacy
September is National Literacy Month, and just like many other areas of education, the term ‘literacy’ is in flux, incorporating new definitions that both traditional curriculum as well…
This 3D ‘sci-fi technology’ is revolutionizing universities
In just the span of one year, a relatively new technology is beginning to transform every department within colleges and universities, thanks to its versatility, general affordability, and…
What does ed-tech look like in the college classroom?
Traditional colleges and universities are currently racing to update technology infrastructure to accommodate mobile and online technologies deemed critical for today's students. But what is the rate of…
Here’s how to reach every student brain
By now, most educators know that classroom practices such as differentiating instruction, critical thinking, and making the environment less stressful for students are critical to a 21st-century education.…
Why is competency-based education so hard to study?
A few research pitfalls seem to be creeping into the still nascent world of K-12 competency-based education: first, the challenge of moving from discussing high-level theory to describing…
Top universities’ new platform helps with retention, post-grad careers
