Featured Predictors of online success revealed By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, @eSN_Meris December 30th, 2014 A majority of research on the predictors of student success in online learning focus on traditional four-year institutions; a fact the community college community finds troubling, since most community college…
News What can we learn from the MOOC experiment? December 23rd, 2014 “Beyond the MOOC: The return.” That wouldn’t be the worst movie title ever, right?
News 6 apps that block social media distractions December 18th, 2014 A collection of apps, lauded by educators and students alike, are helping to solve one…
News New revelations about campus IT trends December 16th, 2014 Almost one in every five dollars spent on campus IT investments are made outside of…
News We are talking–but are we hearing? December 13th, 2019 In a TED Talk a number of years ago, Sir Ken Robinson said he had toured many American classrooms and he’d seen a lot of…
News More collaboration could help close the skills gap December 12th, 2019 A new study reveals that despite progress, the majority of new hires lack the skills necessary to perform at a high level in the workplace.…
News Learn how to future-proof your campus December 11th, 2019 In any ecosystem, if one waits long enough, eventually a cataclysmic disruption occurs. Examples range from ice ages to digital cameras and mobile phones. When…
News Part-time faculty may have a negative impact on student success December 10th, 2019 Students in courses taught by part-time faculty have better outcomes in their current class, but are less likely to enroll in the next class in…
News When–if ever–is web filtering OK in higher ed? December 9th, 2019 Halls of learning are places for learning and exploration. They are also a treasure trove of sensitive and valuable information, making them prime targets for…
News Use these strategies to fight student distraction December 6th, 2019 Battling student distraction is a real--if not new--thing. While it's always been challenging to ensure students are engaged in learning, the increased use of laptops…
News 5 tips to help students feel connected on campus December 5th, 2019 Students who report a strong sense of belonging at their college or university typically do better in school, and a new survey points to five…
News Workers are preparing for automation–here’s how December 4th, 2019 Automation will have a transformational impact on the workforce--and today’s workers are seeking skills and credentials to keep pace with those changes, according to a…
News 5 tools to create an engaging online course December 3rd, 2019 So many faculty have approached me lately and said that they have been asked to teach an online or hybrid class. I love teaching—online, hybrid,…
News XR technologies are proving effective in higher ed December 2nd, 2019 Extended reality (XR) technologies are particularly effective for supporting skills-based and competency-based teaching and learning, according to a new report from EDUCAUSE. The findings are…