Help students succeed with these time management tools
One of the most valuable things educators can do for their students is to model how technology can alleviate stress and improve their time management skills by embedding…
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The latest innovations in university-businesses partnerships
Partnerships between universities and corporations are nothing new: IBM has been teaming up with universities since the the early days of computer science education in the 1940’s.
Where the False Claims Act meets for-profit colleges: 4 hot areas for compliance
Administrators and employees of for-profit colleges need to be aware of a federal statute that may not immediately associate with these institutions: the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Pressure…
Hot technology trends in higher education
Enterprise-level technology continues to evolve at a furious pace, and with the growing operational and technological complexity of our higher education institutions, school administrators and executives charged with…
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…
How to drive engagement with mobile devices
The move toward mobile education is not just a response to students' desire for mobile convenience. It has real academic benefits as well.
How a text message could revolutionize student aid
Every year, more than a million students don't complete the FAFSA — the main federal student-loan application. One big reason? The form is so complicated that it discourages…
4 vital tips for using MOOCs for majors
It's not easy to select a college major, especially when the choices include subjects outside the core K-12 curriculum. Enter MOOCs, which can provide a cost- and risk-free…
3 ways technology can enhance ed experiences
There has been a lot of focus recently on online learning and how it will impact the future of education. As technology takes a more prominent role in…