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OLC kicks off prize for digital learning
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC), a professional organization devoted to advancing the quality of online learning worldwide, is launching the OLC Digital Learning Innovation Prize, an annual prize…
Stratasys announces 2016 3D printing challenge
Stratasys Ltd., a provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, is now accepting entries for the 12th annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge. Open to students worldwide,…
4 characteristics of a good ed tech investment
Forget MOOCS, say technology investors. What higher education institutions should invest in are personalized learning platforms that provide simple data on outcomes.
Investors back mobile learning platform for $1.8M
ApprenNet has announced the closing of $1.8 million in its first round of financing. The initial funding was led by Nick Hammerschlag’s Martellus Holdings, with participation from of…
Sen. Alexander promotes college aid accessibility in Tennessee
Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) hosted a roundtable at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tenn., with area college presidents, students, student affairs and financial aid…
Higher education funding needs an innovation makeover–here’s how
From new student learning pathways to questioning the merit of the credit hour, and from the move to enterprise cloud solutions to online learning models, colleges and universities…
Calculating indirect college costs could make all the difference
The American Council on Education has released a new paper urging more research on the implications for college students of indirect costs such as room and board, books…
Millions to advance personalized learning in higher education
Acrobatiq, a provider in the rapidly growing adaptive learning market, announced the successful completion of a $9.75 million Series A round of funding. The funding will support the…