By Laura Devaney. Many say the presidential candidates’ debates and discussions lack a focus on higher education—here are the issues the candidates should research and discuss. More...

By Laura Devaney. A major new community college initiative will work to develop degree programs using open educational resources (OER) in an effort to ease textbook-related financial obstacles students often face in higher education. More...

By Laura Devaney. U.S. institutions should make every effort to expand computer science education to keep up with workforce demands, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). More...

By Laura Devaney. Smartphones, social media, and the Internet of Things are all rapidly growing in higher education–and they all pose security risks, according to a massive new report. More...

By Laura Devaney. First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach
The first-ever Israel EdTech Summit has just wrapped, bringing together a decidedly global group of educators, startup founders, and other critical stakeholders to discuss innovations in the future of ed-tech. The event, held June 8-9, took place at the Tel Aviv Cultural Center. More...

By Laura Devaney. A university team is analyzing how data from voice and facial recognition technology could help instructors incorporate active learning. More...

By Laura Devaney. A study from the University of Texas at Austin reveals participating in a STEM program were more likely to graduate and earn STEM degrees. More...

By Laura Devaney. Trend: Online learning going personal
Personalized support and advising achieved through new advances in technology and data analytics are all recommended for helping today’s online students. More...

By Laura Devaney. Could Microsoft’s LinkedIn revolutionize competency-based learning?
Higher education consultants say the Microsoft and LinkedIn pairing may change the competency game. More...