Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. This paper argues that the federal government should spur reform by promoting alternatives to traditional college diplomas that allow individuals to more effectively demonstrate educational mastery to prospective employers. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. In a Meetup hosted by EdSurge on Aug. 17, more than 100 people gathered to hear speakers present how their organizations are embracing the future of digital learning. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Minecraft just received another education boost. An ed tech startup that encourages students to build their own mods for the popular online virtual world game has received a second grant from the National Science Foundation that will enable it to continue development of its coding environment for novice programmers. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. While the traditional orientation process at the University of Colorado Boulder was meant to bond new students to the institution from their first moments on campus, its structure often had just the opposite effect. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Microsoft partners not only are interested in participating in the newly minted Microsoft Professional Degree program (MPD) announced in July and currently in pilot, they’re also excited about the business opportunity around online content. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. With Android clearly the dominant app market there’s obvious interest in learning about it, both on the part of beginners and those who already program in one of more languages. Joining a MOOC seems a good route to follow and there are many to choose from. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Online coaches and mentors are becoming increasingly common in online programs. At ASU Online, for example, coaches are full-time professionals who help online undergrad and grad students thrive inside and outside of the classroom and provide customization based on individual needs, interests and strengths. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Higher education commands nearly $70 billion in funded research, but many institutions do not take advantage of technological advancement which could generate billions by cutting delays in experiments and savings on personnel. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Researchers at MIT claim to have created a network-boosting technology that could triple the speed of Wi-Fi and double its range. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. If knowledge is power, as Francis Bacon suggested, its supporting partner would undoubtedly be information. The kind of information that, in today’s world, can connect complex reams of disparate and often isolated data, and can help support better decision making and better outcomes. More...