Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Online students might complete lab requirements virtually or at home using a kit. “Science is a really, really old discipline, and it’s basically been taught in the same way since its inception,” says Danny Welsch, the American Public University System’s associate dean for the school of science, technology, engineering and math. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. An important part of Microsoft’s commitment to education transformation is empowering school leaders to do more, whether that’s enhancing classroom learning and outcomes for today, or getting schools ready for tomorrow’s challenges. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Here is a sobering prediction: over the next 25 years, 47% of jobs will likely be eliminated by technology and globalization, according to WorkingNation. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. At the university level, course design has traditionally been easy for faculty to manage on their own—until, that is, digital technologies began to play a role and online courses started to take off. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. When third-year students in strategy classes at BI Norwegian Business School have a question about their assignments next semester, odds are a robot will provide their answer. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Starting in March, learners can begin the RIT Cybersecurity MicroMasters program with edX. Upon completing the five-part program and earning a MicroMasters credential, learners can apply to RIT and may be awarded nine credit hours toward their degree requirements—making up nearly one third of a master’s program. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Quality instructional videos require a balance of content, design, teaching style and more. Here are six factors to consider. Today, the tools of the online instructional design trade are far easier to work with, and support in using them infinitely more available. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Next year’s wireless headphones, fitness trackers, glucose monitors and in-car audio traffic navigators are expected to offer a longer range, faster performance and a larger broadcast message capacity with this week’s adoption of Bluetooth 5. More...