When looking to reskill or upskill workers, most companies turn first to formal training options via online courses or outsourced experts. But don’t overlook the valuable resources right under your roof. More...
Revolutionizing online education: A conversation with President Michael Crow of Arizona State University
At ASU, we are advancing our own approach to Universal Learning, which integrates online learning, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, game-based learning, entrepreneurship, public and private sector partners, and global alliances to design accessible education pathways for students of all learning levels at any point in their lives. More...
Upwork releases latest Skills Index, ranking the 20 fastest-growing skills for freelancers
75% of the top 20 fastest-growing skills were new to the index in Q1 2019. The 20 fastest-growing freelance skills in Q1 2019 experienced more than 170 percent year-over-year growth, while demand for the top 10 skills grew more than 370 percent year-over-year. More...
A look inside online learning settings in high schools
Research evidence stresses the importance of continued live interactions between teachers and students as online instruction is adopted, as well as more collaborative (rather than independent) interactions with online instructional programs. More...
Many workers say they will pursue continuing education on their own
Nearly two-thirds of employees will independently find training opportunities to advance or maintain their skills this year, according to a new report by staffing firm Randstad. More...
And then there’s Penn State World Campus.
World Campus isn’t known for splashy ad campaigns like the $100-million-a-year one planned to promote the soon-to-be-renamed University of Maryland-Global. More...
5 of the coolest edtech tools since sliced bread
Today, it seems like edtech tools are a dime a dozen–but these 5 really shine. It seems like new edtech tools are developed each day, and while many of them serve practical purposes without too much fanfare, there are some edtech tools that sound super exciting. More...
5 steps to smarter corporate partnerships
When it comes to higher education and corporate partnerships, it’s not a “nice to have;” it is mission-critical for colleges and universities to survive. More...
Why IT and the Library Should Work Together
Higher education IT departments and libraries have long had overlapping responsibilities, yet for the most part they have remained separate entities. Could it be time for a new kind of alliance. More...
9 Amazing Uses for VR and AR in College Classrooms
Immersive technologies can help students understand theoretical concepts more easily, prepare them for careers through simulated experiences and keep them engaged in learning. More...