Data science is something that is not just a temporary blip, but something that is going to be needed a lot and for a long time. More...
Apple CEO Tim Cook: You don’t need a degree to code mobile apps
To lead Apple you could need a degree. But to sell apps on the App Store you certainly don’t, says Tim Cook. Computer-science graduates in the US can expect to pay over $100,000 to get an education and a piece of paper that says they’ve completed a bachelor’s degree. More...
Report: Girls Outpace Boys in Technology Literacy
A new report from the National Center for Educational Statistics digs into the trends in technology and engineering literacy for eighth graders over a four-year period. More...
Four ways AI is being used for social good
The amount of available data and technology that AI can process intelligently has snowballed as the internet has increasingly integrated with our lives through tablets, phones and wearables. More...
AI Needs an Ethical Compass. This Tool Can Help
Today, data systems and algorithms can be deployed at unprecedented scale and speed—and unintended consequences will affect people with that same scale and speed. More...
Lifelong learning for professional and personal skills
This is not something that you do when you have the time. It must be done regardless of whatever else you are doing here and now. At startup or even while running a well-established business, new learning must take place while on the job. More...
Education: Lessons on classroom connectivity
Most schools now have high-speed Wi-Fi, a bank of laptops and iPads and an interactive board in every classroom. Homework can be channelled through online platforms and children are regularly encouraged to present their work digitally. More...
Top Schools Are Offering More Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Courses
More and more students are interested in studying blockchain technology, and universities are meeting the demand. It’s not just computer science majors, either: a study by Coinbase shows that students across various disciplines are interested in the technology. More...
Private Colleges Team Up with Harvard Business School Online to Create Unique Hybrid Learning Program
When we built this course, one of my hopes was that it could be utilized to educate young people about the important role that business has in tackling some of the challenging issues of our time. More...
Ohio lawmakers consider ending recognition of online university
Just a year after the online Western Governors University launched its Ohio affiliate , state lawmakers are considering eliminating recognition that lets its students benefit from certain state-funded aid, including need-based grants. More...