Universities are, however, facing the challenge of how to align their core missions with the rapid emergence of technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, big data and algorithms, facial recognition, biosensors, augmented reality, gamification, blockchain, cloud computing and other yet-to-be-created technological innovations. More...
6 Ways to Adapt Your Mobile Learning Strategy to the Needs of Modern Learners
Smartphones have been part of our lives for over a decade now. These little computers in our hands have put the world at our fingertips; from the ability to access Google Maps to tracing a health tech company that specializes in finding cures for rare diseases. More...
Should Computer Science Be Required?
Every college student needs a computer science course, and most need two or more. More and more educators are beginning to recognize this truth, but we are a long way from meeting the need. More...
Online learning sees advances for students’ needs
Online learning has become a powerhouse for today’s students. Each year improvements in technology and methods enhance the virtual classroom. More...
IBM Looks Beyond the College Degree
Citing a serious skills gap, the multinational International Business Machines Corporation is looking for different recruiting channels for its workforce of 360,000 employees. More...
A Certificate, Then a Degree: Certificate-first programs can help tackle America’s college-completion crisis
Helping students earn certificates upfront offers a promising path to address the dropout rate. More...
UMN College of Biological Sciences looking to add in-demand online biology classes
The Center for Online Biology Education would include a website featuring CBS online classes, resources for faculty and a new research program about biology online teaching. More...
Digital Transformation Signals: Is Your Institution on the Journey?
Digital transformation is a journey, not a destination. The digital transformation signals listed in this article indicate progress along the way and provide guideposts for the journey. More...
Editorial: UNI looks forward with partnerships
The sands of higher education are shifting, prompting more schools to enter into partnerships and utilize distance learning to attract elusive “place-bound” students. More...
Improving Online Teaching Through Training and Support
At Hawaii’s Kapi’olani Community College on the island of Oahu, a growing demand for online courses sparked a need for more faculty training, to help instructors create or convert their courses for online delivery. More...