Would you trust an Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tell you how to become more effective and successful at your job. More...
Algorithms are grading student essays across the country. Can this really teach kids how to write better?
The reason it’s so hard to figure out who’s affected by AI grading is because there’s not just one program that’s being used. More...
Some colleges seek radical solutions to survive
More than 400 colleges and universities still had seats available for freshmen and transfer students after the traditional May 1 deadline to enroll for this fall, the National Association for College Admission Counseling reports. More are likely to go under; Moody’s projects that the pace of college closings will soon reach 15 per year. Yet some campus leaders, asked what steps they’re taking to avoid this fate, responded like the president of one small private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. More...
Can States Meet the Demand for Computer Science Classes?
A new report, “2019 State of Computer Science Education: Equity and Diversity,” from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), shows a marked uptick over the past year of states that are getting behind CS in their schools. More...
Russia Is About to Disconnect From the Internet: What That Means
On Nov. 1, Russia is poised to disconnect from the internet—in theory. That is when a long-planned internet bill will go into effect and lay the foundation for a national network whereby internet service providers are controlled by Roskomnadzor, Russia’s telecom agency. More...
Ed Dept issues final rules on accreditation and state authorization
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday published its final rules for accreditation and state authorization for distance education, which it says will foster innovation and reduce the regulatory burden on colleges and accreditors. More...
Using “Deep Learning” To Foster “Deeper Learning”
When we teach students, the hope is that they will use their knowledge for the rest of their lives. However, this isn’t always the case. In more recent years, there’s been a higher focus on what’s called “deep learning.” More...
AI, ethics and classrooms of the future
News that Pearson, the world’s largest textbook publisher, is phasing out print publications for higher education to adopt a resolutely digital-first policy may signal an eventual full stop for traditional book learning. More...
How Edtech Will Improve the Way Businesses Train Employees
Edtech, like many other industry-specific offshoots of technology, has been disrupting the complex and diverse world of education, changing the way learners and their instructors interact in the process. More...
How a Massive Online University Markets Itself
Southern New Hampshire has used a mix of speed and efficiency to build its online enrollment from 3,000 students in 2003 to around 132,000 students today. More...