One novel approach to creating new ed-tech leaders

By Michael Sharnoff. It should come as no surprise why college and university leaders are exploring novel approaches to advance education technology and business innovation. A 2013 report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) surveyed math, reading, and problem solving skills across 24 countries. Of the more than 5,000 Americans sampled between 16 and 65, the United States ranked 21st out of 23 in numeracy (solving problems in a mathematical context), and 14th out of 19 in technology skills (problem-solving using a computer). More...