What Employers Think of Badges, Nanodegrees from Online Programs
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. A degree or certificate may tell an employer about your education, but it won’t necessarily highlight your specific skills. Online education, however, has facilitated the rise of “microcredentials,” namely digital badges, and nanodegrees, that aim to do just that. More...
Venture Capital In EdTech Is Booming
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Education technology, or edtech, had an impressive fourth quarter in terms of venture capital investments, according to new KPMG/CB Insights data. More...
Fresh Perspectives on Alternative Credentials
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Sticker price may be soaring but net price, what students actually pay, is more modest and stable. The wage premium that comes with a degree has never been higher, calming fears about student debt. More...
Engaging on Purpose in Higher Education
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. In the world of higher education, the needs are great, possibilities powerful, and partners diverse. More...
Samsung Opening VR Production Studio in New York
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Step one: Make virtual reality headset. Step two: Make virtual reality experiences people can enjoy using said headset. Step three: Sit back and profit. More...
Wiki Education says 2016 is the Wikipedia Year of Science
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. We recently published a bit of a rant about many Wikipedia science entries leaving a lot to be desired. In response, we were informed that an effort to improve that situation was already brewing. More...
Apple hires top virtual and augmented reality expert, FT reports
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. While nearly every big tech company has some sort of plan in place to deal with the upcoming onslaught of virtual reality and augmented reality technology, there’s been one rather large holdout: Apple. More...
Creating a Collaboration Hub
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. It took some time as well as a lot of planning and discussion, but Ribble and his colleagues got what they wanted when the new Center for Sciences and Innovation opened in early 2015. More...
The Online Classes That Help the Homebound Connect
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Each week, the Virtual Senior Center offers some 30 online classes to homebound clients, from tai chi and exercise to contemporary history discussions and gallery talks with museum curators, as well as music appreciation and singing — even Mandarin. More...
Research: College Students More Distracted Than Ever
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Students are more distracted than ever. They tend to check their digital devices, particularly, their smartphones, an average of 11.43 times during class for non-classroom activities. More...
