About three in four undergraduate college students are what policy experts refer to as “nontraditional” learners. More...
23 octobre 2019
We all have a lot to learn from nontraditional learners
Choosing Employers Over College for More Education
Roughly half of American adults without a college degree (46 percent) said they need additional education to advance in their careers, according to new survey data from the Strada Education Network and Gallup. More...
A.I. 101: What is artificial intelligence and where is it going?
In reality, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is quickly permeating every aspect of our lives. More...
Innovative Teaching Approaches: Virtual Reality
As universities play a crucial role in moulding tomorrow’s talents, the application of technology can help universities stay ahead of the curve by not only supporting educators’ teaching and promoting creative enquiry, but also enhancing learning through exposure to advanced technology, making learning more satisfying and engaging than cases of passive classroom learning. More...
Communicating science online increases interest, engagement and access to funds
Scientists are active on social media, discussing everything from methods to the latest developments in research. They even use social media to raise funds. More...
New study: Towards a do-it-yourself learning style
This was revealed by Pearson’s Global Learner Survey, the findings of which were released last week: DIY mindset is reshaping education: When they have to retrain for work, 42% of learners in the US and 50% in China and India taught themselves using internet. More...
Swiss University Fights Fake Diplomas with Blockchain Technology
According to a CNN Money Switzerland interview from Sept. 19, the University of St. Gallen has announced that it is introducing a blockchain-based pilot project to verify the authenticity of its degrees in a matter of seconds rather than several days. More...
Google researchers have reportedly achieved “quantum supremacy”
According to a report in the Financial Times, a team of researchers from Google led by John Martinis have demonstrated quantum supremacy for the first time. More...
Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Student Engagement?
Artificial intelligence is having a huge impact on education, transforming the sector in many positive ways and its impact is growing. In fact, the artificial intelligence sector in the U.S. education market is expected to grow 47.5% between 2017 and 2021 according to the latest market research report by Technavio. More...
Student Debt and the Class of 2018
Student Debt and the Class of 2018 is TICAS’ fourteenth annual report on the student loan debt of recent graduates from four-year colleges, documenting changes and variation in student debt across states and colleges. More...
