Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. While you should not leave your kids alone with devices for hours at a stretch, neither is it correct to assume that all technology use will “fry their brains” as some well-meaning parents seem to believe. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Why take classes as an adult student? Many adults already have a full-time job and don’t know if going to school for more education is the right fit for them. Does it work to fit classes around work? We talked with a few schools about the pros and cons of nontraditional coursework for both undergraduate adults and graduate learners. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Recently, I received this message from a college professor in response to a blog post I wrote: “I truly believe in the benefits of online learning; but only for those who really want to learn. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Online education company Udacity plans to branch out of its core technology market to meet growing demand for digitally-skilled workers in areas such as banking and the car industry, its co-founder told Reuters as the company launched in Germany. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. When massive open online courses—better known as MOOCs—first came on the educational scene, nobody knew whether they would be the next big thing in learning or just another quirky acronym. MOOCs are Web-based classes that are available to all, and they’re often free. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Learning photography using Canon gear may have just gotten a bit simpler with the launch of the company’s new online learning platform. On Wednesday, the camera manufacturer announced Canon Online Learning, a platform for online classes and print materials suitable for several different skill levels. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. “85 percent of people in this country will never step foot in a gym and cannot afford the cost in the average fitness industry,” said Keith Kochner, Co-founder of LiveStreamingFitness.com and Chief Visionary Officer. More...