By Ashley A. Smith. Maryland's Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said he plans to sign into law a new program that would cover the cost of tuition to the state's community colleges, according to The Washington Post. More...
22 mai 2018
21 mai 2018
What you need to know about the new free speech pledge for universities
The new plans come after concerns over “no-platforming” of controversial speakers, and the censorship of certain viewpoints, which have all led to mounting pressure for government intervention. More...
21 mai 2018
10 free online courses to shape the future of the education
Techno-News Blog. Experts describe a future educational ecosystem in which students have new technological devices; classes happen in virtual and augmented reality classrooms; there are increased distance learning interactions; educational programs teach soft skills; among other characteristics still unexplored. More...
21 mai 2018
Free tool allows institutions to easily analyze, compare IPEDS data
Techno-News Blog. Data USA, a free-and-open data-visualization platform that launched in April 2016, added profiles on more than 7,300 higher education institutions, with information including tuition costs, demographics, acceptance rates, financial aid and endowments sizes, among other statistics gleaned from U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). More...
18 mai 2018
Free and Open Source Movements: Part 1 - History and Philosophies
Free and Open Source Movements: Part 1 - History and Philosophies
This article is well worth reading as it provides a concise survey of the history of free and open software spiced with quotes from the major players - such as Stallman, Raymond and Torvalds - in the movement. More...
18 mai 2018
Robin Good's Web Conferencing Access Kit to 16 Free Try-Outs
Robin Good's Web Conferencing Access Kit to 16 Free Try-Outs
I normally do not link to sites that require a registration, but I will make an exception in this case because of the usefulness of the content. This handy report provides details of free demo access to about fifteen SOHO (Small Office - Home Office) web conferencing applications. More...
18 mai 2018
Free Digital Badge Toolkit Helps Students Show Off Their 21st Century Skills
Techno-News Blog. A nonprofit that tests out new models of education and credentials has launched a free digital badge toolkit. The goal: to help schools outfit students with the skills employers are seeking. Education Design Lab’s 21st century skills badge program covers eight microcredentials as well as facilitation tools. More...
14 mai 2018
Academics strike over freedom of speech
By Geoff Maslen. The University of Melbourne faced a strike by members of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) last Wednesday over claims the university intended to remove current academic and intellectual freedom protections. More...11 mai 2018
Minister demands action to protect campus free speech
By Brendan O'Malley. The universities minister, Sam Gyimah, has demanded action to further protect free speech at universities and has offered to work with the sector to create new guidance. More...11 mai 2018
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