Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. According to one estimate, the median cost of employee turnover is 21 percent of the employee’s annual salary; another estimate puts this even higher, at 50–60 percent. Furthermore, the higher the level of specialized training a job requires, the higher the turnover costs. More...
Could CIO position become a new presidential pipeline?
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The role and responsibilities of campus Chief Information Officer has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, with some saying the CIO position has shifted from a practical technician focus to cabinet-level oversight on budget and strategic planning. More...
Tech company’s tool tracks online learning; it’s also fun for kids
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. A tech startup is helping students, teachers and parents track online learning thanks to a free extension to the Google Chrome Browser. More...
Google’s online nanodegree course will teach newcomers how to write Android apps
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. If you’ve got an idea for a killer app that’s going to make millions but are held back by a total lack of coding knowledge, Google could have the answer. More...
How EdTech Revolutionizes Education For Children Refugees
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The world is currently facing a worsening refugee crisis, where roughly 1.1 million people, who fled their homes due to violence, drought and food insecurity, are needed to be relocated this year. More...
Amazon Inspire crowdsources resources for educators
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. In this Internet age, a lot of information flows freely on the Web, but not all of them are reliable or even factually correct. More...
What to Expect in a Top Online MBA Program
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Virtual group work and a combination of self-paced and live classes are common, experts and students say. More...
E-Learning and Mobile Learning Platforms to lead the Corporate Training Market in India
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The Indian market for corporate education in India has been a niche market that has witnessed steady growth but is yet to be explored in full potential and has a huge scope for expansion in the coming years in comparison to global corporate education market. More...
The Possibilities for VR to Transport Students Appeal to Teachers
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. 1-to-1 programming up and running? Check. Blended learning in place? Check. Then maybe it’s time to add virtual reality to the classroom too. More...
New Device Can Turn a TV Into a Whiteboard
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Incorporating touch technology, a new device can turn any flat-screen television or monitor into an interactive display. The Touchjet Wave was first introduced to the consumer market at International CES in January. More...