Learning in the context of work, though essential, isn’t always enjoyable and engaging, therefore, new models of training, more relevant to the workforce of today and tomorrow are being explored and games-based learning is one such model. More...
Unpacking 2U’s New $24K Online Undergrad Degree
Seven reasons why the new 2U powered, University of London, $24K online undergraduate degree in data science and business analytics is so fascinating. More...
Are virtual schools the new home school in the US?
Virtual schools are becoming increasingly popular. These accredited online schools allow students to receive a primary or secondary-level education anywhere at any time, so long as they have access to an internet connection and computer. More...
4 Ways to Advance Your Career and Be Happier at Work
According to research, over 75% of Americans feel little or no passion at work. That’s terrible..but it doesn’t need to be the case. Here’s why Learning and Development is the key to changing that dynamic. More...
Are you blinded by the promise of AI?
While many businesses are fueled by their ambition to implement AI initiatives, few understand how it can work for their businesses. More...
Colleges are using big data to track students in an effort to boost graduation rates, but it comes at a cost
There are indications that analytics may be having an impact. In 2016, after years of declines, national college graduation rates started ticking back up again and have continued rising for the past three years. More...
Transcript Revolution
Hundreds of high schools across the country have expressed interest in ditching letter grades and grade point averages for the mastery transcript, an interactive display of students’ work that’s attractive to colleges looking for a well-rounded, nonnumerical evaluation of applicants. More...
With badges, colleges take a hard look at teaching soft skills
Employer demand for new hires with skills like critical thinking and communication has pushed colleges to find ways to show that students have those abilities. More...
California finds solution to save distance learners’ financial aid
Tens of thousands of online California students are no longer at risk of losing federal financial aid after the state moved quickly to create a new system for addressing complaints from students against out-of-state colleges and universities. More...
Machine Learning Helps Science Tackle Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages were living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2018. One in ten people aged 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia. More...