Techno-News Blog. The term “digital transformation” (Dx) encapsulates the seismic cultural, workforce, and technological shift under way as the diverse digital landscape influences—and changes—almost everything we do. More...
As students flock to credentials other than degrees, quality-control concerns grow
Techno-News Blog. The U.S. higher education system “doesn’t do a good job of separating the wheat from the chaff.” Thousands of credentials classes aimed at improving specific skills have cropped up outside of traditional colleges. More...
A COLUMBIA TEACHERS COLLEGE STUDY EXPLORES WHO IS TAKING MOOCS AND WHY
Techno-News Blog. Among the key findings of the CBCSE survey was a confirmation that MOOCs continue to attract a generally educated demographic. More...
Microsoft Launches a Series of 10 Courses about Cybersecurity on edX.org
Techno-News Blog. Microsoft has introduced a free 10-course professional program on Cybersecurity, intended to help to identify threats early on and minimize breach impacts. More...
Introducing the Futurice Principles for Ethical AI
Techno-News Blog. As an integral part of our Futurice Data & Ethics initiative – and also coinciding with our role as a key contributor in AI Finland’s Ethics Challenge – we recently set out to come up with our own Principles for Ethical AI for our work. More...
Designing for the Workforce Future: Reflections on Implications for Community Colleges
Techno-News Blog. The associate degree is one credential that earns graduates middle skill jobs. Yet, there is a growing space for an array of other credentials and certifications, that would be recognized by employers, to build a pipeline of talent in technical jobs across industries like transportation, construction, utilities, financial services, health care, and information technology. More...
Contrat de professionnalisation, Contrat d’apprentissage et PROA – Projet de décret
Projet de décret relatif aux modalités de prise en charge par les opérateurs de compétences des dépenses mentionnées aux articles L.6332-14 et L. 6332-17 du code du travail
Publics concernés : opérateurs de compétences, entreprises, branches professionnelles, les salariés et les demandeurs d’emploi.
Objet : définition des dépenses éligibles au financement par les sections financières des opérateurs de compétences relatives aux actions utiles au développement des compétences au bénéfice des entreprises de moins de 50 salariés et de l’alternance.
Notice : Le présent décret définit les principes de prise en charge des dépenses effectuées dans le cadre des actions utiles au développement des compétences au bénéfice des entreprises de moins de 50 salariés et des dépenses effectuées dans le cadre des actions financées par la section alternance des opérateurs de compétences, notamment au titre des contrats de professionnalisation et de la reconversion ou promotion par l’alternance.
Why AI Creates Jobs And New Work Opportunities
Techno-News Blog. Right now, we’re living on the precipice of a fourth industrial revolution. The first industrial revolution brought us steam power and machinery. The second brought electrical power, and with the third came the internet. Which brings us to number four. More...
Defining Learning Innovation
Techno-News Blog. My definition of learning innovation is institutional and organizational in scale. A college or university serious about innovation will prioritize investments in making non-incremental advances in student learning. More...
AI can humanize teaching—if we let it
Techno-News Blog. Educators should ignore the ‘fear factor’ around AI robots taking over teaching, and should harness the technology to improve their craft. More...