Techno-News Blog. What do universities want from online program management providers? I have no idea. Ask me what I want in a potential OPM partner, and I’ll talk your ear off. But search for any research on how universities evaluate the decision to partner with a for-profit company to build, market, launch and run a new online degree program — and you will be mostly searching in vain. More...
Universities Use Blockchain to Streamline Student Services
Techno-News Blog. Speculation about the potential uses of blockchains in education has been building for some time, but we’ve now moved squarely into the era of implementation. Blockchains — digital records of individuals’ academic degrees, professional certifications and other official records — are an intriguing concept for institutions that have long relied on transcripts and diplomas to attest to academic achievement. More...
Virtual labs to teach in-demand tech skills take shape
Techno-News Blog. A consortium for eight California community colleges is experimenting with virtual labs to train students remotely in the latest IT and cyber security skills. The South Central Coast Regional Consortium (SCCRC) Virtual Lab Project is being tested this academic year with hopes it will be made available broadly in 2019. More...
Deep Learning in a Digital World of Possibilities
Techno-News Blog. While there have likely been many factors contributing to the current state of affairs, an important one is that most edtech tools have not focused on deeper learning. The fact is that it is pretty simple to design edtech that tests students’ recall of material: pretty much anyone can create multiple choice questions on a digital platform. More...
Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool
Techno-News Blog. Use of artificial intelligence has become more common in the college classroom, and advocates say it can help with everything from improved writing skills to understanding DNA theory, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Critics charge, however, that AI may be used to gloss over structural problems in higher education and result in formulaic teaching and potential threats to privacy. More...
Ouverture des inscriptions aux concours de recrutement d’enseignants
Les inscriptions aux concours de recrutement d'enseignants 2019 ont lieu du 11 septembre 2018 au 11 octobre 2018. Plus...
Enseignement supérieur : Parcoursup et numerus clausus dans l’actualité
L'actualité de l'enseignement supérieur est marquée par le début de la phase complémentaire de Parcoursup, et le débat sur la fin du numerus clausus en fac de médecine. Plus...
Parcoursup : clap de fin pour la procédure principale
Dernière ligne droite pour la procédure principale d'affectation dans le supérieur Parcoursup. Des places devraient se libérer pour les 9000 candidats toujours sans réponse. Plus...
Nouveaux enseignants : comment bien réussir sa rentrée ?
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4 500 postes de fonctionnaires supprimés en 2019
Le Premier Ministre Edouard Philippe a annoncé la suppression de 4 500 postes dans la Fonction publique d'Etat en 2019. Plus...