Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. For millions of Americans with Internet access, technology has become more than a fun way to pass the time or keep in touch with friends and family; it can also open them up to a world of knowledge. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The Institute for Advanced Computer Studies at the University of Maryland College Park is at the forefront of visual communication and learning, and virtual reality is expected to become an important element for students and faculty.EdTech reports the latest generation of virtual reality technology, including the recently released Oculus Rift headset, could achieve mainstream adoption in five to 10 years, giving students a way to experience their lessons firsthand, without leaving the classroom. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The University of Massachusetts’ online arm, UMassOnline, has announced a non-credit badge program in project risk management, bringing the university in line with an alternative credentialing trend sweeping the higher ed marketplace. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Change is imminent. How schools adapt to incoming change, however, remains to be seen. In the face of an extensive range of education-technology resources, what are the best ways to move forward. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. ALISON began ten years ago when Mike Feerick spotted the opportunity of providing free education in the form of a sustainable, for-profit social enterprise, made easier with the decline in broadband and server costs and the growth of online advertising. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. At North Hills High School, students are earning credits for playing video games. But first, they must create, design and program those games. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. NCAA’s report said that “after the enforcement staff confronted [the graduate assistant] with computer metadata, he admitted doing ’some assignments’ and knowing that his actions constituted NCAA rules violations. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. In some programs, learners can earn several smaller credentials for an immediate career boost and build their way up to a degree. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. A new study by researchers at the University of Washington has found significant differences in the types of people who take massive open online courses in developing countries, as compared to users in the United States — and they have different outcomes. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The University of California, Irvine, was slow to upgrade its wireless availability in student housing, primarily because of budget constraints, but its recent upgrade means the school has powerful infrastructure that will remain relevant for several years. More...