Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Until recently, the expensive price tag for virtual reality technology has limited its use in education. Full immersion into an alternate reality has been expensive for schools and universities to dive into — that is, until the last 12 months: Virtual reality is attracting educators who want to give students hands-on experiences with a lot of different tools. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The North Dakota University System Open Educational Resources Initiative is a 3-phased plan hinging upon a unique collaboration among the North Dakota legislature, the University System Office, and the faculty at public institutions across the state. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Google is entering what has quickly become a crowded marketplace, with products from Facebook Inc., Sony Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. and HTC Corp. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. It’s hardly surprising that today’s digital generation is embracing technology in the university environment as well. Digital technology has also widened access to learning beyond even traditional correspondence courses. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize citizen services, but efforts to bring about that change are “often hindered by top-down hierarchies, cultural legacies and the lack of a compelling vision,” according to information from Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Turnitin’s back-to-school program, “Rethink Feedback,” features new, free resources and tools this fall. The new elements are designed to help K–12 teachers and higher ed instructors teach proper methods of attribution, improve student writing skills and avoid plagiarism. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Online learning platform Coursera is launching an enterprise offering for companies. It’s not what everyone expected when MOOCs first came on the scene, but maybe it’s the right move. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The Department of Education recently debuted a pilot program to spur public and private partnerships benefiting workforce development, an unprecedented program which will pair colleges with for-profit companies to offer degrees and job training in select industries. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. EdTech Magazine offers a view into the benefits of automatic digital onboarding, the process of establishing email and single-sign on access for students, faculty and staff that can make IT development faster, easier and more secure for campus stakeholders. More...