Techno-News Blog. Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and cyber threats are among the biggest forces that will impact the internet over the next five to seven years, according to a new report from the Internet Society, a nonprofit focused on the open development, evolution and use of the internet. More...
Explore Online Programs at Top 20 National Universities
Techno-News Blog. Those exploring online education at the top 20 ranked National Universities have plenty of options. While not all of these colleges offer fully online degrees, most assign some complementary online coursework in at least a few on-campus programs. More...
Flood damage from Hurricane Harvey forces change of plans at Lone Star College
Techno-News Blog. For three decades at Lone Star College’s Kingwood campus, Steve Davis has looked students in the eyes as he taught the Reconstruction era and World War II in his American history courses. This semester, he worries he’ll never see their faces. More...
Report: Higher Ed Must Factor In Growing Single Mother Student Population
Techno-News Blog. Nearly 2.1 million students, or 11 percent of all undergraduates, are single mothers, the majority of whom are women of color. Close to half, or 44 percent, attend community college. Of those attending community college, 43 percent say that they are likely to drop out due to the struggle to balance caring for their family with school attendance. More...
Link between Low Broadband Access and Lower Degree Achievement Noted in Florida
Techno-News Blog. A lack of widely available broadband is correlated to a smaller percentage of residents with college degrees or certificates. That’s the suggestion of a presentation made recently in Florida to the Higher Education Coordinating Council. More...
You can now take an online course to learn how to build a flying or self-driving car
Techno-News Blog. Udacity revealed two new programs in flying and self-driving cars. “Intro to Self-Driving Cars” promises to teach students “the essentials of building a self-driving car” over four months for 10 hours per week. More...
Future-Proofing College by Embracing ‘Purpose Learning’
Techno-News Blog. How can we help students chart a course for themselves and prepare them for the careers and gigs of an AI world. More...
Binge Learning: What Online Education Can Learn from Netflix
Techno-News Blog. We generally consider binging a bad thing, but a new study conducted by Wharton professors Eric Bradlow, J. Wesley Hutchinson, and doctoral candidate Tong Lu, suggests that binging content helps us learn better. More...
Cornell, Carnegie Researchers Aim to Hold Computers Accountable for Their Decisions
Techno-News Blog. A team of researchers led by professors at Cornell University will launch a project designed to ensure that automated decision-making systems respect privacy and come to their decisions fairly. More...
4 Recommendations for Closing Broadband Equity Gaps
Techno-News Blog. 4 Recommendations for Closing Broadband Equity Gaps
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and Education Networks of America (ENA) have released a new report examining the steps states are taking to close the gaps in wireless access between their schools and districts. More...