The justification of the tax on private college endowments as a means of increasing affordability indicates a misunderstanding of the financial aid system, writes Phillip Levine. More...
Why the Endowment Tax Is Unconstitutional
The endowment tax is an attack on all colleges and universities, done for explicit ideological reasons to try to pressure institutions to silence leftists and lift up conservatives, argues John K. Wilson. More...
The Space Between Us
Scott McLemee explores Michael S. A. Graziano’s The Spaces Between Us: A Story of Neuroscience, Evolution and Human Nature, which describes how we are each surrounded by a kind of invisible bubble possessing remarkable qualities. More...
Some colleges see online programs as a way to stay afloat
Techno-News Blog. Online courses tend to better meet the needs of working adults, who now make up 40 percent of college enrollments, and many colleges are adding or expanding digital programs to attract older students. More...
How is education being disrupted by technology?
Techno-News Blog. In the past 10 years or so, we’ve witnessed a pace of disruption in education that’s unmatched in previous decades. Books, curriculums, and even teachers are rapidly being replaced or complemented by online resources and digital tools such as tablets and mobile phones. More...
Could an online postgraduate course be right for you?
Techno-News Blog. Full-time, part-time, online, or a mix of all three – the variety of postgraduate study options can be bewildering. This wide choice, however, does give scope to suit prospective students’ differing circumstances and lifestyles. More...
Look at Student Reviews of Online Courses Before Enrolling
Techno-News Blog. Seek out student testimonials that address common concerns about online education, such as time management. Testimonials are ubiquitous: on marketplaces like Amazon, on product pages and on social media. Writing testimonials is also big business, and fake testimonials abound on the internet. More...
EdTech Should Change the Way Teachers Teach
Techno-News Blog. For a long time, teaching was teacher-centered: the teacher dispensed information through lecture, handouts, or presentations; the students absorbed the information by listening and taking notes. It was repetitive, could become monotonous, and left little room for student exploration or creativity. More...
The Internet of Things: Still Lots for You to Learn
Techno-News Blog. IT groups will need to provide architecture, data-mining tools and connectivity, while giving business groups the freedom to innovate on their own with the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is already making a significant impact in a variety of business areas, including industrial monitoring and production, supply chain tracking, and multiple retail processes. More...
5 key steps in developing a system for digital credentials
Techno-News Blog. A new field guide for community college and university leaders outlines five key strategies to help institutions develop a system for digital credentials. More...