Techno-News Blog. Many barriers to education in rural areas could be reduced through reorganizing school districts and using technology to bring specialized classes, state legislators said Friday at St. Francis University. More...
A pioneer in the development of education technology
Techno-News Blog. If you want to discover how technology will change higher education provision in future, Rome-based International Telematic University Uninettuno, a wholly online institution, which claims to be a pioneer of educational technology, may be a good place to start. More...
Will community colleges solve education ‘mix-match’ with tech training?
Techno-News Blog. There is a significant imbalance between the types of jobs available in the U.S. and the number of people who have the corresponding education to apply, according to an Urban Institute report, which notes the “mix-match” is more apparent in local markets than nationally. More...
The role of AI in education and the changing U.S. workforce
Techno-News Blog. The types of jobs that are at the least risk of being replaced by automation involve problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and creativity. More...
Adaptive Learning: A Stabilizing Influence Across Disciplines and Universities
Techno-News Blog. This study represents an adaptive learning partnership among The University of Central Florida, Colorado Technical University, and the platform provider Realizeit. A thirteen-variable learning domain for students forms the basis of a component invariance study. More...
10 Amazing Hackathon Ideas
Techno-News Blog. You have probably heard the term “hackathon,” but you may not be sure of what it means. A hackathon is most commonly associated with hackers or computer programmers. However, while hacking typically involves computers, hackathons are primarily events where groups of people gather to “hack” an idea. More...
Empowering the Faculty in Debates Over Managing Online Programs
Techno-News Blog. A new tool kit from the AAUP offers faculty groups concrete steps for ensuring that partnerships with for-profit companies don’t threaten academic freedom and program integrity. More...
Two Things College Leaders Can Do To Restore Confidence In Higher Education
Techno-News Blog. It takes institutional courage to quit the ratings rat-race and replace merit awards, which go disproportionately to middle or upper-class students, with need-based aid that enables poor students to attend college. More...
Ivy Tech CC Rolls out Interactive, Adaptive Digital Biology Course
Techno-News Blog. Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana recently announced it will use BioBeyond as the standard course for all of its online introductory biology courses. The college, which has more than 40 campus locations serving nearly 71,000 students, piloted the digital biology course over the summer, and now plans to use it in 37 online sections. More...
5 things helping schools implement high-speed internet
Techno-News Blog. State leaders and better infrastructure are helping schools connect students to the high-speed internet necessary for digital learning. More and more students have access to high-speed internet in schools, but there are still students left without the connectivity they need to grow and learn, according to the annual State of the States report from the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway (ESH). More...