Courseware and access to it aren’t the only innovations in online education. Many supplemental tools support classroom instruction at all levels of learning, helping students engage in the learning process and enjoy it. More...
Why Arizona State is using a for-profit to help expand workforce partnerships
The new public benefit corporation, called InStride, went live earlier this month, timed with the beginning of the annual ASU GSV Summit, a celebration of education’s intersection with commerce and technology. More...
The Personal Teaching Assistant Every Teacher Needs
Imagine teaching at a school where your personal assistant takes care of the routine tasks for your classroom. The assistant even prepares lessons for your students. More...
Survey: How higher ed can prepare for an evolving job market
A quarter of employers that require degrees for entry-level jobs accept credentials in place of a degree! Recruiters and students agree there is a soft skills gap. More...
Mixed reality is preparing students for the collaborative workforce
Case Western Reserve is using mixed reality to produce students who are trained for the collaborative workforce. Is your college looking for a way to improve workforce development? Check out mixed reality. More...
New training models and policies for a digital economy workforce
Emerging technologies such as fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks, artificial intelligence, and advanced robotics promise to transform most sectors of the economy. More...
It’s Sunday evening, where are online colleges’ student services?
But traditionally campus-based institutions can find themselves outpaced as they try to match offerings from online-only schools, especially when it comes to critical services that can help attract and retain students, such as financial aid and academic advising. More...
The pros of taking online courses outweigh their questionable cons.
While access is limited to those with internet, there is work being done to bring online education to every corner of the globe. Online courses are an important part of the changing nature of education and should not be dismissed. More...
This technology can help higher ed address students’ mental health
Online therapy platforms can help colleges offer mental-health services to students. In 2018, the American Psychological Association found that more than one-third of first-year university students in eight countries reported symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder. More...
A growing crop of “supertemps” is changing the nature of work
A Life Science specialist who consults independently to earn a living–while hoping to hit it big on a startup venture. More...