Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The rise of learning management systems and e-Learning for use in business shows no signs of abating. More...
Survey: What online professional learning do teachers prefer?
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Educators from Pre-K up through higher education most often prefer to participate in professional learning opportunities that focus on training for online software and digital resources (34 percent), classroom management strategies (34 percent), and digital device training (33 percent), according to a new survey released during this year’s ISTE conference. More...
An effective e-learning tool
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Conventional teaching tools have changed dramatically over the past several decades. More...
Quantifying How Students Use an Online Learning System
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The current study employs transitional probabilities as a way to classify and trace students’ interactions within an online learning system. More...
Why Video Game Mechanics Work, and How They’re Used to Engage Online Learning
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Game mechanics have subsequently been applied to just about everything – Store loyalty cards, air miles, sales leaderboards, Fitbit, and even eating your ‘5 A Day’. More...
Here is why online education has a bright future in India
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Owing to the steady economic growth and globalisation, education in India is no longer just a teacher talking to a bunch of students in a classroom. More...
Udacity Turns 5
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Udacity is now rapidly becoming the place to go for lifelong learning, where millions are learning the latest skills that Silicon Valley has to offer. More...
6 Ways Online Students Can Save on Textbooks, Learning Materials
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Beyond buying a house, financing a college education can be one of the most expensive investments a person ever makes. More...
Low but Steady Engagement in Online Courses Better Than Diminishing Engagement
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Wisconsin study of high school students in virtual classes aims to provide important information in a field that hasn’t garnered much research. More...
Don’t Fall for These 10 Online Education Myths
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Contrary to popular belief, online classes aren’t always easy and many employers accept online degrees, experts say. Some people are skeptical about online education, but experts say that prospective students shouldn’t trust everything they hear. More...