By Joshua Kim. 1 technology, 2 futures.
The future of higher education can be found at Creator, a new restaurant in San Francisco. Actually, 2 futures. More...
What Learning Innovation Has to Do With Electric Cars, Solar Panels, E-Bikes, and Batteries
By Joshua Kim. My new favorite website is https://electrek.co/. The site’s about page reads: "Electrek is a news site tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems." More...
No Instrument, No Problem for Berklee Student Musicians
By Lindsay McKenzie. Starting in the fall semester of 2019, students will have the option to make electronic digital instruments their principal instruments as they study at the college. Students previously had to use a traditional principal instrument such as the piano or the violin. More...
The Myth of Multitasking
By Emma Whitford. New study shows that splitting attention between lecture and cellphone or laptop use hinders long-term retention, and those in class suffer from others' use of devices. More...
What are the top trends in ed tech?
Techno-News Blog. The use of big data or cloud computing and the expansive and unpredictable inroads made by online learning were among the most important changes in higher education brought on by technology, according to a review of trends by Educause as it celebrated its 20-year anniversary. More...
Enterprise Analytics: A Driver of Student-First Culture
Techno-News Blog. When institutions begin to look at their data as an institutional asset, not departmental property, they unlock the true potential of advanced analytics systems. More...
What is 5G? Everything you need to know about the new wireless revolution
Techno-News Blog. It is a capital improvement project the size of the entire planet, replacing one wireless architecture created this century with another one that aims to lower energy consumption and maintenance costs. More...
Blockchain in higher ed moving from idea to reality
Techno-News Blog. Greater numbers of institutions are investing in research programs on blockchain, the infrastructure needed to manage cryptocurrency, including MIT, Stanford and University College London, among others, reports Bitcoin Magazine. More...
Schools and Colleges Try Virtual Reality Science Labs. But Can VR Replace a Cadaver?
Techno-News Blog. Case Western Reserve University plans to replace the usual anatomy labs with a new series of hands-on experiences, including a virtual-reality simulation. More...
All learning ‘is going to happen digitally’, Coursera boss says
Techno-News Blog. Eventually “all learning is going to happen digitally”, according to Jeff Maggioncalda, the chief executive of online learning platform Coursera. More...