Techno-News Blog. The “abilities” — availability, flexibility and affordability — are luring more business professionals than ever to pursue continuing education. And many are finding it the key to advancement, say educators who have made lifetime learning their business. More...
Educators can use digital literacy to combat misleading information
Techno-News Blog. As the speed of information makes it all the more important to contextualize news and weed out misleading information, educators must work to instill strong digital literacy in students by coaching them in ways to identify reputable sources, according to Ed Tech: Focus on Higher Ed. More...
The future of school in India is online
Techno-News Blog. By 2021, the country’s online education industry is expected to be worth $1.96 billion, a huge jump from just $247 million in 2016, according to a new report by Google and KPMG. While re-skilling and online certification courses constitute the biggest category today, particularly popular among IT workers, the report forecasts that it’s primary and secondary supplemental education that will dominate in a few years. More...
10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom
Techno-News Blog. It is no secret that many students are not passionate about math. Students feel disconnected from what is taught in class, unsure of the benefits of math and reluctant to pursue careers in the field. Edtech is trying to change these attitudes by providing them with new ways to engage with numbers. More...
Higher ed stepping in to fill cybersecurity gaps
Techno-News Blog. In recent weeks, a pervasive ransomware attack affected systems throughout the world, causing chaos in National Health System hospitals in Great Britain and continuing to cripple hundreds of thousands of computers. More...Does your campus have a strong video culture? Here’s why it should
Techno-News Blog. A recent study from Wainhouse Research revealed the ability to capture lectures as video for student access is a key success factor in increased retention and graduation. More...What are augmented reality apps, and how can they be used for marketing?
Techno-News Blog. Over the past couple of years, augmented reality has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the hottest topics in marketing. More...Experts Say AI Has a 50% Chance of Beating All Human Intelligence Within 45 Years
Techno-News Blog. The experts predicted that within the next decade, AI will outperform humans in tasks like driving trucks (by 2027), translating languages (by 2024), and writing high school essays (by 2026). More...Facebook is letting Groups create online learning courses – what could possibly go wrong?
Techno-News Blog. Facebook, a brand with an untarnished reputation and a pedigree for reliability, is getting into the e-learning game. The social media behemoth is quietly testing a feature that would let anyone running a group to create their own online classes, which would include units and discussions. More...Google uses machine learning for new security features in Gmail
Techno-News Blog. Google has pushed four new security features to enterprise users on G Suite, the search giant’s hosted business offering. The new protections come shortly after Citizen Lab report exposed a Russia-linked Phishing and disinformation campaign using Google services, including Gmail. More...