By Bridget McCrea. Can mobile apps truly reduce the number of sexual assaults and rapes that take place on the nation's college campuses. More...
3 cost, technology breakdowns for virtual reality in higher ed
By Zack Mertz. There’s a lot of excitement about virtual reality (VR)—and there should be. It’s exciting, in its infancy, and reports say VR will be a $38 billion dollar industry by 2026. More...
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By Laura Ascione Devaney. Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. More...
Librarians: Information literacy is a must-have skill
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Nearly half of librarians in a recent survey said their libraries do not advocate for information literacy as much as they should. More...
Are wearable devices destined to flop in education?
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Although wearable devices and the data they generate have dominated talks about the future of education, research suggests these devices will have to become more useful in order to drive greater adoption. More...
DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, emerged from her confirmation hearings with Republicans praising her commitment to school choice and with Democrats voicing concerns over what they see as a lack of experience to ensure equity for students of all backgrounds and abilities. More...
5 ways data analytics education is advancing
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Twenty percent of U.S. four-year institutions now offer analytics programs, while just 2 percent of two-year institutions offer such programs, according to new research from data company Tableau. More...
In the marketplace: Are contingent faculty actually cost efficient?
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. More...
U.S. News ranks best online learning programs for 2017
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide is ranked as the best online bachelor’s program for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report‘s 2017 Best Online Program rankings. More...
The faculty lecture isn’t helping students
By Laura Ascione Devaney. The traditional lecture format found in nearly every university isn’t the most effective instructional approach if faculty want to help students develop problem-solving skills, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. More...