By Phil Hill and Michael Feldstein. Today we are thrilled to release the the final episode in our new e-Literate TV series on “personalized learning”. In this series, we examine how that term, which is heavily marketed but poorly defined, is implemented on the ground at a variety of colleges and universities. While today’s episode is the final one released due to its analysis of what we learned in the five case studies, it was designed to be used as an introduction to the series. More...
Some free reading from @RoutledgeBooks: chapters
By Inge Ignatia de Waard. With Routledge sharing some free chapters, it is easier (and more tempting) to choose some of their book titles. So gladly sharing the free online chapters Routledge is offering at this moment, or as they promote it:We are pleased to bring you a selection of chapter compilations from our key book series.
Each compilation features a number of chapters from different titles within the series. The compilations give you an idea of the content and scope of the book series. Read more...
#Quiz tool with variable grading for profiling
By Inge Ignatia de Waard. Shaf Cangil, an educational consultant (and Open University alumni: hooray!), who has a strong experience in SCRUM mailed me last week with a challenge: find a quiz (preferably for free) that allows multiple grading, so you can use those grades to visualize or distill a profile. Shaf wanted to set up a survey that will immediately provide feedback to the user of that feedback and tell him or her which type of scrum-person they are. Read more...In den Poren Krümel
. Unten im Foyer sitzen noch einige Studierende über ihren Papieren, oben im Mathematischen Institut der Georg-August-Universität zu Göttingen ist es still. Vorlesungsfreie Zeit. Mehr...Treten Sie zum Mathe-Duell an
. Ein Professor, neun Fragen: Können Sie ihn schlagen? Lösen Sie das Rätsel um Merkels Daumen und Zeigefinger und berechnen Sie Ihre Lottochancen. Mehr...UAE Parents Have High Educational Aspirations for Their Children, HSBC Survey Finds
By . Parents in the United Arab Emirates, when thinking about the education of their children, appear to be more career-minded than parents from other countries, a new survey shows.
The survey, “Value of Education Learning For Life 2015,” was commissioned by HSBC and gathered the views of 5,500 parents in 16 different countries. More...
Partnership aims to support nontraditional students
Keypath Education, a full-service technology partner for higher education institutions worldwide, and Globe University, a private university, are joining forces to reach students interested in career training in Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. More...
Campus sustainability positions growing
Positions and offices within the field of campus sustainability continue to grow and evolve, according to the 2015 Salaries & Status of Sustainability Staff in Higher Education report from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). More...
The biggest potential, and biggest challenge, to Big Data in higher ed
By Troy Williams. The era of big data in higher education has arrived. However, it’s important for campuses to figure out how to properly capture, manage, and use this data wisely in order to improve student outcomes and retention at their institution. More...
What learners do during MOOCs–and why it matters
By . Course design may take a back seat to personal and environmental factors, and notetaking is just as critical during MOOCs as in face-to-face courses. These are just a few of the findings of new qualitative research that examines the experiences and practices of students who participate in MOOCs. More...