We’ve been hearing a lot recently about virtual reality (VR) as one of the hot new trends in education. VR will revolutionize learning, we’re told, because of its immersive qualities and its ability to transport students to previously inaccessible places, like inside a cell or to a penguin colony in Antarctica. More...
Non-degree credentials have a pivotal role in our economy
The report comes from the Strada Education Network and Lumina Foundation. Certified Value: When do Adults without Degrees Benefit from Earning Certificates and Certifications? intends to fill the still-empty space around what is known about the value and impact non-degree credentials, such as certificates or certifications, have for those who earn them. More...
Enhancing the student experience through hands-on, tech-based learning
Since the first Intranet was created for students at University of Illinois in 1960, and Electronic University Network offered its first online course in 1986, universities all across the country, and world, have worked to meet the growing demand of the online world and meet the student experience. More...
Guided Pathways to faster graduation: Supporting students with new tech
For schools embracing Guided Pathways, new technology to manage advising and degree-planning is essential. More...
How 4 universities use analytics to improve graduation rates
Data and analytics are immensely helpful as institutions strive to improve graduation rates and help students move that tassel. More...
How USF is breaking down information silos and igniting student success
We believe that every student admitted to the University of South Florida will succeed. The student success movement at USF is built on that simple, fundamental belief. We hold ourselves accountable for our performance, so we have responded well to the new accountability rules and expectations of improved student outcomes. More...
Laser projection makes 4000 lumens the new Higher Ed standard
With the introduction of lamp-free projectors that use Lasers & LEDs as a light source instead of lamps, you can now get projectors that provide the same high brightness and vibrant colors without the need to ever change a lamp. More...
3 experts share their blended learning advice
With a growing non-traditional student population, many colleges and universities are looking to blended learning technology and strategy to meet their pedagogical needs. But finding a combination of online and in-person components that match the expectations of both students and faculty can be daunting. More...
6 tips for reaching adult students
Are you communicating effectively with adult students. More...
What Cambridge University taught us about racism
There’s a common belief among black women – conscious and unconscious – that we need to work twice as hard to get half as far, or [be as] good. More...