Fifteen years ago, a myth began to circulate the education technology conversation. It contended that after decades spent leveraging software to enhance incredibly complex operations and experiences, higher education had become slow to adopt. More...
New analysis: State legislatures prioritize education data collection, use and protection
The bulk of these new data laws are going into effect this fall, ushering changes in state education agencies, school districts, and classrooms across the country. More...
Report: 7 recommendations for student success with credentials
A healthy GPA and completing more credits during the first year of college are fairly strong predictors of community college credential completion, according to a new report from Hobsons and the American Council on Education (ACE). More...
OER becomes much more accessible, thanks to new tech and pricing
Cengage, an education and technology company, recently launched OpenNow, a suite of digital products for general education courses with open educational resources (OER) content. OpenNow from Cengage is designed to help higher education institutions and instructors easily access and use OER by delivering curriculum-aligned OER content on an intuitive, outcomes-based platform. More...
New platform will help schools match students with funding for college
ScholarshipUniverse aims to transform the way financial aid offices engage students to address critical funding information and affordability gaps. More...
The 2 core edtech trends that will help institutions thrive
Why adaptivity and scalability are the two core trends in higher edtech right now, and for the future. More...
Public research universities increase low-income graduates by nearly 25 percent
Three-year collaboration among 11 of nation's largest research universities taps predictive analytics, advising, and new human capital strategies to increase student success. More...
3 ways crowdfunding is reshaping the US edtech landscape
By 2025 global investment from crowdfunding is expected to reach $93 billion. And education is one area expected to benefit the most. More...
Robots taking jobs? How higher ed can help students skill up for the jobs of the future
Groundbreaking study forecasts only one in five workers are in occupations that will shrink; lays out blueprint for evolving student skills. More...
Poll: How has technology impacted the future of work?
A majority of Americans would like to see technology companies take a more active role in improving U.S. education by creating apprenticeship programs and providing more technology resources, according to new data. More...