Can VR college tours increase brand affinity? Reported by EdSurge, many are wondering if the “If I can just get them on-campus for a tour, I can get them” might translate to the digital world? Technology is now getting good enough where 360-degree videos of powerful on-campus experiences can be experienced digitally in an emotionally […]
The evolution of writing as a discipline
Students are writing more than ever before, but they’re still struggling deeply in college writing courses. Reported by EdSurge, many universities report issues with students passing introductory writing courses. The problem? Students are likely writing more than ever before in the history of the world – but primarily in abbreviated form via social posts and […]
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Choosing EdTech in collaboration with good teaching
We can only choose educational technology if we first understand how we’re trying to support our courses. Reported by EdSurge, Dr. Bryan Alexander from Georgetown University thinks about choosing EdTech in ways that will either make our existing pedagogy more effective or that will allow us to systematically change the way in which we teach. […]
The evolution of the online discussion board
How can we evolve the online discussion board to better mimic in-class interactions? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, Wichita State University is doubling down on the potential power of online discussion boards. Carolyn Speer, manager of instructional design and access said, “If two people can fall in love online, they can learn American history online.” […]
Creating Student Feedback Loops at Harold Washington College
Students can struggle to understand material presented in class. Those who fall the farthest behind are typically the most reluctant to ask questions. But when the same students get tutoring, they often fearlessly ask questions and easily grasp the subject matter. So how can a classroom be more like a tutoring session? Shana Cooper, English […]
The road to higher ed consolidation will be slower than we think
The road to higher ed consolidation will be slower than we think. Reported by Inside Higher Ed, with more state university systems attempting to make massive online plays, there is this ethereal belief that there will eventually be only a handful of major national online players, with a massive desire to be one of them. […]
Will free college end up a major issue in the upcoming election?
Will free college end up a major issue in the upcoming election? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke against the largely popular democratic party idea, claiming that he doesn’t like the idea of lower-class non-college attending tax payers subsidizing the education of higher-class college attendees. The takeaway? This nuanced […]
Will state university systems figure out how to scale online growth?
Will state university systems figure out how to scale online growth? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, The University of Missouri System shared plans to increase their total student enrollment from 75,000 to 100,000 over the next four years, primarily via online education growth. Now, wanting to grow and making it happen are two very different […]
Are we taking advantage of higher ed’s generosity?
Are we fully taking advantage of higher ed’s generosity? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, Carnegie Mellon University is giving away the learning science tools their researchers have spent the past decade developing. While this move of generosity no doubt has some very real brand-boosting benefits as well, this sharing of thought leadership is extraordinarily common […]
What if employers start valuing skills more than degrees?
What if employers start to value skills more than degrees? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, a new report out of Northeastern University shows that a majority of employers are actively exploring de-emphasizing degrees and prioritizing skills when hiring. Is this the end of higher education? Hardly. But it does mean that we must step out […]