higher education
Changing the Economics of Higher Education
Sal Khan sees a mismatch of expectations in higher education between institutions and some consumers. He thinks open learning and skills certification will grow in importance. A transformation of higher ed is takin place in four categories: super low-cost post-sec, competency-based credits, job certification, and degree alternatives.
Review: Game Changers–Education & IT
Information technology is transforming higher education by making it more convenient, personal, and affordable. Those and other conclusions are found in Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies, a free ebook released this week by Educause, an association of higher ed IT leaders. Director Diana G. Oblinger edited the volume and contributed a chapter.
The Promise & Practicality of Entrepreneurship Alliances For Students
The prospect of finding employment for the recent graduates has become increasingly more difficult and desperate in today’s economy. The majority of college and university programs are designed for students to take a job when they graduate with a degree. A much more exciting, and practical, alternative exists when those same students are able to create a job after graduation.
When Glee Meets FIRST for Coffee and Leaves With an AA
College Board should develop CBFlex, a school-in-a-box offering featuring all the stuff in CBSchools but in a high access flex format. Imagine a school that looks more like Starbucks with a black box theater and a project lab—Glee meets FIRST Robotics for coffee. When students attend competitions, no problem, the school goes on the road. The whole school is cloud-based and completely portable.
Interactive Online Stats Proves Faster & Cheaper Than Traditional Version
The new research from the nonprofit organization Ithaka was seeking to prove the viability of a less expansive application of “machine-guided learning” than the new MOOCs are attempting -- though one that nevertheless could have real implications for the costs of higher education.
Q&A: What’s GoingOn At Your University?
GoingOn, an academic social networking platform, allows educators and administrators to keep student informed about unique opportunities in their major, courses, interests and more. Jon Corshen, CEO of GoingOn, joins us today to discuss the ways that social networking is expanding opportunities for students, bridging gaps in collaboration and integrating increased back-channeled conversation in and out of the classroom.
Fidelis Launches Pre-MBA Bootcamp to Support Vets
Last Thursday, Fideslis launched a pre-MBA Bootcamp program for the prior military MBA class of 2014 (courses delivered by UCLA ext). Fidelis provides an end-to-end solution for the military-to-civilian career transition. The collaborate with leading universities, companies, and military organizations.
Q&A: The Future Textbook Will Merge With All Other Learning Content
David Bickford, the Vice President of Academic Affairs for University of Phoenix, joins us today to discuss the challenges, benefits, and method behind its digital textbook program.
College Completion: Still a Big Deal, So Let’s Make It Easier and Cheaper
The return on investment from American colleges is dropping. But disruptive alternatives—like free—will pop the bubble for third tier institutions. Declining subsidies will convert your favorite state U into a selective private institution. Let’s make sure the massive public subsidy is producing an ROI.
Good Work: Future Project Pushes Passion-Driven Learning
Good Work: Future Project Pushes Passion-Driven Learning #url#