Higher Education

June 11, 2015

Three Top Technological Strategies For Postgraduate / Doctoral Success

Today, approximately 40 to 45% of US students entering universities for some form of doctoral degree failed to complete within six years, although the statistics change according to the general class of the institution. Consistently the variables which correlate most closely with non completion are students who are: older, working full time and part time, and/or at a distance from campus. This article identifies 3 key technological strategies where technology enhanced learning options should be able to significantly improve socialization and therefore graduate completion rates.

by E. Alana James, Ed.D.

June 15, 2014

Top 10 Reasons To Publish Online Your Learners' Work

This post features the top 10 reasons why it is indeed beneficial to publish online learners' work. Whether you are looking for a way to increase learners’ feedback, encourage group collaboration, or boost learners’ engagement, publishing work online offers a wide range of advantages in all educational settings.

by Christopher Pappas

March 15, 2014

On Higher Education Accountability

In education, government mandates monitor the accountability and transparency of institutions. In higher education, government mandates result to implementation of new processes and policies (Hall & Hord, 2011). Higher education policies result to increased effectiveness of educational programs The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) provides a one-stop higher education informational website for all prospective students and parents.

by Dorothy Kropf

November 14, 2013

A Magical Edutainment Story From ELT Greece

This is the story of a fledgling platform that is making waves in Greece. It has the potential to provide wider access to educational technology in brain-friendly ways, and it can help resource-starved teachers.

by Sylvia Guinan

November 12, 2013

What Is The New Role Of A School Library In The Digital Age?

Paper books are still very ubiquitous and a very important learning tool. The same is true for paper magazines. Yet digital books and digital magazines are getting ever so popular and are here to stay. What will the function of a school library and a school librarian be in this ongoing digitalization of learning resources?

by Ron Leunissen

October 26, 2013

BYOD: Extra Hardware Enhances Teacher Efficiency

Is it wrong to compare technology in education with the Six Million Dollar Man? There really is an important blend of human and technological components that make the system work. The question is how to make it best work for teachers.

by Russ Elburn

October 26, 2013

Just Remember: PC GAMES For Effective Written Feedback

The purpose of this article is three-fold: (a) to define written feedback and identify the benefits of effective written feedback (b) to identify the components of an effective written feedback, and (c) to provide an acronym that reminds instructors of the importance of giving effective written feedback for their students.

by Dorothy Kropf

October 20, 2013

Innovation In Higher Education Infographic

Interactive InfoGraphic reflecting research showing higher education is about to experience a disruptive innovation that may be a game changer for the academy. 

by Christopher Pappas

October 16, 2013

Teaching Online Courses At Home Not Realistic In Public Education

If you are a public school teacher forget about the dream of running your classes from home. The cool mornings, hot coffee, and the comforting warmth of a laptop is a thought better served by those college tenured folks.

by Russ Elburn

October 11, 2013

Secondary LMSs Are Not Necessarily Aligned To “College And Career Readiness”

Secondary Blended education classes notoriously fall short of developing online community. The standard by which all college courses find success is online student collaboration. One teacher has found an answer to getting students to chat about discussion questions.

by Russ Elburn

July 1, 2013

Social Media In Education – The Bright Side

Social media is no more just about sharing or communicating with other people. It has spread its wings to various other fields and education is one of the new sectors where the concept of social media is making a great change.

by Sanjukta Mukherji

January 21, 2013

Pros And Cons Of Campus Learning Vs Online Learning

To figure out which method suits you the best, offer each room instruction and on-line learning a attempt. Colleges typically provide associate orientation or demo of a web course to convey you a concept of what to expect. Eventually, you have to select the model that suits your purpose. There’s no vogue that's excellent for one and every one. Teaching designs can persist adapting to student desires.

by Jason Gaya