Filter & Sort
A Sense of Belonging
Study finds completing a 10-minute activity at the beginning of a MOOC can lead to significantly improved outcomes for certain at-risk learners.
Georgia Tech’s Model Expands
Three years after its low-cost MOOC-inspired master’s degree program in computer science launched, the institute announces a new program in analytics priced at less than $10,000.
The Pulse: Teaching in a Digital Age
This month's episode of The Pulse podcast features an interview with A.W. (Tony) Bates, distinguished visiting professor at Ryerson University and CEO of Tony Bates Associates.
Is Distance Ed Rule DOA?
Education Department finally issues rule on state approval of online programs, but with opposition in Congress, it may never go into effect.
Retro Approach to Training Online Teachers
After several iterations, a college at the University of Cincinnati develops an old-time concept -- a radio show -- to teach professors new techniques.
Opinion
Why Faculty Still Don’t Want to Teach Online
As a teacher, you may prefer traditional classrooms full of residential students, but virtual education is here to stay and offers significant benefits, writes Robert Ubell.
The ‘Computerless’ Computer Lab
After realizing virtually all students bring their own laptops to campus, Wisconsin liberal arts college opened an unorthodox computer lab.
'Augmented Intelligence' for Higher Ed
IBM picks Blackboard and Pearson to bring the technology behind the Watson computer to colleges and universities.