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Rising Threat of Ransomware and Other Malware
The major threats to operations in higher education in past years were funding shortfalls, natural disasters and dropping enrollments. Now, criminal cyberactivity has risen to a top concern.
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Networking Gets Graduates and Certificate Completers Hired
There is an appropriate emphasis on relevant knowledge and skill development for degree and certificate students -- that's what gets employees retained and promoted. Professional contacts and networking are often what get them hired.
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A Second Demographic Cliff Adds to Urgency for Change
The demographic cliff we have been anticipating since the drop in births with the 2008 recession now has a younger sibling -- the COVID-19 cliff is coming with another deep drop in recent births.
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What Ed Tech Could Be Today's Antikythera Mechanism?
The Antikythera mechanism is an astounding device dating to antiquity. It has been hailed as the first mechanical computer, but more precisely it is an educational device.
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It’s Time for Open Educational Resources
Learning before the 21st century was mostly about accessing and retaining theories, facts and figures; now it is mostly about applying theories, facts and figures in creative and critical ways to solve problems and advance society.
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From Badging to Blockchain: Documenting Skills Learned
Employers are seeking graduates with both hard and soft skills that enable them to be effective employees on day one. Are we documenting those skills for our grads?
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Our New Digital Colleagues and Friends
There is an intriguing anthropomorphic trend underway to apply human attributes and attitudes to artificial intelligence-driven chat bots and assorted personal assistant tools.
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Higher Ed's Future at the Intersection of Learners and Employers
The future of higher education is bridging the gap between the expectations of learners and the needs of employers.