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Survey: Nearly Half of Students Distracted by Technology
A recent study analyzed the perspectives of both students and instructors in regards to use of technology in the classroom setting.
Bridging Old and New
As plans for California’s new online community college progress, existing two-year colleges in the state get a one-time funding boost for online programs with a vocational focus. How will the two initiatives intersect?
Criticism Over IT Outsourcing Decision
Struggling to keep up with technology challenges, Washtenaw Community College plans to pay a third party to manage all of its IT functions. The decision has drawn criticism from faculty and staff members.
Lecture Capture Reduces Attendance, but Students Value It
Study finds students are modestly less likely to come to class when lectures are recorded, but the videos bolster their learning.
Online and Out of State
Ohio's Eastern Gateway Community College draws scrutiny from lawmakers for working with an OPM to rapidly grow online enrollment of out-of-state students.
'Small Teaching Online'
Author of new book explains how she has adapted James Lang's principles for the virtual classroom, to help online instructors produce better learning.
New Online Academic Programs
Colleges begin programs in accountancy, business administration, emerging media, hospitality management, industrial management and nursing, among other fields.
GPS to Track Student Attendance
A Cal Poly San Luis Obispo professor requires his students to check in for class on a new app he developed, but he has faced concerns about privacy.