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The Pulse: The Science of Adult Learning
This month's episode of the Pulse podcast features a presentation by Kristen Betts entitled "Neuro-Andragogy: Science & Art of Changing...
Online Students Multitask More (Not in a Good Way)
Study finds that even those who are inclined to stray do so less in face-to-face classes -- presumably because instructors and peers are watching. What are the implications for online learning? And is all multitasking bad?
Strength in Smaller Numbers?
Experts worry college closings hurt the overall ecosystem more than they help competitors. Past examples show enrollment boosts can be small after a nearby college shuts down, but some institutions can still strengthen themselves with savvy moves.
Getting Clearer Signals From Employers
As employers admit they need to give clearer signals about needed job skills, a broad U.S. Chamber-led group seeks to use standardization and technology to better align credentialing and work-force data.
Trial and Error: Online Prep for Face-to-Face Programs
Students in Brandeis's graduate programs complained they didn't feel prepared when they arrived on campus. The institution turned to an online platform for a solution.
Consolidation and Completion Gains
Merger between a low-performing community college and a nearby university has increased graduation and transfer rates -- and could be a model for other colleges.
Central Florida Absorbs Course Redesign Organization
The National Center for Academic Transformation for nearly 20 years earned praise from advocates of learning innovation for its technology-enabled...
NYU Plans Second Medical School
New York University, which has a medical school in Manhattan, is planning to open a second one, on Long Island...