Futurists Predict Six Major Issues Facing IT in Higher Education in 2012
Well, it’s that time of the year again–the beginning–so the predictions are out and David Raths of Campus Technology has submitted a few IT Trends to Watch in 2012. The subhead of his article is actually more descriptive of what you will find in it: Four eminent futurists predict the trend lines for 6 major […]
Is There Merit in a ‘Badge’ System That Certifies Higher Education Achievement?
A recent article published in The Chronicle of Higher Eduction and entitled ‘Badges’ Earned Online Pose Challenge to Traditional College Diplomas, explores the reasons why there is growing interest in this alternative (or additive) to the power of traditional degrees and credits. What are badges? The author of the article, Jeffrey R. Young, provides this: […]
Study Finds Majority of Corporations Using Online Learning to Build Leadership and Management Skills
More and more corporations are implementing online learning in support of ongoing employee training. That, at least, is the conclusion from a survey report published by Virtual College in the U.K. From the report: Research showed that online learning technologies are increasingly becoming a vital part of standard working practices and that more and more […]
Tech Writer Asserts that Online Learning is Still in Beta Stage. True?
Recently, at an online site entitled Geek with Laptop, an article appeared suggesting we haven’t yet come very far in the development of online learning options. The piece, entitled “Will New “Motogoogle” Products Keep Online College Courses in Mind?” is primarily about the writer’s viewpoint that Google should step into the online education industry with […]
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