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McGraw-Hill Education Delivers New Game-Based Learning Simulations in Higher Education Course Materials

New Capabilities Let Students Apply Knowledge to Real-World Scenarios, Develop Critical Thinking Skills NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 23, 2018) – Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education today announced the addition of more than 50 game-based learning simulations and scenario-based learning activities to digital course materials for use this fall in Principles of Economics, Introduction to Business, […]

Copyright and Distance Education

Recent news about copyright Updated January 12, 2019 Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright (Copyright.gove) Taking the Mystery Out Of Copyright (Library of Congress) Copyright and Primary Sources (Library of Congress) H.R. 3505 (113th): TEACH Act (Govtrack) Copyright Clearance Center “At Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), our mission is to make it easy for people to get, […]

Computer-based technology and student engagement: a critical review of the literature

Computer-based technology has infiltrated many aspects of life and industry, yet there is little understanding of how it can be used to promote student engagement, a concept receiving strong attention in higher education due to its association with a number of positive academic outcomes. The purpose of this article is to present a critical review […]

State Authorization for Distance Ed Federal Regulation to be Implemented 07/01/2018

The U.S. Department of Education is scheduled to implement state authorization for distance education regulations on July 1, 2018. There is still some uncertainty about whether the Department will implement the regulation and, if they do, what institutions need to do to comply. WCET and its State Authorization Network (SAN), the National Commission for State […]

Ohio State DELTA works to normalize eLearning in higher education

Ohio State’s Office of Distance Education and eLearning has an army of people working behind the scenes to keep the university’s online classroom experience at the top of its game The Lantern

DOWNLOAD REPORT: THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Innovation is essential for success in today’s complex higher education landscape. Institutions of all sizes and in all regions can benefit from innovating in key areas like online course delivery, pedagogy and more. But how are colleges and universities utilizing innovation, and what can your institution learn from […]

What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire U.S. Edtech Companies?

Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. These concerns are only heightened as Chinese investors turn their attention to the United States education technology space acquiring companies with millions of public school users. EdSurge

5 Benefits of Online Learning

The number of students taking online courses only continues to grow as more options become available and adult learners seek more convenient learning opportunities. With more than 6.3 million students enrolled in online classes across the United States, online courses are becoming more common. Here are five benefits of online learning to consider. University of […]

Online and distance education initiative is gaining steam

Momentum has been building since a December conversation with the Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon that centered on how the university approaches online education. On Wednesday, May 2, the team spearheading the initiative will host a town hall meeting to hear from faculty, staff and students about the best way to enhance, […]

Online certificate in user experience design helps graduate pursue his passion

With a family and a fulltime job, Andrew McConville was nervous about going back to school after getting his bachelor’s degree. But he was eager to advance in a job doing something close to his heart: connecting people with technology. University of Wisconsin-Madison