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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

According to UNESCO, global demand for higher education is expected to grow from 100 million students currently to 250+ million by 2025. There is evidence that universities have a slow-changing culture , when compared to for instance high- or secondary-schools. Traditional universities will find themselves obsolete, unless they adapt.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

eSchool News

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn. .

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Education, agency, technology, and Will Richardson: Future Trends Forum #4

Bryan Alexander

We discussed the state and possible next years of K-12 education, the possibilities of social media, and the impact on higher education, all in just under one hour. He cited Stanford’s university in 2025 scenarios. Part II: Social media. What can social media offer learning? Here are some more.

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A year in the life of a small-town superintendent shows the federal bailout won’t be enough

The Hechinger Report

Later that night, after exhausting her frustration on an exercise bike, Grant replayed two videos she had created to put on the school district’s social media pages. By the time TransAlta extinguishes its second burner in 2025, a total of nearly 200 people will have lost their jobs. And not long after her alarm rang at 4:30 a.m.,

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Education Technology and the 'New Economy'

Hack Education

” MOOC startups like Udacity and Coursera have also rebranded to target this particular post-secondary technical training market. “The ruling, which referred to players as employees, found that they must be freely allowed to post on social media, discuss issues of their health and safety, and speak with the media.”

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Education Technology and the History of the Future of Credentialing

Hack Education

” The University of Northern New Jersey had a website – one with a.edu domain, to boot – as well as several active social media profiles. What are promises that – legally – post-secondary institutions can or must make? So I thought maybe this is the way it works.” What is the implied promise?

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching. billion by 2025. Interactive Whiteboards. billion by 2023. Green Imperial Pigeon. Viral School Videos.

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