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Noodle Swallows an OPM Competitor

The online program management company buys assets of HotChalk, another OPM, whose biggest client, Concordia Portland, closed early this year.

Dealing With Student Distraction

In his new book, James M. Lang argues that trying to end students' distraction is a losing proposition. Instead, instructors should focus on capturing students' attention -- that's a winnable strategy.

Are Students Happier With Virtual Learning This Fall? A Little

Survey finds undergrads feel modestly more engaged -- especially when they think their professors have made an effort -- and are somewhat likelier to continue their educations.

The Power of Peer Interaction

New study shows student learning suffered during the switch to remote instruction last spring, but that small group activities helped reduce this loss.

Moving Into the Long Term

With some colleges and universities planning to continue online learning into the spring, students are now looking at over a year of learning from home. How will their well-being and academics be affected?

New Zoom Competitor Targets Higher Ed Users

Ed-tech start-up Engageli has raised $14.5 million to build a videoconferencing platform. Unlike Zoom, the platform has been purposefully designed with college and university faculty members and students in mind.

Faculty Confidence in Online Learning Grows

Survey finds significant increases in professors' confidence in virtual learning and their sense of support from their colleges -- but continuing concerns about equity for underrepresented students.

Innovators Seek Zoom University 2.0

Frustrated with Zoom's instructional limitations, developers and entrepreneurs take matters into their own hands.