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Could Georgia Tech Use Online to Shave Time Off Bachelor’s Degrees?
University uses model from closely observed master’s in computer science on undergraduates for first time, finds notable success and sees path to shaving a year or more off in-person instruction.
A Pedagogical Endeavor
Until 2014, Robin DeRosa had never heard of open educational resources. Now she’s about to publish her second free open textbook.
U of Maine Adds Competency-Based Degree
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has created an online, competency-based degree aimed...
Harvard Teams Up With 2U for Online Certificate Program
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, Harvard University announced Monday that three of its schools will create a new business...
Study: OPM Deals Could Hurt Colleges’ Financial Stability, Student Data
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the Century Foundation, which describes itself as a "progressive, nonpartisan think tank" aimed at...
Speed and Power
The University of Texas at Austin has unveiled Stampede2, said to be the most powerful supercomputer at any campus in the U.S.
The Digital-Native Debate
A report argues that those born after 1984 aren’t inherently better versed in technology. The author who coined the term “digital native” disagrees.
Opinion
Flipped Online Course Improves Math Success
Claire Stuve says research conducted by the University of Toledo shows that blended and adaptive learning lead to the most successful outcomes.