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The Best EdTech Blogs Outside of the Academy?
This I Believe: That the distinction between an educator who works for a university and an educator who works for a company is meaningless. None of us would survive long if we failed to produce value.
Pursuit of happiness
It seems that women like me set a bad example for our daughters when we make decisions that sacrifice career pursuits for family balance. I’m still reeling over a CBC radio piece
Locked In An LMS Mental Cage?
Our community has been discussing EDUCAUSE 2011 (both on campus and virtually), and one theme that seems to be resonating is the erosion of centrality of the LMS (learning management system). With LMS platforms increasingly built to integrate with Web 2 platforms, particularly Google Apps tools, the LMS no longer needs to be the "be all and end all" for learning, collaboration, and exchange.
The Return of Paul Goodman
A new documentary explores the life and influence of a major American social critic. Scott McLemee revisits a practical utopian.
A new film delivers a portrait of student activism at Argentine universities
Recent events in Chile have again drawn attention to student movements. Although current political activity is less dramatic in Argentina, the debate about activism at public universities in the media and public opinion has been sparked as a result of El Estudiante (The Student), a recently released independent Argentine film.
Presidents and Doctorates
Recent controversies raise anew questions about whether community college leaders need Ph.D.s, writes Angela Provart.
The Tortoise and the Hare
As a veteran of many an industry advisory board meeting, this report really didn’t surprise me. A study from the National Bureau for Economic Research says that the income gains from specifically vocational majors (as opposed to liberal arts majors) peter out relatively early in life.
Welcome to College Ready Writing
The newest member of IHE's Blog U introduces herself and her writing.