Educational Technology News

With the amount of real-time data available online, institutions can leverage this data to better align programs with workforce needs.

A new report tracks how data analytics programs are expanding and changing at four-year and two-year universities across the nation.

"The college classroom has been impenetrable for those seeking to understand how students learn. This was more a function of the traditional methods of teaching and learning than a result of any intentional barriers. Student behaviors were fairly opaque—some note taking, possibly classroom discussion and then one or two exams to assess their learning. It was a hard process to get inside."

New study reveals a major opportunity to enhance data-driven decision making around program development, enrollment and retention

Universities are among the most vulnerable, here’s how they can help keep their information safe.

"Many colleges and universities are still grappling with the organizational structure of who oversees what when it comes to new tech products and solutions driving innovation on their campuses."

Once a skeptic of “big data,” Danielle Caldwell is now convinced of its ability to empower institutions to match students to the right programs and provide individualized support through graduation.

Expert details how to make the most of data visualization to help all departments gain the deeper insights they need and transform learning.

An advanced analytics platform helps you prepare for the volume and variety of data coming your way; the public cloud offers analytics services as well. To handle new analytics platforms, your institution's analytics workforce must develop and strengthen their skills and technology tools.

"Inside Higher Ed has produced its annual Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology, which reveals a large pool of dissatisfaction among professors about the value of technology in teaching and learning."

"Increasingly, colleges and universities are using predictive analytics to determine future outcomes for students in academic performance and engagement. But some wonder if the practice violates student privacy."