By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Malcolm B. Brown and Phillip D. Long: Trends in Informal Learning Spaces, Educause October 3, 2005
If you've got a few hours for the download (it's a PowerPoint presentation weighing in at 36 megabytes) you might find this look at informal learning environments interesting. More...
Career and employment goals continue to be one of the top reasons students pursue online education, according to an annual report recapping online education trends. More...
You’ve heard of the so-called CSI effect – the manner in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation influences public perception. More...
Sur huit pages, l’édition 2018 du Repères et Tendances évolue, avec une approche plus analytique des données formation, et une vision globale des études et de l’accompagnement en terme de certification. Plus...
Have you prepared your campus for augmented reality and artificial intelligence? A survey from the Center for Digital Education (CDE) recently found that college and university leaders are focusing on transforming academics, securing students and data, improving student services, and modernizing IT. More...
Higher education is on the cusp of major changes. Enrollments are on the decline—both online and on campus—and the trend is expected to accelerate.[1] Graduates are laboring under substantial college loan debts totaling more than $1.5 trillion. More...
Each year, ELI surveys the higher education community to determine key issues and opportunities in postsecondary teaching and learning. These key issues serve as the framework, or focal points, for our discussions and programming throughout the coming year. More...
Homework, tests and exams are all synonymous with education. The aim is usually to get the work done, but to get it done with quality content has often been a task. Here’s where ed-tech has stepped in, as an interesting and efficient way to get solutions and promote discussions via peer-to-peer learning. More...
By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Trends in North American E-Learning
Rory McGreal sends along the link to this presentation on learner demographics and the rise of online learning. The talk is focused on the United States but points to some resources worldwide. More...
By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Canadian University Social Software Guidelines and Academic Freedom: An Alarming Labour Trend
Taryn Lough;Toni Samek, International Review of Information Ethics, Jul 31, 2014
Most universities have adopted guidelines for the use of social media, but their reach and impact has not been benign, according to the authors. More...
