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Top 7 Campus Technology Stories in January

The numbers are in: Here's what got the most attention on our Web site last month.

1) 9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016
To kick off the new year, we asked four technology and innovation experts about the hottest tech trends in higher education, from makerspaces to virtual reality.

2) Will Unbundling Kill Higher Ed as We Know It?
Education expert Ryan Craig explains how the competency-based education marketplace will impact colleges and universities and the future of higher education.

3) 10 Products From CES That Will Impact the Classroom
We sifted through the latest bells and whistles from the annual tech-fest known as the Consumer Electronics Show to find 10 new offerings with the most potential for education.

4) Online Report Cards Grade Teacher Prep Programs
A controversial new online resource ranks the teacher education programs run by American colleges and universities.

5) 4 Trends That Will Recharge Higher Ed IT in 2016
Here, we surveyed news, market research and consultant forecasts to find the ideas and technologies that will most impact IT in higher education this year. 

6) Research: College Students More Distracted Than Ever
According to a new study published in the Journal of Media Education, students tend to check their digital devices an average of 11.43 times during class for non-classroom activities.

7) New Blackboard CEO Bill Ballhaus on His First Weeks at the Helm
In our Q&A, the new head of Blackboard talks about his plans for the company, where he sees opportunities and challenges, and more.

About the Author

Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].

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