PAR Framework Project Eyes Student Data Through a 'Multi-Institutional Lens'
WCET, the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies, has been awarded $2.56 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to validate and extend the PAR Framework Project, ongoing research into the use of predictive analytics on a large-scale federated database to support decision making that removes barriers to student success.
MorePhysics Instructors Try New Teaching Methods, but Few Stick with Them
A study by researchers at Western Michigan University and the University of Colorado - Boulder found that although physics teachers are willing to try innovative teaching techniques in introductory physics courses, many revert to traditional teaching approaches in short order.
MoreU North Carolina Teams with ProctorU on Online Proctoring API
With the use of a new API, the campuses of the University of North Carolina will be able to let their students take proctored tests from within their institution's Web site.
MoreIvy Tech CC To Launch Virtual Support Center To Improve Enrollment, Retention
Indiana's Ivy Tech Community College will launch a virtual student success center in an effort to improve enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
MoreMoodle 2.3.2 Enhances Grading, Simplifies Roles and Permissions
Moodle HQ has released updates to the Moodle open source learning management system. The new Moodle 2.3.2 and 2.2.5, available now, incorporate several minor fixes and enhancements and resolve a number of security-related issues.
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