Embracing Innovation, Technology and Culture Change for the Sake of Access

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and the adoption of new learning models at many colleges and universities — but higher ed culture has some catching up to do. While institutions traditionally measure change in decades, we're now in a time when flexibility, innovation and risk-taking are key to student access and opportunity as well as institutional survival. We spoke with Dr. Mark Lombardi, president of Maryville University, about why the business model of higher ed is broken, the importance of lifelong learning and technology's role in moving universities toward a better future.

Changing the Landscape: Should Higher Ed Build Classrooms Outdoors?

Outdoor spaces have been a boon to the continuity of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a solution to safety and social distancing concerns. But they also hold potential for new pedagogical approaches that can improve the student experience. 

"The Rise of Social Media" — Ponderings from a 3-Credit Course

Gardner Campbell has been teaching a new course this fall called "The Rise of Social Media," in which he and his students explore the history, trends, and perhaps even the future of what we now call social media. Here, CT asks Campbell for some early insights from the time he's spent with classes so far.

3 Keys to Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities

As simulations gain traction in both in-person and remote classrooms, a multimedia author explains how he ensures they speak to all students.

Report: Most Learners Have Found They Like Online Learning

Anthology-Blackboard Merger Complete

IBM to Train 30 Million People Globally in Tech Skills by 2030

Instructure Updates Canvas LMS with Improvements to Discussions, Studio and More

New Cengage Product Embeds Course Materials into Learning Management System

$3M Grant to Bolster MSI Cyberinfrastructure, PD Opportunities

Stanford Opens Office of Digital Ed

U.S. Ed Tech Spending to Reach $27.6 Billion in 2021

Microsoft Offers $38, 6-Year Office 365 Pricing for Education

Ransomware Expected to Increase 150% This Year

New Enrollment Solution Marries Disparate Student Success Tools

Norfolk State to Provide Every Student with Apple Devices, Training in App Development

AR, VR Leading Growth in Emerging Devices

Lesson Study Could Transform Community College Math Instruction

Zoom Tackles Problem of Low Bandwidth for Faculty

Digital Promise Launches Digital Learning Research Network

Ellucian, D2L Expand Partnership for Easier Integration

Contrary to Popular Belief, College Students Do Care About Their Data

Remote Access Software Enables Online Lab Work

Morgan State Adopting New Comprehensive Learner Record in Move to Competency Model

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