From Massive Open Online Courses and the "Flipped Classroom" to the Rockstar Teacher, new and emerging digital tools are transforming the way students of all ages learn. Here are the eight key trends responsible for the shift.
Emerging technologies and the future of libraries (and library systems). Keyn...Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
Global technology trends and new directions in Higher Education will clearly affect the future of academic libraries and the nature of library technology. A common thread is the increasing focus on the user/consumer in an increasingly digital economy. For example a leading information technology research and advisory company, Gartner states ('Top 10 strategic predictions for 2015') that: "Renovating the customer experience is a digital priority." What should libraries and library tech companies do? Ken argues that the first step is looking again at user needs and suggests an innovative and practical methodology to help
Whether you are an industry professional, manufacturer, retailer, press or service provider – you need to know the latest tools, tricks and trends for navigating social media, public relations and content marketing. This seminar will cover how we tell our story in today’s content rich and ever-changing environment.
Emerging technologies and the future of libraries (and library systems). Keyn...Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
Global technology trends and new directions in Higher Education will clearly affect the future of academic libraries and the nature of library technology. A common thread is the increasing focus on the user/consumer in an increasingly digital economy. For example a leading information technology research and advisory company, Gartner states ('Top 10 strategic predictions for 2015') that: "Renovating the customer experience is a digital priority." What should libraries and library tech companies do? Ken argues that the first step is looking again at user needs and suggests an innovative and practical methodology to help
Whether you are an industry professional, manufacturer, retailer, press or service provider – you need to know the latest tools, tricks and trends for navigating social media, public relations and content marketing. This seminar will cover how we tell our story in today’s content rich and ever-changing environment.
Coding bootcamps love promoting stories. Rags-to-riches and redemption stories reinforce the mythology the technology industry tells about itself: anyone with the smarts and grit can succeed rising through the ranks to work at Facebook or Google. And success stories do happen. What is seldom mentioned is that these stories are exceptions.
This is a reprint of a chapter I wrote for Public Relations and the Presidency: Strategies and Tactics for Effective Communications, ed. by John Ross & Carol Halstead (CASE, 2001). I wrote this in late 2000; interesting to read the conclusions and recommendations a decade later.
Alternative digital credentials. An Imperative for Higher Education. Gary W. ...eraser Juan José Calderón
ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL CREDENTIALS:
An Imperative for Higher Education
February 2018
Gary W. Matkin*
University of California, Irvine
Copyright 2018 Gary W. Matkin, all rights reserved.
ABSTRACT
Alternative Digital Credentials (ADCs) will significantly transform the relationship between higher education institutions and
society. By providing fully digital, workplace-relevant, and information-rich records of an individual’s skills and competencies,
ADCs will render traditional university transcripts increasingly irrelevant and obsolete. Universities and colleges that to not adopt
in some measure the ADC movement will begin to experience a slow decline in market position and patron support. Current
usage of ADCs is emerging rapidly in the marketplace and is supported by standard-setting efforts and grant funding. Usage is
accelerating due to the inadequacy of the traditional transcription systems, accrediting agency requirements, demographic shifts
in learning preferences, open education, and hiring practices, among others. Institutions seeking to enter the ADC movement
face challenges including, 1) establishing criteria for the issuance of ADCs, 2) designing icons to represent their ADCs, 3)
determining the content disclosed in the ADC, 4) selecting a method (vendor) for implementing ADCs, and 5) considering the
pace of technology and the immediate future of the ADC movement, including the advent of blockchain technology. This paper provides a rationale and pathway for the institutional adoption of ADCs.
Transforming New York's Privately Owned Public Spaces with TechnologyHuge
This report is a collaboration between Huge; the Municipal Art Society (MAS), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving New York City; and Advocates for Privately Owned Public Space (APOPS).
To compile this report Huge conducted user research, stakeholder interviews and location assessments to gain insights into the challenges and needs across Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) and key stakeholders. The report summarizes the history of POPS, depicts the current landscape, and makes recommendations based on findings.
Brands today have an unprecedented opportunity to engage with consumers in more and more meaningful ways. The media landscape has been transformed. The industry has fragmented, digital channels and platforms have proliferated, and social networks have created an expectation among consumers that brands will engage them directly. In such a climate, business and marketing leaders have rushed headlong into publishing—they’d be foolish to stay on the sidelines—but few brands have been successful. One of the major reasons brands fail at publishing is they lack the strategic vision, talent, process, and technical infrastructure required to support the ongoing creation of effective content.
This report gives an overview of developments forcing brands to become publishers, outlines the signs of brand publishing success, and presents the key investments in capabilities needed to get there.
Coding bootcamps love promoting stories. Rags-to-riches and redemption stories reinforce the mythology the technology industry tells about itself: anyone with the smarts and grit can succeed rising through the ranks to work at Facebook or Google. And success stories do happen. What is seldom mentioned is that these stories are exceptions.
This is a reprint of a chapter I wrote for Public Relations and the Presidency: Strategies and Tactics for Effective Communications, ed. by John Ross & Carol Halstead (CASE, 2001). I wrote this in late 2000; interesting to read the conclusions and recommendations a decade later.
Alternative digital credentials. An Imperative for Higher Education. Gary W. ...eraser Juan José Calderón
ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL CREDENTIALS:
An Imperative for Higher Education
February 2018
Gary W. Matkin*
University of California, Irvine
Copyright 2018 Gary W. Matkin, all rights reserved.
ABSTRACT
Alternative Digital Credentials (ADCs) will significantly transform the relationship between higher education institutions and
society. By providing fully digital, workplace-relevant, and information-rich records of an individual’s skills and competencies,
ADCs will render traditional university transcripts increasingly irrelevant and obsolete. Universities and colleges that to not adopt
in some measure the ADC movement will begin to experience a slow decline in market position and patron support. Current
usage of ADCs is emerging rapidly in the marketplace and is supported by standard-setting efforts and grant funding. Usage is
accelerating due to the inadequacy of the traditional transcription systems, accrediting agency requirements, demographic shifts
in learning preferences, open education, and hiring practices, among others. Institutions seeking to enter the ADC movement
face challenges including, 1) establishing criteria for the issuance of ADCs, 2) designing icons to represent their ADCs, 3)
determining the content disclosed in the ADC, 4) selecting a method (vendor) for implementing ADCs, and 5) considering the
pace of technology and the immediate future of the ADC movement, including the advent of blockchain technology. This paper provides a rationale and pathway for the institutional adoption of ADCs.
Transforming New York's Privately Owned Public Spaces with TechnologyHuge
This report is a collaboration between Huge; the Municipal Art Society (MAS), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving New York City; and Advocates for Privately Owned Public Space (APOPS).
To compile this report Huge conducted user research, stakeholder interviews and location assessments to gain insights into the challenges and needs across Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) and key stakeholders. The report summarizes the history of POPS, depicts the current landscape, and makes recommendations based on findings.
Brands today have an unprecedented opportunity to engage with consumers in more and more meaningful ways. The media landscape has been transformed. The industry has fragmented, digital channels and platforms have proliferated, and social networks have created an expectation among consumers that brands will engage them directly. In such a climate, business and marketing leaders have rushed headlong into publishing—they’d be foolish to stay on the sidelines—but few brands have been successful. One of the major reasons brands fail at publishing is they lack the strategic vision, talent, process, and technical infrastructure required to support the ongoing creation of effective content.
This report gives an overview of developments forcing brands to become publishers, outlines the signs of brand publishing success, and presents the key investments in capabilities needed to get there.
Social e conteúdo preditivo: como antever reações de usuários e diminuir risc...Huge
Na Huge, ao analisar o histórico de interações com uma marca em seus posts, conseguimos auxiliá-la em uma comunicação online mais assertiva e menos arriscada. Nesta apresentação, vamos mostrar como é possível traçar padrões de reações sobre determinados temas e minimizar os riscos para equipes de PR e community management.
Apresentação realizada por Maristela Vasconcelos, Creative Planner, e Renan Dayube, Data Strategist, na Social Media Week SP, em 12 de setembro de 2016.
Channels are exploding and we can't keep up. Instead of approaching each new channel by trying to figure out all its constraints or oversimplifying the user behavior, ignore the channel. Plan for context and channel will follow.
A talk our VP User Experience Emily Wengert gave at the IA Summit 2012 in New Orleans.
Author: Isabella Silveira.
This presentation covers the general approach of software quality and how Huge sees the same as a mandatory pillar.
Language: Portuguese.
The travel industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by factors ranging from the rise of Millennials to the burgeoning sharing economy. Huge has identified eight key trends changing the way we travel.
Quais são nossos principais desafios como Front-Enders? Essa apresentação faz um resumo do cenário tecnológico deste ano e traz uma abordagem de como escolher ferramentas.
Author: Jonas Mendes from Huge Rio.
This presentation covers what have changed from the previous ES5 version of Javascript, and the main new features of ES6 or ES2015.
Our biggest challenges as Front-Enders. We have a number of questions to solve, we can evolve if we face them as our responsibility. This deck includes: comparisons of API models; framework's groups; programming concepts/paradigms.
Links:
Portuguese version: http://www.slideshare.net/Hugeinc/desenvolvimento-clientside-2016
Zhou-yi comparison tool: http://zhou-yi.herokuapp.com
Lunar, framework abstraction: https://github.com/hugeinc/lunar
Transformation Strategies for Higher EducationCognizant
Across the education ecosystem, the basic tenets of teaching and learning are being challenged by business and technology drivers -- compelling institutions in the higher education field to adopt a new playbook in order to remain relevant.
It's Time for Learning to Go Back to School: Next-Generation Approaches Enric...Cognizant
Major structural shifts in offline and online learning delivery will lead to integrated systems that enable adaptive and holistic higher-education learning environments. Digital footprints will pave way for schools and, eventually, employers to discover learners' competencies and interests and match it to their own offerings and talent needs.
Here are 10 Reasons Why m-Learning Will Change Education: 1. Increasingly Connected 2. Improved Attitudes Toward Learning in Grades K-12 3. Teachers and students switch roles 4. The Mobile Revolution 5. Lifelong Learning
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
Here is an example of a personal investment thesis that I created to share with venture capital firms. In this example, I provide my personal perspective on the edtech sector. For details on how I build this thesis check out my blog (https://goo.gl/CU4Qid).
Note: Some of the confidential information has been redacted for privacy.
The potential of #MOOC for learning at scale in the Global South. Diana Lauri...eraser Juan José Calderón
The potential of #MOOC for learning at scale in the Global South. Diana Laurillard y Eileen Kennedy. Centre for Global Higher Education working paper series. @ResearchCGHE
Part 6 of 7 in the Series: Education in the Cloud. Introduction at: https://wrenchinthegears.com/2017/07/13/smart-cities-social-impact-bonds-public-educations-hostile-takeover-part-ii/
United States E-Learning Market expected to reach US$ 169.98 Billion by 2030, according to Renub Research. E-learning is reshaping the education landscape, fostering stronger connections and envisioning a collaborative future for learning. E-learning refers to the delivery of knowledge to students through electronic means like videos, audio, e-books, and AR/VR technology.
LearnIT: Technology Trends in Education (5/14/13)Kristen T
See Wiki with resources:
http://techtrendsineducation.wikispaces.com/home
Slides used during talk given at Fordham University:
In a world where technology is changing faster than ever it's important not to just keep up with what's currently available, but to be thinking ahead. The New Media Consortium just released their 2013 Horizon Project Short List report that includes 12 coming technology trends in higher education. During the LearnIT, we discussed 6 of the top trends (additional slides to follow).
The majority (71 per cent) of education leaders say technology has helped them to make good decisions. A further 72 per cent, the highest of any sector surveyed, also said that the interaction between professionals and technology will be hugely beneficial for the economy as a whole
The Bridging Nations Foundation will host a one-day conference to address challenges faced by higher education systems on a global level. Discussions will focus on emerging solutions for bridging the gap between higher education curricula and emerging demand within the contemporary job market. Conference topics examine ways innovative changes in the higher education sector will combat disparity, lack of access, and unemployment and contribute to a greater shared global prosperity. The conference will also cover topics including policy and legislation, MOOCs, emerging career trends, innovations in higher learning and education, and the impact of technology over the course of four panel discussions and two keynote presentations.
A College Education Has Become An Essential Part Of The American Dreamnoblex1
A college education has become an essential part of the American Dream for millions of families. Indeed, extensive polling and focus group research conducted by our coalition of higher education associations in the last year clearly demonstrates that the public overwhelmingly believes higher education is vitally important for personal success. Furthermore, they believe that all children should have the chance to attend postsecondary education and, despite the high price, that college is a "good value" for the money.
On the other hand, the public also is greatly concerned about the affordability of higher education, believes it is too expensive, and thinks that the price can be brought down without affecting academic quality. The public vastly overestimates the price of higher education at all types of colleges and dramatically underestimates the amount of financial aid that is available to help meet college bills. They don't know where student aid comes from or how to apply for it. Nor does the public understand why college prices increase. Most worrisome, perhaps, they think college leaders are indifferent to their concerns about the price of attending college. Our research also demonstrates that Americans worry about financing a college education. The lack of knowledge about paying for college is most acute among at-risk populations — first-generation college students, low-income families, and members of minority groups.
The great divergence between the value that the public places on having access to higher education and the lack of information they have about what it costs and how to afford it — what we call "the knowledge gap" — is deeply troubling. No one with a commitment to higher education can be satisfied with the news that the public is so poorly informed about issues of choice and access. It is surely a danger signal that the public believes college officials are indifferent to their fears about being able to afford a postsecondary education for their children.
THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL COALITION
What can be done? We believe that two related steps are absolutely essential. First, colleges and universities must redouble their efforts to explain college costs, the prices that students are charged, the amount and sources of financial aid that are available, and the options for financing a college education. We must reach out to a broad range of business, community, and religious organizations and solicit their support in improving public understanding.
Second, and no less important, colleges and universities must take strong steps to manage and contain costs, share innovative and successful cost management strategies, expand efforts to explain why costs increase on campuses, and talk candidly about the steps that have been taken to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Source: https://ebookschoice.com/a-college-education-has-become-an-essential-part-of-the-american-dream/
7 Best Ways EdTech Has Impacted Modern Education | Future Education MagazineFuture Education Magazine
It is impossible to deny that Edtech has impacted modern education, as seen by the rise of e-learning, virtual classrooms, and online programs. Around 81 percent of teachers in the United States have acknowledged that their usage of educational technology has significantly advanced in the year 2020 in response to COVID-19. Not only has this revolution made education more accessible, but it has also raised the bar for the quality of education.
Quais são nossos desafios atuais, como Front-Enders? Temos um número de questões para resolver, que se encararmos como nossa responsabilidade, conseguiremos evoluir. O tema dessa palestra inclui: comparações de modelos de API; grupos de frameworks; conceitos/paradigmas de programação.
Links:
English version: http://www.slideshare.net/Hugeinc/clientside-development-2016
Zhou-yi comparison tool: http://zhou-yi.herokuapp.com
Lunar, framework abstraction: https://github.com/hugeinc/lunar
A cada dia que passa, as aplicações web e mobile tem se tornado cada vez maiores e mais complexas, mas como garantir que tudo esteja funcionando conforme o esperado durante todo o tempo? Nesta palestra entenderemos como a prática do Desenvolvimento Orientado a Testes é essencial para garantir a qualidade e o bom funcionamento de sistemas, mostrando diferentes tipos de testes que atuam em cada camada da aplicação e os melhores frameworks para por tudo isso em prática.
Where we are, as Front-End developers? This presentation navigates a short timeline of the computer science focusing on the client-side development as a mean to answer why and what has changed, as well as explore patterns and tendencies for the near future.
English article: https://medium.com/@caiovaccaro/javascript-state-of-the-union-2015-part-1-7ccff74813fa#.8x9y48ohk
Onde nós estamos, como desenvolvedores Front-End? Esta apresentação navega por uma curta linha do tempo da ciência da computação, focando no desenvolvimento client-side para responder o porque e o que tem mudado, além de explorar padrões e tendências para o futuro próximo.
English version at: http://www.slideshare.net/Hugeinc/javascript-state-of-the-union-2015-english
Série de artigos: https://medium.com/@caiovaccaro/javascript-state-of-the-union-2015-parte-1-caa3f4257f3
Future-Proofing the Web: Choosing the Optimal Mobile Design StrategyHuge
This report, first in a series, focuses on how businesses should choose a mobile design strategy. It considers the rapid evolution of the mobile ecosystem, the exponential growth in devices, and how the right design strategy can not only address these issues, but provide solutions that support the overall goals of a business.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Education is an area ripe for digital innovation. Digital
technologies are already remaking the classroom with
assessment tools and personalized curricula. And investors
have noticed. According to venture capital database CB
Insights, education technology companies received $1.1 billion
in both 2011 and 2012 from investors. Here are eight trends
transforming the education ecosystem in the United States:
Demographic and economic shifts will force a new
model for higher ed.
In the U.S., higher education is facing a crisis. The price of
a college degree in the past decade has outpaced the cost
of living, increased twice as fast as medical care, and grown
three times faster than the consumer price index (Bureau of
Labor Statistics). Students and their families have assumed
historic amounts of debt in order to meet the rising costs of
higher education. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
estimates that student loan debt exceeds $1 trillion, now the
largest category of consumer debt other than mortgages.
As young graduates enter the job market, they are
“American Dream” no longer guarantees a job in an economy
still recovering from recession. Nearly 30 percent of 20- to
24-year-olds aren’t in school or employed. A recent report
from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that the
combination of debt and unemployment is increasing the risk
of default. Eleven percent of student loans were delinquent
in the third quarter of 2012, or more than 90 days overdue,
compared to just six percent in 2003. Prominent academics,
political scientists, economists and activists warn that this
looming crisis could be an economic bubble larger than the
housing bubble that triggered the 2008 recession.
Demographics are also changing rapidly. According to
The College Board, by 2019 the number of white college
Hispanic students will increase 27 percent. Older students
institutions last fall, students aged 25 and older made up
38 percent of enrollment (National Student Clearinghouse).
students over 23 years old (Georgetown University Center
on Education and the Workforce). With an older, more
approaches of many colleges no longer make sense.
Unsustainable economics and a shifting demographic
landscape mean that education is ready for reform. These
conditions offer big opportunities to introduce an alternative
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) hint at that future.
Massive open online courses are large-scale interactive
learning programs that not only feature the traditional
elements of classroom learning and homework—readings,
problem sets and lectures—but also user forums to build a
community of students and teachers.
The New York Times declared 2012 the year of the MOOC.
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associated with top universities such as Harvard University,
Stanford University and MIT) have emerged, such as Udacity,
Coursera and edX.
than course credit, even as they claim the academic quality of
their digital courses is comparable. Some of this is due to a
longstanding academic bias against online learning, some of
it due to the economics of elite universities.
Still, a very small number of institutions are experimenting
with offering credit to MOOC students, and that number will
grow. San Jose State University in California has partnered
with Udacity to offer credentialed MOOC classes to its
students. California state legislators introduced a recent bill
(then shelved it until next year) aimed at getting state-funded
colleges to give credit for MOOC classes. One of the reasons
the bill was put on hold is because three public systems
in the state have already expanded their online offerings to
award credit for online courses.
State educational systems are also incorporating elements
of online learning to lower costs for existing students. In
September 2012 California passed two bills that provide
funding for the state university system to develop 50 open-
source digital textbooks to be hosted by an online library.
The legislation aims to narrow the capital and quality gap that
exists in the development of open educational resources such
as free textbooks and course readers, which are primarily
to save college students hundreds if not thousands of dollars
each semester.
Key Takeaway: Shifting demographics and untenable
economics will propel a movement to offer course credit from
MOOCs and an increase in the availability and quality of open
educational resources.
Student loan debt now exceeds
$1 Trillion
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While MOOCs have mostly been aimed at the university level,
emerging at the K-12 levels. In the traditional classroom
model, a teacher’s time is spent covering the material while
individual study time is supported at home by parents, ideally,
who even if they are available, most likely don’t know or
remember the material and have to (re)educate themselves to
support their child.
The “ ” inverts that model. Students
consume lecture material outside of school at their own
pace, and teachers spend classroom time clarifying problem
areas. Valuable instructional time can be spent reviewing
and mastering concepts in small groups or one-on-one
all, but there is evidence that non-traditional approaches to
education have some success, fueling a move towards a
blended model.
Key Takeaway: MOOCs are not just for higher learning:
They have the potential to be instrumental in alternative
classroom gains traction.
Education needs to take better advantage of digital
media’s native strengths.
To date, most digital education products have adapted digital
tools to merely enhance courses. While MOOCs such as
Coursera and Udacity are promising and will evolve, they are
essentially duplicating the existing lecture model for learning
in digital form. There is a big opportunity to create new,
There is precedent for creating new models that exploit the
best qualities of new platforms. Take, for example, Sesame
Street. Prior to the launch of that show, most educational
TV programs copied the existing classroom model (including
even some of the more creative programs like Romper
Room). Sesame Street eschewed the traditional classroom
approach to develop a model that used television’s innate
strengths. Drawing from sketch and variety shows, as well
as episodic dramas and comedies, Sesame Street applied
innovations in TV entertainment to education, paving the way
for a generation of new programs like The Electric Company,
Zoom, and commercial shorts like Schoolhouse Rock and Big
Blue Marble.
Children’s Television Workshop founder Joan Cooney said the
goal was to “master the addictive qualities of television and
do something good with them.” Today’s education innovators
need to master the addictive qualities of digital and do
something good with them.
Personalization is a major feature of digital products that
could help transform online education. Personalized or
“adaptive” learning works by tailoring a student’s progress
through material to their real-time progress. Like in games,
performs well or easier if she doesn’t, adaptive learning
programs can accelerate the lesson or slow it down to re-
emphasize points where the student’s responses indicate
more review may be needed. Many of the MOOCs are
already incorporating adaptive learning into their offerings.
Coursera and others also use peer and self-grading to
reinforce learning.
Adaptive learning platform Knewton began with a test prep
product, later striking a deal to deliver remedial education
with educational publisher Pearson to Arizona State University
students. Now partnered with textbook publishers MacMillan
algorithm to deliver personalized learning. Knewton’s
recommendations are based on multiple factors, including a
student’s knowledge base determined by performance, the
goals of the course, the content structure and which learning
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activities have been most effective for similar students. To
date, the company has also raised $54 million in funding,
making it one of the best-capitalized educational startups in
history.
Key Takeaway: Just as Sesame Street uses television’s
best qualities to teach, online education products need to
capitalize on the intrinsic strengths of digital media. Tailoring a
more personalized student experience is an appealing feature
of digital platforms that could work well for online learning.
Games propel motivation and learning.
In some ways, the traditional classroom suppresses certain
fundamental aspects of learning: collaboration, critical
thinking and calculating risk. Adding gaming mechanics to
learning re-introduces these concepts to the classroom. It is
another example of leveraging the addictive qualities of digital
Bringing games into education does not require a dumbing
down of curricula. Rather, adding gaming elements such as
points, badges, rewards and leaderboards, already familiar to
anyone who plays massively multiplayer online (MMO) games,
can be a compelling motivational tool in an educational
context. Already, researchers at universities such as the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University
of Wisconsin have been exploring the use of games that
encourage learning through play via multiple initiatives
including augmented reality on mobile devices, multiplayer
online games and simulation software.
Additionally, companies such as Fidelis have seen success
aimed at preparing military veterans for college and the
workforce. Adding badges and rewards has helped the
company tackle retention for a demographic that notoriously
struggles with transitioning back into school and work. And
the MacArthur Foundation has supported The GlassLab
project
changing learning and assessment through digital games.
The MacArthur Foundation, with the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, Electronic Arts, and the Entertainment Software
Association have funded GlassLab with the goal of
“integrat[ing]state-led content standards and measure[ing]
student learning by modifying popular video game titles and
creating original video games.”
Key Takeaway: Gaming is one of the most promising
ways to enhance online education. Introducing key elements
of games can help introduce greater critical thinking and
collaboration to the learning process.
Collaborative consumption is emerging in
education.
As in the travel industry, peer-to-peer sharing potentially
disrupts the existing educational model predicated on
transmission of learning from geography-based middleman
(teacher) to student. Just as Airbnb established the idea
that regular people opening their homes to strangers to rent
as an alternative to hotels was not just feasible but widely
appealing, startups such as Skillshare, Dabble, P2PU and
The Amazings are proving that people will turn to non-
traditional teachers, or teachers far outside their normal
circles, for knowledge.
The web’s ability to connect strangers, share resources, and
transfer knowledge makes it fertile ground for the education
industry. These companies have built an online marketplace
that matches students with teachers, some for digital courses
and others in the real world.
Skillshare’s philosophy emphasizes the idea that anyone
with a unique skill can be a teacher and learning can happen
anywhere. Classes range from Rock Poster Design to
Interior Design to iPhone Development. Similarly, UK-based
The Amazings offers classes that draw on the wisdom and
experience of older people to bridge the knowledge gap
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between generations. The community offers classes on
baking, knitting, quilting and other traditional crafts and skills.
One of the key aspects driving success of these models is
the self-governance of the communities. The site relies on
volunteers who are involved in multiple aspects of running it.
Reviews, feedback, and course revisions are guided by the
community, and the openness of these models encourages
accountability.
Key Takeaway: While these ventures still occupy a
niche, the attributes of the sharing economy–transparency,
reciprocity and trust–can reform key pieces of the education
ecosystem.
and out of the classroom.
Educators and administrators are slowly embracing the
potential of mobile, which was once considered a distraction
into the classroom are myriad: they‘re cheaper and more
portable than laptops or desktops, and with multimedia
capabilities including video, cameras, GPS and text, can be
extremely powerful learning tools. Some school districts have
adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy as a way to
meet cost-cutting measures and work with technology that
already has a high penetration among student populations.
Mobile is not without challenges in the classroom. Issues
often cited include equity of access for students, developing
network security policies, overcoming student distraction,
and teacher training. Yet classrooms that have embraced
mobile technologies are already seeing dividends. Students
are already using their smartphones to record lessons, look
up information instantaneously, and practice spelling skills.
place in mobile technology education, providing students with
example, in Virginia, the Radford Outdoor Augmented Reality
(ROAR) project is a narrative, participatory game played on
smartphones that correlates students’ physical location with
their digital presence. Students play collaboratively, exploring
nearby locations, and when they come within 30 feet of the
digital artifacts embedded into the game, it triggers video,
audio and text.
Outside of the classroom, mobile apps that provide
educational content have exploded in popularity. In a
recent study by The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame
Workshop, one-third of game apps make an educational
claim, and education apps are the second most popular
category in the Apple App Store according to 148apps. One
of the most compelling characteristics of mobile devices
is that they inspire exploration of content, of the physical
environment, and with other users.
Key Takeaway: The advantages of incorporating mobile
learning into education are manifold. Mobile devices have
become more and more ubiquitous, they provide access to
potentially unlimited knowledge, and can even encourage
better communication between students and teachers. Most
take place anywhere at anytime.
Big data has multiple education applications.
Like other industries, education is beginning to discover
the power of data analytics. However, unlike commercial
applications using big data to identify new consumer targets
or predict behavior, analytics in education are focused on
providing more personalized experiences for students,
improving retention, and providing insight for educators,
administrators and policymakers.
Collecting data throughout the learning process allows
institutions to customize curricula for individuals. Unlike
MOOCs, which are a relatively inexpensive innovation within
the education ecosystem, applying data analytics will be
also resources across an organization including teacher input,
technical skill, and curriculum experts.
inBloom, funded by the Carnegie Corporation and Bill
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mentality of most school districts. To do this, the organization
is developing non-proprietary, open source technology
products to help educators and parents get a cohesive view
of a student’s progress. The goal is to simplify the data that
results from multiple sources, analyze performance, and
support personalized learning.
The personalized learning sector is also a hot one for
investors. According to NewSchools Venture Fund, a
education for low-income children, the sector attracted $425
million in venture capital in 2012. The Gates Foundation,
in addition to the $100 million it’s pledged to inBloom, has
also distributed $70 million in grants to schools and private
companies to develop personalized learning tools.
Key Takeaway: While MOOCs are inexpensive and easy to
scale, the application of Big Data to the education ecosystem
is where true innovation lies. While expensive and time-
retention and improved outcomes for students and teachers.
The rise of the Rockstar Teacher is coming.
The convergence of two trends mentioned above–the
driving another development: the rise of the Rockstar
Teacher. Teachers who embrace technology platforms for
classroom.
Duke University Fuqua School of Business Professor Dan
Ariely, for example, who has taught classes on behavioral
economics with Coursera, has shared some recent statistics
on his experience with online education. His Coursera class
has 140,000 registrations, with 67,000 who watched at
least one video, and 33,000 students who took at least one
quiz. Additionally, 6,000 students submitted the mandatory
peer-reviewed essay. His TED talks now have over two million
views. Peter Norvig, Google’s Director of Research, has also
than 160,000 students enrolled. And these numbers pale
in comparison to educators and entrepreneurs like Salman
Khan. Khan Academy videos have been viewed more than
283 million times in just a few years.
With this kind of scale, educators like Ariely, Norvig and
others have the potential to reach hundreds of thousands, if
not millions of students globally. The potential consequences
of the rise of the Rockstar Teacher are still unknown. Could
scale and ratings one day usurp the traditional tenure path
of publishing? Possibly. While the impact on the professional
path of teachers is debatable, it’s hard to see a downside for
students, who will have access to previously inaccessible but
talented teachers.
Key Takeaway: The rise of the Rockstar Teacher is still
nascent but potentially exposes talented teachers to a much
broader public. In the future, institutions may value scale,
ratings, and accessibility as much as they value publishing
research.
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Acknowledgements.
The authors acknowledge the following from Huge for
contributing their insights and feedback:
John McCrory, Content Strategy Director
Brendan Bolton-Klinger, Experience Lead