Education outlook

The college-loan scandal

“In a way, America itself is violating the Truth in Lending Act. It’s cheering millions of high school graduates toward college every year, feeding them into the debt grinder under the banner of increased opportunity.”

The college-loan scandal

“In a way, America itself is violating the Truth in Lending Act. It’s cheering millions of high school graduates toward college every year, feeding them into the debt grinder under the banner of increased opportunity.”

Introducing Mechanics Academy

The author of this blog describes how he plans to creatively use web-based simulation technology to enhance computational science education.

Introducing Mechanics Academy

The author of this blog describes how he plans to creatively use web-based simulation technology to enhance computational science education.

The internet and the future of learning

Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share in whole new ways. Can this dynamic shift in mindset profoundly change the way we learn in the future?

The internet and the future of learning

Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share in whole new ways. Can this dynamic shift in mindset profoundly change the way we learn in the future?

Is algebra necessary?

This question is posed by a political science professor in a recent essay. Whether you agree with his arguments or not (I don’t), it’s a great article for bringing into discussion what knowledge should be compulsory for all.

Is algebra necessary?

This question is posed by a political science professor in a recent essay. Whether you agree with his arguments or not (I don’t), it’s a great article for bringing into discussion what knowledge should be compulsory for all.

STEM Ph.D. students have declining interest in research

Scientists-in-the-making in grad programs are growing less and less likely to want tenure-track jobs. Even when they do, many of them are more inclined toward teaching than research.

STEM Ph.D. students have declining interest in research

Scientists-in-the-making in grad programs are growing less and less likely to want tenure-track jobs. Even when they do, many of them are more inclined toward teaching than research.

Snarky criticism sure is easer than offering solutions

I try to summarise the recent controversy arising from teachers ganging up against Khan Academy, and offer my own opinions on the matter.

Snarky criticism sure is easer than offering solutions

I try to summarise the recent controversy arising from teachers ganging up against Khan Academy, and offer my own opinions on the matter.

Scott Cook on technology and education

The founder and chairman of Intuit says that technology can revolutionise education in the same way it revolutionised the entertainment industry.

Scott Cook on technology and education

The founder and chairman of Intuit says that technology can revolutionise education in the same way it revolutionised the entertainment industry.

The silliness surrounding the term “MOOC”

I feel that the term MOOC is overloaded, overused and sounds silly. We ought to be able to do better.

The silliness surrounding the term “MOOC”

I feel that the term MOOC is overloaded, overused and sounds silly. We ought to be able to do better.

Online classes cut costs, but do they dilute brands?

Schools who go online also put their names on the line. Do they run the risk of potentially diluting their brands?

Online classes cut costs, but do they dilute brands?

Schools who go online also put their names on the line. Do they run the risk of potentially diluting their brands?

Will employers ever take online learning seriously?

In the midst of all the hoopla surrounding the recent mushrooming of online learning efforts, Lauren Landry asks a sobering question. I answer “yes.”

Will employers ever take online learning seriously?

In the midst of all the hoopla surrounding the recent mushrooming of online learning efforts, Lauren Landry asks a sobering question. I answer “yes.”

A conversation with Bill Gates about higher ed

The Chronicle recently chatted with Bill Gates about his vision for how colleges can be transformed through technology. Let’s see what he had to say.

A conversation with Bill Gates about higher ed

The Chronicle recently chatted with Bill Gates about his vision for how colleges can be transformed through technology. Let’s see what he had to say.

Startup incubators at universities

Could startup incubators at universities help expand their real-world impact of researcher’s efforts?

Startup incubators at universities

Could startup incubators at universities help expand their real-world impact of researcher’s efforts?

Making online education count

Massively open online courses are not credit-bearing. But a pathway to college credit for the courses already exists—one that experts say many students may soon take.

Making online education count

Massively open online courses are not credit-bearing. But a pathway to college credit for the courses already exists—one that experts say many students may soon take.

In defence of the Ph.D.

A Professor of History at The New School defends the Ph.D. against the anti-intellectualism that is pervasive in our culture today.

In defence of the Ph.D.

A Professor of History at The New School defends the Ph.D. against the anti-intellectualism that is pervasive in our culture today.

Online classes see cheating go high-tech

“Tech-savvy students are finding ways to cheat that let them ace online courses with minimal effort, in ways that are difficult to detect.”

Online classes see cheating go high-tech

“Tech-savvy students are finding ways to cheat that let them ace online courses with minimal effort, in ways that are difficult to detect.”

The rise of the SuperProfessor

“… able to leap tall buildings… in a single lecture!”

The rise of the SuperProfessor

“… able to leap tall buildings… in a single lecture!”