While a college's general education curriculum touches every student, officials may go many years without touching those requirements in any significant way. In fact, some institutions are still using general ed programs developed between 20 and 30 years ago, before the digital revolution transformed the lives of students. "There's a sense of urgency in addressing some […]

The work of Richard Mayer, a computer- and multimedia-based learning specialist out of San Diego, is of close interest to Brian Klaas. He speaks on how Mayer's principles, which he's been researching for 20 years, tie directly into what we understand about the neurobiology of the brain, and how we actually store information and memories. […]

Community college leaders who have launched campaigns to rebrand career and technical education say they face a generational challenge. Today, parents and even many high school guidance counselors cling to a perception that these vocational programs appeal only to less ambitious students or lead to low-paying careers. "For an entire generation, we had the idea […]

Strolling across a new campus, a student has little idea where they're going. Then their phone dings. A beacon has sensed their location. "The library is straight ahead," the message says—and by the way, "here's a coupon for a mocha in its cafÁ©." A handful of colleges and universities are experimenting with beacon technology such […]