Meritocracy is at the heart of the modern democratic state. In principle it guarantees that the rewards in a society will be distributed based on accomplishment. However, once the components of merit are agreed upon […]
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A provocative article in IoT Agenda explores some of the sociological issues raised by the Internet of Things and related technologies. Such issues are likely to become more pressing as technology progresses and networked devices […]
A recent article cites Bill Gates who several years ago predicted that in the search for talent it would be important for organizations to offer employees the flexibility that comes with working remotely. The article […]
The latest report on the proceedings of the Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change Project are now available. The ILETC project is a multi-year effort, based at the University of Melbourne, that involved researchers, educators, […]
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I have previously called attention to the challenges posed by online program managers (OPMs), those companies that manage some or all aspects of online programs for colleges and universities. A new report from the Century […]
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If the history of wars was written by the parents of those who fought, we would no doubt have a different, or at least a more complex, understanding. Parents have a unique perspective on the […]
A global survey of learners sponsored by Pearson and conducted by The Harris Poll has identified a number of key trends regarding attitudes toward education. While learners world wide believe that education will continue to […]
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