Assessment
Culture War Games
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 […]
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Self-Directed Learning
DIY Learning Rising
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 […]
Assessment
Fourteen Princeton Graduate Programs Make GRE Test Optional
Fourteen departments at Princeton University have decided to make the GRE test optional for applicants. The move is intended to encourage a more diverse applicant pool. Departmental representatives expressed concerns that standardized tests may be […]
Assessment
Student Evaluations of Teaching Labeled “Problematic”
The American Sociological Association has issued a statement labeling the current use of student evaluations of teaching in higher education as “problematic.” Among the problems cited are the weak relationship between student evaluations of teaching […]
Data Analytics Research
A Finer Grained Approach to Location Data
For those of us interested in research that incorporates location data, the new Apple iPhones contain a hidden perk. As reported in this Wired article the new iPhones contain a new chip, the U1, which […]
Recipes
Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes […]
Distance Learning
Distance Learning Heroes
If you care about the future of distance learning and you have not yet encountered Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski’s Learning How to Learn MOOC on Coursera, you are in for a real treat. The […]
Distance Learning
The View Beyond Our Pond
Sometimes it is easy to miss the most important point in an article, particularly if you are not looking for it. In a recent piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education Goldie Blumenstyke reports on […]
Lab Notes
Why Recipes?
Why does LatrLab have a recipes section? It might seem out of place on a site devoted to designing the future of learning. However, in most collaborative work sites individuals find opportunities to share a […]
Recipes
German Sweet Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting
German Sweet Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting […]