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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crab Cakes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
German Sweet Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting […]
I have previously taken stock of the variety of online activities engaged in by colleges and universities. The list of possibilities for forms of online learning is lengthy, and it is sometimes difficult to understand […]
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