Higher Education - Tech & Learning

Video learning might be more effective than in-person lectures.

Research: Video Learning May be More Effective Than In-person Lectures

By Erik Ofgang published 31 March 21

Video learning outperformed in-person lectures in an analysis of more than 105 studies looking at college students taught via live lectures, pre-recorded lectures, or a combination of the two.

Best Remote & Blended Learning Tools 2021

By TL Editors published 29 March 21

Judges deemed these products as standouts for helping students, parents, and teachers succeed in these new learning environments.

Covid Commencement 2.0

By Erik Ofgang published 24 March 21

Universities offer a mix of in-person and remote-only commencements that should be an improvement over last year

3D Game Design: What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published 16 March 21

3D game design is a growing field with lots of career opportunities in various industries

4 Tips for Offering Online Exams

By Erik Ofgang published 10 March 21

The University of New England, Australia has given more than 40,000 online exams over the past year, here’s what they’ve learned

Why Zoom Fatigue Occurs and How Educators Can Overcome It

By Erik Ofgang published 9 March 21

Zoom fatigue is real, say researchers at Stanford University, but there are steps educators can take to prevent it

Tech & Learning Names the Winners of the 2021 Best Remote & Blended Learning Tools

By TL Editors published 25 February 21

T&L's judges deemed these products as standouts for helping students, parents, and teachers succeed in these new learning environments

How Esports Taps the Power of Near-Peer Mentorship

By Katie Salen published 18 February 21

Esports is an ideal environment to partner college students with high school students to build life skills and prepare for the road ahead

How to Build a Distance Learning Infrastructure for Higher Ed

By Tony Pearson published 29 January 21

To better support distance learning, North Carolina State upgraded its tech hardware and infrastructure, including centralized control rooms

Tech & Learning’s Leveling Up: Esports & Education Conference & Expo

How to Build a Higher Ed Esports Program

By Erik Ofgang published 26 January 21

Esports can build on-campus gaming communities and help students learn a variety of career skills

CDC: In-Person College Associated with Increased Covid-19 Spread

By Erik Ofgang published 25 January 21

A new report examines the impact of Covid-19 transmission on campuses across the country.

How to Build Teacher Capacity for Mobile Learning Through Peer Coaching

By Annie Galvin Teich published 22 December 20

New training model ensures preservice teachers will effectively implement mobile technology

4 Strategies for Managing Student Email

By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 20

Setting guidelines and specifying access can help both students and teachers improve communication

The Future of Hybrid Learning

By Erik Ofgang published 15 December 20

HyFlex pioneer Dr. Brian Beatty discusses what’s working and what’s not in hybrid learning, and what’s to come

Think Tank Drives Practical Innovation and Collaboration

By Ellen Ullman published 7 December 20

ASU’s Luminosity Lab, a think tank, is expanding its efforts to create and implement real-world solutions for local health care, education, and energy challenges.

100k Mentor Challenge Underway

By Ellen Ullman published 4 December 20

The 100k Mentor Challenge matches underserved college students with Fortune 500 mentors to learn about networking and other job-ready skills

How to Stay Connected to Students During Covid

By Erik Ofgang published 30 November 20

Creating new study spaces and encouraging peer mentorship are among the ways higher ed institutions are trying to stay connected to students

How to Take College Orientation Online

By Ellen Ullman published 24 November 20

Higher ed has had to re-imagine college orientation with new strategies and digital tools

How Remote Learning Is Affecting the Future of Classroom Design

By Erik Ofgang published 17 November 20

Classroom design has been forced to adapt to the needs of remote learners and hybrid teaching approaches

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How to Stay Healthy While Competing in Esports

By Erik Ofgang published 10 November 20

Higher ed is applying sports science to help athletes stay healthy while competing in esports