Move Over MOOCs, It’s Online, Competency Time
Michael Horn, Forbes contributor, makes the case for online, competency-based learning over MOOCs.
» Read moreAuthor: Yvonne Chan
Yvonne is a writer for Edtech Times who is most interested in technology's role in culture. When she is not combing the web for the latest in educational technology, she is reading classic literature or watching the game on TV. You may know her from Gradeable, Boston.com, Emerson College, Busa Wine & Spirits, UMass Dartmouth, or Burlington High School.
MIT Media Lab Unveils ScratchJr for Coding in K-2
MIT’s Media Lab has released ScratchJr, a free iPad app that helps children ages five to seven learn to program stories and games.
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Alaska School Board Approves Superintendent Program
The Alaska Board of Education and Early Development has approved a new program for current and aspiring school superintendents.
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5 Colleges That Produce Awesome IT Grads
Check out which schools are cranking out the best IT professionals in the country, according to U.S. News.
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Hot Majors That Didn’t Used to Exist
Though traditional majors like business, nursing, and psychology are still the most popular, here are some cool majors of the new generation.
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Carnegie Mellon to Test Duolingo App for International Admissions
Duolingo is partnering with Carnegie Mellon to test whether or no a 20-minute, $20 test is enough to prove an international student’s English proficiency.
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The Desktop Productivity App is Hot Again
The desktop version is no longer an added bonus, but a necessary feature for productivity apps that would like to stick around.
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University of Pennsylvania Converts to Contactless ID Cards
UPenn is officially converting their magnetic stripe ID cards and to cards with embedded chips—think of a card you would use to pay for a train ride.
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Udacity Upgrades Their Machine Learning Courses
Udacity, in partnership with Georgia Tech, has upgraded their machine learning selection.
» Read moreHouse Votes to Simplify Education Tax Breaks for Students
The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a permanent $2,500/year tax credit to help students pay for tuition and related higher education expenses.
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