Spread the loveJason M Lodge, University of Melbourne and Anna Dabrowski, University of Melbourne Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are moving beyond the hype they generated in 2012. MOOCs are now reaching a point where they may soon find their niche in the educational ecosystem. One possibility being discussed is that MOOCs could be used as formal credit for high school. It appears as though secondary students are already engaging in MOOCs. Free online courses from some of the world’s top universities are being taken by high school students to supplement their study at school. However, while MOOCs can provide […]

Spread the loveArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming and improving the ways that industries such as healthcare, banking, energy, and retail operations function. However, there is one industry that offers incredible potential for the application of artificial intelligence technologies: education. The introduction of artificial intelligence can bring significant opportunities and challenges to higher education. Personalized learning and the challenges of higher ed Institutions of higher education face a broad range of challenges, including disengaged learners, high dropout rates, and the ineffectiveness of a conventional “one-size-fits-all” way of teaching. When data analytics and artificial intelligence are used responsibly, personalized learning activities can be created […]

Spread the loveSchools across the country are constantly looking for new ways they can improve education for students and teachers. In this modern age, it makes sense that many school districts would look to edtech for the answers. Is it possible that edtech could lead school improvement and promote better outcomes for students? The reality is that edtech can be a powerful force in the classroom when it is used appropriately. School officials in charge of the purchasing decisions should really know how they can best use edtech to promote improvement among their students. You must know how to choose […]