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Ep. 82 – Mentoring, Global Engagement, and AI in Higher Education with Gary S. May

Gary S. May discusses inclusive excellence, STEM mentoring, AI for the public good, and the future of global research universities. ...

Digital Literacy is Key, Now More Than Ever

Digital literacy is essential for navigating a technological world because it promotes individuals' access to information and integral development. ...
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Incorporate Technologies in Class Using the SAMR Model

The SAMR model helps teachers visualize how to implement educational technologies to improve students’ learning wisely. ...
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Green Skills for a Sustainable Future

The "green transition" implies a radical change in economic models and society toward sustainability; green skills and competencies are critical for mitigating environmental impact. ...

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“Humanities must be a fundamental part of universities”

In an exclusive interview for the Observatory, Magdalena Merbilháa talks about the role of the humanities in the future of education, the new role of ...

Tec de Monterrey reaches the top 200 worldwide

Tecnológico de Monterrey reaches the 199th place in QS World University Rankings’ new edition, and it is positioned as the best private university in Mexico.

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Teclabs from Tecnológico de Monterrey is launching a new corporate accelerator to support Edtech startups

Teclabs EdTech accelerator seeks to accelerate companies on early stages improving, supporting and innovating education through technology.

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A new tool helps universities track cheating patterns in online programs

A new platform aims to help colleges measure their rate of online test-taking violations by drawing information from hundreds of thousands of university students across ...

Skill up now, pay later: one startup wants to change the paradigm of higher education

A San Francisco-based startup wants to reimagine college by offering a debt-free, one-year college alternative with a world-class education that prepares students for the jobs ...

Coursera raises $64 million in fourth round of funding

The online learning platform Coursera announced that it raised $64 million in its fourth round of funding, which it will use to accelerate innovation and ...

Harvard revokes acceptances for at least ten students over offensive memes on Facebook

Harvard University revoked acceptance offers to at least ten prospective members of the Class of 2021 after the students posted “obscene memes” in a private ...

Major changes in job training are necessary to compete with AI

A new paper addresses the concern that Artificial Intelligence might destroy millions of jobs and analyses five major themes about the future of jobs training ...

High contrast in salaries among European teachers

According to a study by the OECD, Europe has both the best and worst paid teachers in the world: Luxemburg educators are paid as much ...

Using simulations in science lessons can improve learning

Science can be difficult to visualize. But using simulations in science courses can help improve learning by allowing students to interact with the data. 

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“Get a job or your money back!” Another online learning platform offers job guarantees

OpenClassrooms, the French online platform, is guaranteeing students they'll find a job within six months of earning their degree, or they'll give them their money back.

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One university is requiring all freshmen to take a coding course

Data is the new currency and industry leaders are looking for candidates with coding skills, across all fields. That is why Miami University Farmer School ...

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