Educational Leadership

Higher education bodies write to Gavin Williamson saying little has been done to help disadvantaged students access remote learning

Algorithms are shaping our lives. Where’s academia when it comes to helping us make sense of this?

The technologies report provides a snapshot of the relatively new technological investments colleges and universities will be spending the most time implementing, planning, and tracking in 2017.

As the presidential election approaches, we are asking leading experts to assess the state of education in the country now; to evaluate President Obama’s legacy and highlight what needs to happen under the next administration.

This article was written by Gilly Salmon More than 1,000 years of formal university learning and teaching does not change quickly, or without a struggle. But we are starting to see some key tech trends engaging staff and students – and therein lies the secret to change! Here are five key trends emerging across the global higher education sector. 1. Mobility As we move forward, higher education will become increasingly mobile, resulting in students carrying their university “in their pockets”. Mobile computing devices (such as smartphones and tablets) are more affordable, more accessible and easier to use than desktop computers. …

“We dropped over $10,000 last year on a math product, but I’m not sure if it’s really helped our students learn.”
Sound familiar?

"Regardless of the test, the impact of tech has been negative. Google is distracting, ethics are a mess."


Alan November, Edtech commentator and former schoo

Digital transformation (Dx) is a cultural, workforce, and technological shift. It is being driven by technology trends and changes that include advances in analytics, artificial intelligence, the cloud, mobile, consumerization, social networks, and storage capacities. Those drivers are enabling a new approach to everything from digital architectures to how campus leaders interact with the IT organization, all with the expected outcomes of new business models, improved student outcomes, different teaching and learning methods, and new research capabilities.

Straight from the CIO's bike saddle: The author shares observations about technology and the role of the CIO inspired by a renewed interest in cycling.

How can we be proactive as we optimize the promise of technology to anticipate and meet the needs of the diversity of students, faculty, and staff today and in the future?

For nearly 30 years, pundits have predicted that education technology would disrupt higher education. Online courses will reduce costs and create..

Technology use is at an all-time high for tertiary students, including through online courses, but many still yearn for face-to-face contact with staff an