More tips on faculty development for a competency-free profession

Young, J. (2010) Reaching the Last Technology Holdouts at the Front of the Classroom Chronicle of Higher Education, July 24

An interview with Chris Dede, one of the authors of the U.S. National Educational Technology Plan issued in draft form in March.

Although Chris Dede gives some useful tips, there is [...]

The CDW-G report on 21st century campus technology

CDW-G (2010) 21st Century Campus Report Vernon Hills ILL: CDW-G

CDW is a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. Now in its third year, the CDW-G 21st-Century Campus Report examines the role of technology in higher education. CDW-G surveyed more than 1,000 college students, faculty and Information Technology [...]

My thoughts on managing technology in universities

One of my favourite web sites is Keith Hampson’s Higher Education Management Group.

It was therefore an honour for me to be invited to be interviewed by him for my thoughts on managing technology in higher education. Here, with Keith’s permission, is a copy of the interview:

Dr. Tony Bates is one the [...]

OECD book on the relationship between digital literacy and performance in science

Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (2010) Are the New Millenium Learners Making the Grade? Paris: OECD

From the book’s web site

Using data from PISA 2006, this book analyzes to what extent investments in technology enhance educational outcomes. One of the most striking findings of this study is that the digital [...]

A report of online learning activities in the USA

Source : https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html

The European Re.Vica project has been building country reports on online learning and virtual campuses for a growing number of countries.

It has just published its updated report on the USA, a daunting task given the range and diversity of the U.S. system. From their newsletter: