Using technology to improve the cost-effectiveness of the academy: Part 1
Is e-learning failing in higher education?
In previous blogs, I have discussed whether e-learning is failing in higher education. To answer the question, I have...
An sociologist’s view of the contemporary university
Tuchman, G. (2009) Wannabe U: Inside the Corporate University Chicago: University of Chicago Press
'Based on years of observation at a state school, Wannabe U...
Book review: Distance and blended learning in Asia
Latchem, C. and Jung, I. (2010) Distance and blended learning in Asia New York/London: Routledge
Overview
This is one of the best books I have read...
Integrating e-learning in African universities
Last week I participated in a three day workshop in Bonn, Germany, for senior African higher education leaders on Integrating e-Learning: Key Challenge for...
A test of leadership: Charting the Future of U.S. Higher Education
Spellings, M. (2006) A Test of Leadership: Charting the Future of U.S. Higher Education Washington DC: US Department of Education
I'm a little late referencing...
Reforming the higher education system in the USA
Zemsky, R. (2009) Making Reform Work: The Case for Transforming American Higher Education Chapel Hill NC: Rutgers University Press
Zemsky says that this is the...
Online learning as a strategic asset
McCarthy, S. and Samors, R. (2009) Online Learning as a Strategic Asset, Vol. 1: A Resource for Campus Leaders Washington DC: Association of Public...
The Open University of Hong Kong: a flexible learning approach
The Open University of Hong Kong (2009) Annual Report 2008-2009 Hong Kong: OUHK
This report marks '20 years of innovative education', and illustrates the changes...
Schools get help in using Web 2.0 tools
Stansbury, M. (2009) Schools get help in using Web 2.0 tools eSchool News, Sept 2
This article discusses two recent papers from the the Consortium...
Conference at MIT: University Leadership: Bringing Technology-Enabled Education to Learners of All Ages
Fifth International LINC Conference Scheduled for Spring of 2010
"University Leadership: Bringing Technology-Enabled Education to Learners of All Ages"
This conference will be held May 24th...