Mobile-friendly FAFSA expected in spring 2018 The mobile app will allow students to fill out and submit FAFSA forms from their phones — and toggle between devices as they choose. Nov 29, 2017 By Emily Tate
EdScoop California colleges use machine learning to discard fake enrollment applications California Community Colleges has been working with AWS to parse the 10,000 fake enrollment applications it receives each day, CTO says. Nov 29, 2017 By Zaid Shoorbajee
Private sector is sharing more data with academic researchers, study finds Future of Privacy Forum survey: Half of sharing began in last five years. Nov 29, 2017 By Richard W. Walker
EdScoop FCC’s plan to dismantle net neutrality rules raises serious concerns for educators Edtech supporters say the proposal would hinder learning and undermine the openness of educational resources. Nov 28, 2017 By Kate Roddy
UCSD aims to revolutionize student success with new data-rich platform The Student Activity Hub, debuting at UCSD and the University of Kentucky, provides a “360-degree" view of student behavior and performance. Nov 27, 2017 By Richard W. Walker
EdScoop EDUCAUSE’s Susan Grajek assesses latest shifts in ‘Top 10 IT Issues’ Higher education research chief discerns how business pressures are forging stronger ties between college leaders and CIOs and shifting their strategies. Nov 27, 2017 By Wyatt Kash
Connecticut report calls for mastery-based learning in K-12 schools Moving away from a school-centered model would close learning gaps and improve students' learning experience, the authors say. Nov 22, 2017 By Kate Roddy
Virginia becomes first state to require computer science education Virginia's State Board of Education unanimously adopted mandatory standards for computer science education — a first nationally. Nov 20, 2017
EdScoop Colleges urged to bolster creative side of students’ digital literacy Students know how to consume digital content, but need more help learning to create and use it in the workplace, New Media Consortium study says. Nov 17, 2017 By Wyatt Kash
EdScoop Library of Congress launches three new learning apps The apps are designed for K-12 students and cover subjects such as American history, government and civics. Nov 17, 2017