Webpage for ASU Online (Scoop News Group) Pearson announces end to decade-long OPM contract with Arizona State University Pearson and Arizona State University are ending a decade-long contract that accounted for about one-third of Pearson's OPM revenue. Apr 20, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) University of Michigan takes virtual reality to Coursera The university plans to use lessons from its extended-reality initiative to offer 10 courses focused on skills training. Apr 19, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Scoop News Group) 2022 Educause Horizon Report highlights emerging edtech, professional development The 2022 Educause Horizon Report shares strategies for emerging technology and developing sustainable online learning. Apr 19, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) Want to be a university CIO? Educause ‘Pathways’ website shows how Educause's "Pathways" website charts four paths for higher education technology professionals, each with planning resources and advice. Apr 15, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(PIKE / AFP via Getty Images) Educational equity dashboard in the works at Dept. of Education The department released plans to create a dashboard showing measures of educational equity, including academic supports and early childhood education. Apr 14, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
Concentric Sky Founder Wayne Skipper sits near a chicken coop while he pitches a talk for the SXSW EDU conference. (Concentric Sky / YouTube) Instructure acquires Concentric Sky, the firm behind Canvas’ badges Instructure has purchased Concentric Sky, the firm behind the default badging tool included in the Canvas learning management system. Apr 14, 2022 By Colin Wood
Leaves fall on Lincoln College on Oct. 31, 2018. (Mark Gordon) Illinois’ Lincoln College on brink of closure months after ransomware attack The rural, predominately Black Lincoln College was already facing financial struggles when a ransomware attack disrupted the admissions. Apr 14, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Finding the ‘recipe’ for calculating OER benefits The Midwest Higher Education Compact released guidance for states on how to calculate student savings and run cost-benefit analysis as more systems consider open educational resources. Apr 13, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Scoop News Group) Modern Campus joins Ellucian’s integrated services platform Modern Campus said the new partnership will make it easier for institutions using technology from both companies to integrate the software. Apr 13, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Ellucian wants users’ data on career opportunities, student success Edtech giant Ellucian is allowing the Burning Glass Institute research group to use its data for workforce development research. Apr 12, 2022 By Emily Bamforth