Depts. of Education, Defense Launch Learning Registry

 The U.S. Departments of Education and Defense have launched a new joint project, the Learning Registry, a technology that aims to facilitate the aggregation and sharing of educational resources across multiple learning portals and websites.    The U.S....
Open Education Sites Offer Free Content for All

Open Education Sites Offer Free Content for All

Open education sites exemplify how technology is democratizing education. These sites allow both learners and teachers to create their own curriculum, whether it’s used in or out of the classroom. Open education sites exemplify how technology is democratizing...
Big Ideas Fest Brings in Big Thinkers

Big Ideas Fest Brings in Big Thinkers

It takes people with big ideas — and smart ways to implement them — to make any progress. And that’s the point of the Big Ideas Fest, held December 4-7 in Half Moon Bay, Calif., a gathering of leaders and innovators who will share their thoughts and...

Why are textbooks so expensive?

 College textbook prices increased at double the rate of inflation for several years but there are creative ways to find course materials for less.  College textbook prices increased at double the rate of inflation for several years but there are creative...