Monthly Archives: August 2013

“How can we measure the value of higher education? Higher education has always promised to promote and maintain freedom, stimulate imagination and creativity, and reveal the unlimited possibilities of humanity. And we can acknowledge our continuous progress in many spheres … Continue reading →

“Adaptive learning software tailors the learning experience to a student’s strengths and weaknesses.” http://www.troymedia.com/2013/08/26/technology-poised-to-revolutionize-education/

“This city’s focus on live music and technology as key drivers of economic growth received a major boost yesterday when a national study was released here touting the broad-ranging benefits of music education for the digital economy.” http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4046083-report-credits-music-education-for-boosting-high-tech-communities/

“On average, roughly half of all Canadians between the ages of 25 and 64 have attended college or university, but education levels are not even across all provinces.” http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2013/08/09/the-most-and-least-educated-parts-of-canada/

“The sheer size and diversity of our higher education system has long been a pillar of strength, distinguishing U.S. postsecondary education from the rest of the world. But that also means our wide array of institutions — two-year and four-year, … Continue reading →

“Youth unemployment has been the scourge of much of the developed world throughout the recession and recovery, but the data show that higher education may be the greatest antidote for this economic toxin. Fortunately, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and … Continue reading →

“Canadian universities are being proactive and offering support to international students caught in the visa backlog created by the labour dispute between federal government and foreign diplomats. The extent to which international students, who require study permits to attend schools in … Continue reading →

“According to the Education at a Glance 2012 report issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada maintains its leadership as the world’s most educated country. In fact, the percentage of our population with a tertiary education has … Continue reading →

“To understand what is happening in these classrooms, Ms Ripley follows three American teenagers who spend a year as foreign-exchange students in Finland, Poland and South Korea. Their wide-eyed observations make for compelling reading. In each country, the Americans are … Continue reading →

“Canadian Ambassador to Athens Robert Peck this week announced the first Canada-Greece/Cyprus University Partnership Forum, which will take place in Athens on September 16. Eight Canadian institutions will take part in the showcase of Canadian higher education. These are the … Continue reading →

“A new survey says international students studying in Canada pay some of the lowest fees amongst Western developed nations.” http://globalnews.ca/news/777089/canada-boasts-some-of-the-lowest-international-student-fees-amongst-western-developed-nations-survey-finds/

“A classmate of mine at what was then a reasonably but not insanely selective Northeastern college has since become an education consultant. “So,” I asked him casually, “what chance do you suppose we would have — ” “None,” he said, before … Continue reading →

“Digital education is like whitewater rafting. Or like the Napster era in music. The two analogies were among many that came up yesterday as panelists considered the future of technology in education at a Scientific American and Macmillan Science & … Continue reading →

“If you want to make studying for a degree that little bit easier – and you should, because university is hard – the best way to do it is by going digital. Typed notes are a must. Either bash them … Continue reading →

“Most students stick to the straight and narrow when it comes to picking their course at uni. “I was good at English (or maths, or chemistry) at school, I’ll do that.” It’s not surprising – there are tens of thousands of courses … Continue reading →

“Indeed, the price of higher education — and how that price is paid — is still a huge problem in this country. Federal and student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion. Today, the average graduate leaves school with nearly $30,000 in debt. … Continue reading →

“Education may not always be thought of as an innovative sector but as schools increasingly look to relieve budgetary burdens and provide inspirational education experiences, a new breed of innovative social enterprises are emerging that can help on both counts.” http://www.theguardian.com/social-enterprise-network/2013/aug/02/social-enterprise-aids-education-innovation