According to a recent survey conducted by SHARE, many IT college graduates are not ready for the real-world workforce. Thiscomes at a time when many employers and IT departments in colleges are expecting a “thaw” in hiring. According to the study, 59 percent of companies are looking to hire IT college grads in the coming [...]
Several accredited schools online are taking precautions to prevent students from cheating. As the popularity of online education continues to grow, regrettably so does the ease with which cheating in online courses goes undetected. The convenience of learning without ever setting foot in a classroom or meeting an instructor also gives students increased opportunities to cheat without getting caught.
It seems like a paradox; corporate profits are on the rise again while the average American is still struggling to make ends meet. The year 2010 saw some of the biggest earnings to date for some Wall Street banks and other corporations. Despite these earnings, the same companies are hesitant to invest again while the economy is still unpredictable.
In a stunning, but not unexpected move, Mayor Angel Taveras of Providence, Rhode Island has sent layoff notices to 1,926 teachers – all the teachers in the city. While not every one of them will be dismissed, under state law all teachers need to be notified before March 1, long before the start of the new school year. This warning system “gives [the school district] the freedom to let go many of them later without having to single any of them out now.”
Toledo proposes eliminating public school art instruction By now, it’s common knowledge that American education is in need of reform. Public school districts across the country, as well as higher education institutions face significant state budget cuts that are forcing them to eliminate expenses by any means possible. As elementary and secondary schools focus their [...]
Amidst a nursing shortage, nursing schools are being forced to reduce student enrollment due to budget limitations. Colleges and universities across the country are facing state budget cuts, which unfortunately force them to raise student tuition and limit program offerings. Cuts to nursing programs inconveniently come “amid a time of increased demand for nurses—a need that has only rise with the passing of health care reform, and an aging Baby Boomer population and nursing workforce.”
College-entrance exams are a major source of stress for high school students, as well as their parents. But outside research is increasingly showing that for many students, studying online independently may be more beneficial than expensive, one-on-one tutoring sessions and classes. Free online practice exams and inexpensive test-prep books have been shown to help students prepare as well as, if not better than costly tutoring sessions.
The hype for space tourism seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. Hospitality students with a specialization in tourism may find that in a few years, their next job could be helping people find the right space tour instead of another island vacation. Thrill-seeker, Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group and the brains behind [...]
Tony Bates, an academic and author, spoke at a conference on the future of online learning in higher education this week at Thompson Rivers University in Canada. Bates is an educational consultant who has served as a research chair for e-learning in Spain and also as the director of distance education at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Several criminal justice schools are searching for the best way to prepare students who plan to pursue careers in law enforcement, security and corrections for the dangerous and challenging work that a future job might involve. Many school officials are realizing that their students need to gain experience in a safe environment, and they are developing simulations and seeking the help of working professionals in the field to make this happen.