When I see a story or blog nowadays on MOOCs, I am inclined not to read it. I mean, how much more could be said about Udacity, EdX, or Coursera that has not already been written? But if you’re like me, resist that temptation and go back and read one of the many articles that appeared earlier this week about San Jose State partnering with Udacity to develop online, entry-level courses. It’s worContinue Reading »
By Thomas Dawson on 18 Jan 2013 in Accountability, College Access and Student Success, Higher Education, Technology New Designs and Innovation and tagged MOOCs, San Jose State University, Udacity
Checker Finn on Certification Requirements for School District Superintendents: “School systems should be judged by how well their pupils learn, not the paper credentials of those at the helm… As mayoral control of those systems gains traction across America, as states devise novel interventions into failing schools and districts, as new and improved grade-by-grade standards in EnglContinue Reading »
By Forrest Hinton on 23 Nov 2010 in Quick Hits and tagged Financial Ratings of Colleges, San Jose State University, Student Motivation, Superintendent Credentials, Unfunded Pensions Liabilities, Value of College Degree
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