Category Archives: Education Policy

Study Abroad Teaching in Florence

Posted on May 8, 2013 by briansandberg

Thousands of American students study in Florence, Italy, each year at more than 40 major study abroad programs and many other smaller programs. One of the largest and most prestigious American programs in Florence is New York University’s program, based … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of The Digital

Posted on May 8, 2013 by briansandberg

The Center for 21st Century Studies at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee hosted a conference last week on “The Dark Side of the Digital.” Richard Gusin, Director of the Center for 21st Century Studies, organized the conference.  According to … Continue reading →

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The Cost of MOOCs

Posted on April 29, 2013 by briansandberg

Lost in all the excitement about Massive Open Online Courses [MOOCs] is the cost of development, maintenance, and teaching the online courses. A number of universities and colleges have already partnered with edX, Coursera, and other MOOC provider companies. Many … Continue reading →

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Faculty Governance and MOOCs

Posted on April 20, 2013 by briansandberg

The faculty of Amherst College have voted to reject a proposal to join edX in providing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Professors across the United States can appreciate this rare instance of faculty empowerment that affirms the principle of faculty … Continue reading →

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Pseudo-Academia

Posted on April 12, 2013 by briansandberg

An alternate universe of Pseudo-Academia has appeared and it is rapidly growing. Many researchers and authors, including myself, are excited about the possibilities of open access publishing. Open access models have the potential to increase accessibility to new research, to … Continue reading →

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I Quit: A Teacher’s Resignation

Posted on April 8, 2013 by briansandberg

Another veteran history teacher has resigned. In his letter of resignation, this high school teacher laments that “I am not leaving my profession, in truth, it has left me. It no longer exists.” Gerald J. Conti, a social studies teacher … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow on the Importance of History

Posted on April 1, 2013 by briansandberg

Rachel Maddow recently spoke at Stanford University. According to the Stanford Report, “Asked by students what kind of major she looks for in a successful job candidate, Rachel Maddow, the popular television host and best-selling author, did not hesitate in … Continue reading →

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Massive Spending Cuts on Higher Education

Posted on March 21, 2013 by briansandberg

State governments across the U.S. have made massive spending cuts on higher education since the financial crisis of 2008. The spending cuts by states are one of the key reasons for increasing tuition rates at  American public universities. Other factors … Continue reading →

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Overhyping MOOCs

Posted on March 18, 2013 by briansandberg

Education media is abuzz with news about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). The Chronicle of Higher Education has repeatedly touted the supposed benefits of MOOCs in successive stories for several years now, as have other education and technology publications online.  … Continue reading →

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Sequestration and Cuts in Education

Posted on March 3, 2013 by briansandberg

How will the sequestration affect education in the United States?  Teachers, professors, and administrators are scrambling to assess the fall-out of the major cuts that will be implemented in educational institutions across the United States. Federal spending cuts will directly … Continue reading →

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