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Blackboard Loses on Appeal
Federal Circuit panel invalidates course management giant's patent claims, handing major victory to competitor Desire2Learn.
A Gripe Session at Blackboard
At annual users conference, a "listening session" features more complaints than executives had time for. Customer service faulted by many.
The Next Open Source Movement
A university and a community college are first institutions to undertake large-scale installations of administrative software created by consortium, open to all. Is industry shake-up imminent?
Code Warrior
A San Jose State University student posted his homework online, hoping to show off his code writing skills. When his prof balked, the student fought and San Jose backed him.
Rise in Distance Enrollments
Community colleges see more growth. Assessment of student learning emerges as a top issue for administrators of these programs.
So Many Students, So Little Time
Higher Ed Holdings' recent efforts to partner with one university were thwarted amid faculty outcry. At other universities, however, the company's model is going forward -- raising concerns about whether mass education online is coming at the expense of individual interaction, and evaluations based on essays as opposed to multiple choice.
Is the Laptop Love-In Over?
Colleges that helped provide students with computers were once celebrated. But as budgets tighten and more students come with their own machines, institutions are rethinking the value of laptop requirements.
Disincentive for Distance Learning
Under new GI Bill, veterans who study solely online won't be eligible for housing allowance that traditional students receive. Is privileging the on-campus experience overly romantic, or smart policy?