online learning

Six Causes For The Rising Popularity Of Blended Learning

DETROIT - Organizations have embraced tech-based learning during the recent decade to accommodate a diverse range of learners and learning goals. Online training is no longer constrained by location or expense, thanks to the major transformation of the classroom-only approach. Although most firms are not completely switching to online learning from traditional forms, blended learning

By |2022-10-11T08:47:26-04:00October 11th, 2022|Guest Columns|

98 Percent Of US Universities Switched To Remote Learning During Pandemic

DETRIOT - Ninety-eight percent Of US universities switched to remote learning during pandemic. Since then, more students are continuing with online study, with 17.3 million students in the US studying online in 2021 - either full-time or partially. Research from Bay Atlantic University found that:  85% of students agreed that online learning helped improve their

By |2022-05-26T09:37:47-04:00May 26th, 2022|Featured, Internet|

Report: Michigan Students Forced Online By COVID Learned Less Than Those In School

DETROIT - Michigan students who learned remotely for all or most of last school year learned less than those who were in classrooms, according to an analysis of student-level test data released Monday. In a challenging school year when all groups learned less than normal, remote learners fared worse than peers who attended schools in

By |2022-01-11T09:53:05-05:00January 11th, 2022|IoT, STEM|

Michigan Virtual Gets International Award For Innovation In Education During Pandemic

LANSING — Michigan Virtual, an online education provider, was named a winner of the 2021 Impact Awards by Innovation Leader, an unbiased, independent media and events company focused on helping change-makers in large organizations deliver real impact. “Being named a 2021 Impact Award winner alongside the prestigious ranks of this year’s and past winners is

By |2021-10-31T17:49:51-04:00October 31st, 2021|ESD|

GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online

ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses:  fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall meeting on May 1, where she welcomed 1,200 new students and their parents. Philmena Mantella "We are planning

Pandemic Prompts LTU To Expand Online-Learning

ANN ARBOR - The Coronavirus Lock Down prompts Lawrence Tech to switch to expanding on-line learning. Director of Online Learning Lynn Miller-Wietecha joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan. Established in 1932, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has built a reputation for excellence. Its most recent awards and recognitions include a Top 30 percent

By |2020-04-08T22:29:28-04:00April 8th, 2020|Featured, STEM|

Baker College Adds Online Graduate Degrees In Cloud Security Risk Management

FLINT — Baker College will launch two graduate degrees fall 2017 for those wishing to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field: an MBA in cloud security risk management and a Master of Science in information systems (MSIS) in cloud security risk management. Enrollment is now open for courses that begin Aug. 28. “These new

By |2017-05-19T12:47:22-04:00May 19th, 2017|Cyber Defense, ESD|

U-M Joins edX To Offer MicroMasters For Online Learners

ANN ARBOR - Online learners interested in educational leadership, social work and the growing field of user experience research and design now can earn more comprehensive certification or complete work toward an advanced degree at the University of Michigan. In some cases, learners can earn as much as a quarter of the required credit for

By |2016-09-20T15:36:41-04:00September 20th, 2016|Featured|

U-M launches First 3 XSeries on edX Platform

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan is launching three new certificate programs on the online edX platform that are designed to help global lifelong  learners keep pace with their careers and prepare for the rigor of academic programs at the university. The three series, which are 15 courses in total, are: the User Experience Research XSeries;

By |2016-05-04T18:55:00-04:00May 4th, 2016|News|

The Software Guild Launches Online Coding Bootcamp Nationwide

CLEVELAND - The Software Guild, a coding bootcamp for students to learn either .NET/C# or Java, announced the launch of a new online program for adult learners nationwide. The Software Guild’s online program is ideal for those looking to learn entry-level software development skills but do not have the time to commit to the immersive,

By |2016-03-15T21:14:10-04:00March 15th, 2016|New Products / Contracts, News|