Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate…
Creating career categories for better data collection and transparency
A new job classification system released last month aims to capture the diversity of careers that Ph.D. recipients go into after graduating. Abby Stayart, director of a professional development program for biomedical…
Five Ways Multimedia Can Help Teens Tell Their S.T.O.R.Y.
I think this is a brilliant article on how there is a direct link between mastery of multimedia and the important skill sets of reading and writing. I have been…
Soft skills: half-baked recipe leaves graduates underdone
Belinda Robinson, chief executive of Universities Australia, wrote a things-are-hunky-dory piece in last week’s HES (“Most graduates find the right jobs and perform well”, 11/10). Robinson depends heavily for her…
Online learning now a core form of delivery of courses and programs in Canadian colleges and universities
Online learning is now a core form of delivery for Canadian universities and colleges, according to a report released today at the World Conference on Online Learning in Toronto. This…
The Case for Higher Ed in a Job-Focused World: Facing skeptical public and politicians, campus business officers discuss strategies for making a more practical case for higher education.
MINNEAPOLIS — As the former president of two small liberal arts colleges and Pennsylvania’s independent college group, Brian C. Mitchell believes “with all my heart” in the traditional case for…
Macleans: Dear Students, What You Post Can Wreck Your Life
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How business schools can create loyalty among alumni
Business students satisfied with the career support they receive from their school are likely to become loyal alumni after graduation. But a new international report suggests some business schools still…
How to Shoot High-Quality Videos With a SmartPhone
For learning professionals, filming poor-quality shots is one of the biggest wastes of time. Your footage might be underexposed, have too much headroom, or just not work well with the…
Just like in sports, preparation is key to a successful job interview
Sam Roworth, a former international-level athlete, chronicles the trials and tribulations of his hunt for an entry-level sales position in Canada. College graduates are struggling to find suitable full-time work….