Articles by tag: online education

On this episode of the MarketScale Online Learning Minute, host Brian Runo dives into how quantum computing, the next revolutionary leap forward in computing, could apply to online education. In particular, it can be used to epitomize the connectivism theory and provide personalized learning for each individual, as its not restricted by the capacity […]

Spring 2020 was a semester like no other. Over the course of a few weeks, thousands of classes – lectures and seminars, laboratory and performance courses, capstone projects and veterinary clinics – transitioned entirely online. Instructors navigated technical and logistical difficulties, as well as the shifting realities of a global pandemic. But amid the challenges, […]

As the old adage goes: “In business as in life, you’re always selling.” This is certainly true for corporate learning professionals who need to influence others to change their behaviors to improve business performance. But, how do you influence others without being manipulative? On today’s video episode of Quicksilver: A Behind the Scenes Look […]

On this episode of MarketScale’s Online Learning Minute, host Brian Runo explores how even free courses, particularly in the area of graphic design, can deliver tremendous value. “[Graphic design] is one of the fields where there’s always something new to learn, and it’s also one of the fields where the majority of work can […]

On this episode of MarketScale’s Online Learning Minute, host Brian Runo was once again joined by Lenovo Director, Global Education Solutions Rich Henderson. This go-around, the duo dove into the big picture of providing education technology, how Lenovo, the No. 1 global technology provider for education devices, is setting itself apart in the space, […]

On this episode of the MarketScale Online Learning Minute, host Brian Runo was joined by the Remote Possibilities podcast’s Kevin Hogan, who will also begin a role as an education contributor at MarketScale. Hogan and Runo dove into Hogan’s two-decade career of exploring the intersection between business and technology, from the first days of […]

As entire organizations and teams are disbanded and forced into the digital revolution, many are left vulnerable due to the widening skills gap plaguing the workforce. The skills gap has been a primary challenge for employers across all industries, even before the pandemic. However, the current crisis has exacerbated the lack of skilled talent. In […]

Six months ago, few of the world’s academics had taught an online class. Now they’re almost all doing it. I asked dozens of them about their experiences. My conclusion: online education won’t replace the in-person variety, but will complement it. University teaching after the pandemic will be blended: a mix of both methods. That could […]

Last month, Google for Education announced that they’ve extended access to premium Google Meet features for all G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education users until Sept. 30, 2020. The update was in response to students and educators around the world who are adapting to remote learning due to mandatory school closures caused by […]