Digital Scientific-Technological Training in Higher Education

Education and the Scientific and Technological Revolution

T h e paradox we are facing is this — the trad itiona l system of education takes 12-20 years to p repare people for life, th a t being th e usual tim e span accepted today, and this p repara tion has actually to equ ip people for life fifty or m ore years ahead, because their active lives will last th a t long; b u t the m ethods we use corre­ spond to today’s and no t to the fu tu re stage of...

Higher Education in the Digital Age

William G. Bowen is President Emeritus of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, former president of Princeton University and founding chairman of ITHAKA.1 Over his long career he has enriched academic (and general) community with contributions on topics such as class inequalities in higher education, college sports at all levels, and completion rates in higher education. He also gave a very valuable...

Digital Capabilities in Higher Education, 2015: Analytics

Data Protection Issues in Higher Education with Technological Advancements

Received April 25, 2014 Revised Jun 20, 2014 Accepted Aug 26, 2014 Adhering to laws whilst working or studying in an educational establishment is often fraught with challenges. The Irish Data Protection Act 1988 (Amendment 2003) strives to protect the individual where their personal data is potentially being abused. The advancements in technologies have facilitated educational establishments by...

Bridging the Digital Divide in Higher Education

Making the educational experience inclusive of people with disabilities has benefits for all learners. Modifications and enhancements intended for learners with sensory, physical or learning disabilities often make the learning environment more flexible and engaging for students without disabilities. This paper will present several initiatives that promote inclusive teaching and learning, but a...