A simple search of the terms Education is Useless, pulls-up over 74 MILLION returns, making the topic one for investigation. Here are a couple that should give one pause to reflect…..be sure to read to the end. Calvin Mackie As a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D., a motivational STEM speaker and a former college professor, you’d probably…
Happy 44th Birthday to the Internet | KevinCorbett.com
The Internet Turns 44 Today! Born on October 29, 1969 From the Computer History Museum: On the evening of October 29, 1969 the first data travelled between two nodes of the ARPANET, a key ancestor of the Internet. Even more important, this was one of the first big trials of a then-radical idea: Networking computers…
What Will A World of 3D CAD Printing Bring?
“When I went to Dental School I never thought I’d be a CAD programmer” said Dr. Marxen smiling. As someone involved in educational technology, who writes about disruptive technologies in schools and society, there was something fascinating about my trip to the dentist today.. Less than two hours start to finish I received a new crown,…
Oculus Rift (VR) Roller Coaster
(From 2013 beta test) A quick video that gives a pretty good view of the Roller Coaster “virtual world” from the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality (VR) system. Really quite a stomach-churning immersive experience! Related Post: Watch us having fun discovering the experience of Virtual Reality (way back in 2013) in this un-edited video: Oculus Rift Virtual…
Choosing the Right #HigherEd Degree (#Infographic)
Source: http://www.gradschoolhub.com/choosing/ Choosing the Right Degree What matters most when choosing a graduate degree? Money? Doing something you love? The journey to finding the right master’s degree can be a long one. What Do You Want? – Consider these options when choosing a graduate school: Location Quality of life Degree programs offered Cost Time Resources…
3 Criteria Making Online Degrees Equal Traditional Degrees
The Value of Online Degrees As more institutions provide opportunities for people to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees online, the question becomes: What Good Are They? In the following infographic by Drexel University, they pull together research and employer interviews to see what’s being looked at between online degrees and traditional degrees. When online…