Category: Education

  • College Majors, Old and New

    College Majors, Old and New

    At work, I often research college majors that hold promising career paths for today’s students. Usually, I find majors such as computer science, cybersecurity, and nursing. Imagine my surprise when this year, I found a whole new group of majors offered by colleges and universities worried about declining enrollment. The National Center for Educational Statistics…

  • What is a Learning Management System?

    What is a Learning Management System?

    And, Do I Need One? Most colleges and universities use a Learning Management System to deliver courses. You may have heard of some of the more well-known ones, such as Canvas by Instructure, Blackboard, or Moodle. You may have even taken a course in one of these popular LMS. If you are wondering what an LMS can do…

  • Returning to School at Age 40, 50, and Beyond

    Returning to School at Age 40, 50, and Beyond

    The number of adult undergraduates (over 25) is projected to grow 21 percent by 2022.[1] Adults going back to college for a master’s degree or to finish degree a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly common. With flexible options, including online education and accelerated learning, the opportunities are endless.  There are many reasons adults return to…