As the No. 2 public institution in the nation for Quality Matters certified courses, Florida International University, once again, achieves top placement for many of its online degree programs in the U.S. News and World Report’s newly released rankings. The rankings are a testament to FIU’s enduring commitment to quality and underscore its dedication to excellence in online […]
By Morgan Hughes FIU was ranked as No. 5 in 2020 Best Online Colleges in Florida, based on alumni salaries and tuition rates. In addition, 16 of FIU’s online bachelor’s ranked in the top 20 in each respective category, and six master’s programs ranked in the top 30 in each respective category. Some key Guide to […]
Technological advances in digital communication and a generation of learners comfortable with studying virtually have fueled national growth in online learning. At Florida International University, the number of new fully online students for academic year 2018-2019, increased 29% above the previous year. This fall (2019), online enrollments grew 18% when compared to fall 2018, outpacing the 15% […]
The moment the entire FIU Online team unboarded two buses at the entrance of Miami Edison Senior High School on December 14, 2018, for a biannual team meeting, clusters of FIU Online employees reminisced over their own high school experiences. FIU Online visited Edison High as part of their commitment to community service. The plan? […]
On Wednesday, July 18, FIU Online launched its first ever Hack Day. With roots in Silicon Valley, Hack Day is an increasingly popular tradition across the tech industry. Titans like Netflix and Facebook have held regular Hack Days for years. Today, these “disruptive” all-day events are a staple of startup culture. The goal of Hack […]
In April, Microsoft announced an investment of $5 billion dollars in the Internet of Things over the next five years. What exactly does “Internet of Things” mean? As access to broadband widens, more appliances are equipped with sensors, wifi capabilities, and other advancements capable of communicating and exchanging data. The move from individual “smart appliances” […]
The program is forward-thinking, relevant and needed. Technology is moving at such a rapid pace that gadgets now have their own cloud network and language as they speak to each other and collect info on us, daily. That technology now requires professionals who can manage the Internet of Things (IoT). Florida International University is the […]
On February 28th, FIU co-hosted in conjunction with Canvas a regional edtech conference at the Roz & Cal Kovens Convention Center. The day before the main conference, pre-conference training sessions were available on Canvas basics for instructors and Canvas system administrators. The conference provided over 30 informational sessions with a K-12, HigherEd, Partner/Vendor and Innovation […]
Employees make a commitment to volunteer and help those in need. FIU Online employees believe that one of the greatest gifts you can give is your time. FIU Online, the pioneer in online learning, made a commitment to volunteer in its local community and continues to demonstrate that no act of kindness, no matter how […]
The FIU Online Annual Conference presents a great opportunity to discover instructional technology and innovative learning tools, enrich courses that are engaging and high in quality, and engage students with interactive technologies. Current FIU faculty teaching or interested in teaching fully online courses are encouraged to attend. When is the conference? Friday, November 3rd, 2017. […]
