Flexibility is key to the student experience
Flexibility, choice, and equity are all critical components of the student experience on–and off–campus, according to the 2023 Students and Technology Report from EDUCAUSE.
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U.S. News offers new college rankings methodology
The 2024 Best Colleges rankings system from U.S. News & World Report evaluates 1,500 colleges and universities using up to 19 measures of academic quality–and this year, the methodology behind the rankings has been overhauled.
How higher ed can set students up for successful internships
Today’s students face myriad challenges as they pursue postsecondary education, from the affordability of tuition, to student housing woes, to fierce competition for jobs after graduation. One pain point that is quickly rising on the list: internships.
How to prioritize data protection this school year
With the start of a new school year comes a surge of data at higher education institutions. A spike in data makes institutions a prime target for attacks, and attacks targeting education are increasing.
Creating a positive campus for the new academic year
A new school year is a fresh opportunity. Faculty, staff, and students arrive back on campus full of enthusiasm. You can harness or squander that energy. A new academic year is a key time to reimagine and re-explain your mission to your faculty, staff, and students.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT teaching guide
Educators face myriad dilemmas in the wake of ChatGPT’s explosion, with some of the most popular including teaching with ChatGPT and how to address student use of AI chatbots in assignments.
How to fix higher ed
While the worst-case scenarios regarding the future of higher education as discussed during the height of COVID-19 have thankfully not come to pass, there are still plenty of issues that need to be addressed. Dave Sherwood, CEO of BibliU, tackles a laundry list for edtech leaders.
AI hurts students’ writing and communication skills
With ChatGPT from OpenAI launched in November 2022, the discussions don’t stop around this tech’s influence on the education niche. Teachers continue to weigh the pros and cons.
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9 surprising benefits of remote proctoring software
Remote proctoring software with cell phone detection is so important to protecting academic integrity. This detects device-sharing applications, like Apple Handoff, and when test takers try to look up answers on their phones.