How to use social media for classroom assignments
Social media is embedded in our culture. Online users regularly visit multiple sites each day to interact with their online community of family and friends, post and distribute…
Month: August 2018
The secret to edtech adoption? Make it easy
Today’s traditional college students come from the generation of digital natives, meaning they are generally incredibly fast learners when it comes to new technologies. However, that also means…
4 ways to address major risks to college opportunity
Rising tuition prices and student debt loads have come to dominate the debate over the future of higher education in the United States--but the risk to college opportunity…
How iPASS worked in supporting student success—The two sides of the coin: technology & people
Increasing student success has moved high on the priority list at many institutions of higher education in the last five plus years. In their latest articulation of their…
Fewer than half of college students are ready for the workforce
Just 41 percent of U.S. college students say they feel either very or extremely prepared to enter the workforce, according to a new survey. And while the number…
What will AI and robotics mean for higher education?
The world around us is getting “smarter.” Artificial intelligence (AI), data, and natural language processing have enabled Alexa, Siri, Pandora, Netflix, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Waze, and other platforms…
Could more collaboration close the skills gap for new graduates?
A new study reveals that, despite progress, the majority of new hires lack the skills necessary to perform at a high level in the workplace. What's more, the…