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Tech training, reskilling is gaining ground at these schools

May 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Technology-focused career training and reskilling program for people underrepresented in tech jobs aims to place 500,000 workers by 2030

A free, online reskilling program aims to prepare 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030, with a focus on access for people underrepresented in tech positions.

Loyola University New Orleans Selects Ellucian to Modernize Technology Operations

May 11, 2021 by ECampus News Staff

Inskilling—helping students build critical career skills while still in school—is one part of a strategy to bridge higher ed and the workforce

Ellucian Chosen to Support Loyola’s Digital Transformation, Improve User Experience for Campus Community May 10, 2021—NEW ORLEANS and RESTON, Va.—Ellucian, ... Read more

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Six steps to prevent deposit melt

May 11, 2021 by John W. Dysart, President, The Dysart Group

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions should be proactive about getting a handle on avoiding deposit melt.

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YoYo Games launches Little Town, an interactive game-making tutorial, that teaches students game design with GameMaker Studio 2

May 10, 2021 by ECampus News Staff

Little Town provides an introduction to the principles of game development using GameMaker to college and university students. By building ... Read more

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3 trends shaping the higher-ed landscape in 2021

May 10, 2021 by Nicole Engelbert, Vice President, Higher Education Development, Oracle

Shopping the IT closet is just one of several emerging trends higher-ed leaders will juggle as education evolves in a post-pandemic reality.

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How text and voice apps are changing student engagement

May 7, 2021 by Jay T. Ripton, Contributing Writer, eCampus News

With a global pandemic looming over schools, using text and voice apps for communication and student engagement became a no-brainer.

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How to support marginalized students in 2021

May 6, 2021 by Mindy Nichamin, Senior Marketing Manager, Kognito

Marginalized students and communities are disproportionately affected by the events that took place in 2020

In a roundtable discussion, psychologists, mental health experts, and a college student talked about how campuses can better support these communities in 2021 and beyond. Here’s a summary…

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant Program

May 5, 2021 by ECampus News Staff

Online learning can make personal connections more difficult, but it’s still possible to offer individualized feedback to help students meet academic goals

To support digital inclusion, Kajeet will provide one year of free internet connectivity hardware and patented Kajeet® managed service to ... Read more

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Post-COVID plans should focus on program values and evaluation

May 5, 2021 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Strategic planning with VMOSA can help institutions focus on their goals—and the success of those goals—as they reopen and resume practices.

Strategic documents must become more fluid and include ongoing evaluation and revision as a fundamental piece of the process. VMOSAE and SMARTE can help organizations build strategic success.

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Workforce development goes virtual to fill critical skills gaps

May 4, 2021 by Shannon O'Connor, Editor at Large, eCampus News

Ohio University is creating a virtual factory for apprenticeship training that meets a growing need to develop skilled workers

There exists a growing skills gap in trained, qualified workers. To solve this, higher education institutions are stepping in to fill the gap and programs are being developed…

Tech training, reskilling is gaining ground at these schools

Loyola University New Orleans Selects Ellucian to Modernize Technology Operations

Six steps to prevent deposit melt

YoYo Games launches Little Town, an interactive game-making tutorial, that teaches students game design with GameMaker Studio 2

3 trends shaping the higher-ed landscape in 2021

How text and voice apps are changing student engagement

How to support marginalized students in 2021

Kajeet Announces Launch of 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant Program

Post-COVID plans should focus on program values and evaluation

Workforce development goes virtual to fill critical skills gaps

Mental Health, Recession and Mass Shootings Among College Students’ Top Concerns in 2023

Western Carolina University’s Decades of Standardizing on Extron AV Pays Financial and Operational Dividends

BibliU sees significant growth in operations amid higher demand for its online course content

Awardees Selected for Inaugural Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants

State of Georgia Approves Continued Use of YouScience Discovery Statewide for K12 and Technical College System of Georgia Students

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