How to foster innovation while keeping data private

data privacy
IT infrastructure at colleges and universities has become increasingly complicated as availability, performance, and student success compete with security. But the threat landscape continues to expand, as evidenced…

Creating successful teachers with video coaching

video coaching
Teaching elementary math—especially explaining the conceptual basis of algorithms and procedures— can be particularly challenging for novice teachers. Therefore, teacher-preparation programs need to provide robust support to help…

5 questions to ask before your university goes mobile

Before they set foot in their first class, incoming college students face a maze of requirements and resources that will be critical to their success. So-called “student supports”…

To catch a cheat: Best practices in online proctoring

online proctoring
According to the latest report from Babson Survey Research Group, nearly 6.5 million American undergraduates now take at least one course online—representing close to one-third of the postsecondary student…

How to harness the predictive power of e-learning platforms

elearning
With enrollments increasing and costs soaring even more so, both universities and students are looking for a better knowledge experience. They demand a system that keeps students engaged,…

How real-time communications innovations are disrupting higher ed

cloud communication
As more teaching is being done online and more research is being conducted within and between universities, new collaboration platforms are becoming more valuable than ever. Communications service…