3 ways to teach financial literacy in college-and why it’s no longer a ‘maybe’

financial literacy
The financial health of Americans has been headline material of late and the prognosis is grim–69 percent of Americans surveyed have less than $1,000 in savings, and 3…

How to change recruitment for an evolving high school grad demographic

admissions recruitment
The fundamental nature of post-secondary education recruiting is changing significantly and enrollment management departments need to start preparing for those changes now.

The 2 core edtech trends that will help institutions thrive

retention rates
With so many examples of premature excitement, all of us working at the nexus of technology and education must be continually cautious in gauging the future impact of…

After a rocky start, this is why institutions are finally leading the digital revolution

Fifteen years ago, a myth began to circulate the education technology conversation. It contended that after decades spent leveraging software to enhance incredibly complex operations and experiences, higher…

Roll up your sleeves! Why accessibility in higher ed needs all hands on-deck

accessibility all hands
The accessibility of learning content is undergoing a dramatic change right now. This change is being built upon existing standards that key parts of the industry are implementing,…

Can student competitions revitalize STEM in higher ed?

STEM competitions
MathWorks’ Sebastian Castro, Education Technical Evangelist, says the days when engineers worked in dedicated teams, each performing a specific set of tasks, is evolving into a new model…

University builds virtual reality CAVE for a new higher ed era

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Field trips or physical models can help immerse students in some topics’ different perspectives, but often budgets, time, or modeling details limit these tools’ usefulness. Thus instructors are…

University creates new leaders in IT thanks to innovative mentorship program

ERPsim CMU IT
In addition to learning in the classroom, hands-on training can be eye-opening and transformative, which is why we decided to participate in the unique ERPsim program at Central…