4 major changes our colleges should undergo right now

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The information age and development of the internet have changed every aspect of human life from dating to journalism. Education did not escape this revolution. From 100 percent…

Dean: Here’s how eTextbooks are leading to higher completion rates

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The costs of textbooks have risen–and continue to rise–exponentially over the past two decades, placing a heavy burden on students—a burden that often makes attaining a college education…

Major shift in online learning sees pedagogy in driver’s seat

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There is a significant shift occurring in online learning—one that puts students and pedagogy into the driver’s seat, and colleges and universities seeking new ways to increase enrollment…

3 musts for creating a high-quality online course

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The growth of online education, and the acknowledgement that it works, is heartening to those of us who recognize its importance in reaching nont-traditional learners. However, there remain…

The dark side of higher ed’s ePortfolios-what really happened

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Pre-dating the widespread use of blogs and personal websites, the 1990s era ePortfolio inspired storytelling about lifelong learning and everything that entails: formal schooling, personal reflection, career planning,…

University discovers how to bring expensive on-campus resources to online students

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How do we provide near-ubiquitous access when students are geographically dispersed, use different types of computer platforms, and don’t have access to campus computer labs? Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), or…

Want an inclusive student experience? Yes, there’s a campus app for that

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How can modern institutions implement strategies that support student engagement, retention and success, especially for low-income and minority students? How can they ensure students have access to the…

3 ways new-to-online students can thrive with virtual learning

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Digital learning opportunities are widely available and abundant today. From MOOCs to digital study aids to virtual tutoring, there are many ways for students to hone their academic…

The 3 biggest Twitter problems for educators—and how to overcome them

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Despite clear advantages to advancing digital literacy, schools often experience considerable roadblocks to implementing digital literacy initiatives. Interestingly, accessibility often isn’t the biggest factor blocking this process—more often…

4 reasons why mobile is making unprecedented gains in student recruiting

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Universities around the world rely heavily on traditional marketing strategies—direct mail, college fairs, physical ads in public transit, billboards, campus visits and other antiquated best practices—to attract candidates…

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