Laura Ascione, Author at eCampus News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

13 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026

January 1, 2026 by Laura Ascione

Higher education is balancing innovation with equity, student support, and pedagogical integrity as it reshapes itself for a new learning era.

As colleges and universities brace for 2026, the higher education landscape is undergoing a rapid technological revolution. Institutions are juggling affordability pressures, shifting student expectations, staffing constraints, and…

AI in Education

5 essential dimensions of AI literacy

December 12, 2025 by Laura Ascione

The framework focuses on AI literacy for all, as well as specialized literacy that can be adapted to different disciplines and jurisdictions.

AI skills are evolving from a "nice to have" to a necessity for students who hope to enter the workforce as competitive prospective employees.

Cybersecurity

10 reasons your campus needs to upgrade to Windows 11

November 11, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t just a fix--it protects students, strengthens IT resilience, and equips classrooms for an AI-powered future.

Higher education stands at a critical crossroads. As cyber threats intensify and now that the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline passed, colleges and universities must modernize their…

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How Windows 11 is powering the next generation of higher-ed innovation

November 5, 2025October 21, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed leaders can strengthen cybersecurity, simplify IT management, and deliver inclusive, AI-driven learning experiences with Windows 11

As colleges and universities navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape, IT and academic leaders face a growing list of challenges--from hybrid learning demands and complex device ecosystems to…

Microcredentials

5 ways microcredentials help higher-ed students succeed

August 7, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Microcredentials can play a transformative role in making higher education more responsive, equitable, and effective for all students.

Microcredentials--short, focused certifications in specific skills or knowledge areas--are emerging as a valuable complement to traditional higher education programs.

AI in Education

As higher ed embraces AI, where is learning headed?

July 22, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed leaders recognize an urgent need to build modern, future-ready institutions, and AI offers a clear path through that challenge.

Higher education leaders juggle multiple challenges, including boosting enrollment, improving retention, and increasing fundraising--all while navigating rising expectations from students and staff and operating within constrained resources.

AI in Education

Students view AI with optimism, but women are at risk of being left behind

July 7, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher ed students need expanded AI literacy, ethical and transparent implementation, and student-centered integration of AI.

As AI takes a larger role in higher education, particularly in online education, it is often suggested as a way to close equity gaps, help connect students to…

Career Readiness

6 key cybersecurity hiring trends

July 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Increasingly, cybersecurity hiring managers prioritize experience and certifications over relevant education.

Cybersecurity professionals and hiring managers face growing budget constraints, making it increasingly difficult to recruit, build, and retain resilient and effective teams.

Digital Transformation

Digital innovation and human connection are reshaping higher ed

June 30, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Digital learning is evolving from a content delivery solution to a broader enabler of connection, insight, and persistence

Five years after the pandemic drove a move toward online learning and three years into the transformative, widespread use of generative AI tools, the higher education teaching and…

IT Leadership

Amid uncertainty, IT leaders outline priorities for higher ed

June 27, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Identifying challenges and priorities can help higher-ed IT leaders strengthen the cybersecurity and privacy workforce.

A new report from EDUCAUSE, the 2025 EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Workforce in Higher Education, explores the experiences and views of cybersecurity and privacy professionals in six key…

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