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.

AI tools to help students reach academic goals

April 28, 2025 by Laura Ascione

As colleges continue to integrate AI into the classroom, students need to master how to use AI tools effectively for academic goals.

College students face numerous challenges, from juggling assignments and deadlines to managing their mental health and planning for future careers. Add in family and/or work obligations, and staying…

AI in Education

Report: AI skills are critical for learners and workers

April 25, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Learning AI concepts now prepares learners and workers for lifelong education in an era of continuous technological advancement.

AI skills are becoming essential for college students to secure future success. As artificial intelligence transforms industries, the ability to understand and effectively use AI will be a…

Enterprise IT

Migrating from on-prem mailboxes to the cloud in higher education

April 22, 2025 by Aaron Wadsworth, BitTitan

Migrating mailboxes to the cloud offers a chance to modernize how universities communicate, collaborate, and support learning.

As higher education continues its digital evolution, more colleges and universities are turning to cloud-based applications. These modern solutions offer advantages that on-premise systems can’t match.

AI in Education

Students are unsure about higher ed’s value, but strongly support AI

April 21, 2025 by Laura Ascione

American students are questioning whether higher education is the path to a successful career--but it remains evident that students believe AI is beneficial to learning.

AI in Education

Data shows growing GenAI adoption in higher ed

April 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Educators and administrators remain optimistic about GenAI's potential and the positive impact it can have on learning in HED.

Nearly half of HED instructors (45 percent) have positive perceptions about GenAI, despite concerns and perceived risks in its adoption, according to updated data from Cengage Group's “AI…

Recruitment & Enrollment

College claim to deliver value, but struggle to track its delivery

April 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

An annual higher education outlook on demonstrating value focuses on financial health, value proposition, and change management.

Although nearly 75 percent of colleges and universities believe their value proposition is clear, less than 10 percent of schools say they have built a reliable tracking process…

AI in Education

Take a peek at a new agentic AI virtual teaching assistant

April 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Powered by Google’s Gemini models, the virtual TA supercharges personalized learning and delivers valuable insights.

An advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant (TA) pilot program--featuring an AI agent built with Google AI technologies--designed to transform higher education learning for students and empower educators with valuable…

Microcredentials

6 steps for a successful microcredential program

April 8, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Microcredentials open up personalized and career-focused learning pathways, bridging the gap between academia and industry needs.

Microcredentials have gained significant traction in higher education as institutions seek to diversify their offerings and meet the needs of both students and employers.

Recruitment & Enrollment

Back to (new) basics: Using AI to jumpstart recruitment

April 7, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In today's competitive landscape, colleges and universities are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their student recruitment efforts. AI solutions can help higher-ed leaders identify, engage, and enroll…

AI in Education

Can GenAI fight academic burnout?

April 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Leveraging generative AI tools may help students avoid academic burnout and lead to more time learning and comprehending course material.

Balancing resources such as textbooks, articles, lecture slides, syllabi, notes, and study guides can overwhelm students, affecting their comprehension and potentially impacting their readiness for life after graduation.

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