Accessibility can’t be an afterthought in college programs
A new Open Education Resources (OER) initiative from the nonprofit Teach Access aims to expand awareness of digital accessibility in higher education.
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.
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- Where are microcredentials today–and where are they going? - April 22, 2024
Make sure your esports program is advancing
Collegiate esports programs are growing at astounding rates--and students don't have to be players to get in on the action. These programs require business management, IT knowledge, AV…
Higher-ed IT leaders’ 10 biggest challenges
It's an imperative: Higher education must evolve and innovate, moving away from older models and forging new paths.
28 must-know developments in higher-ed tech and innovation
At EDUCAUSE 2022, higher-ed IT leaders and technology providers convened in Denver to discuss some of their biggest challenges and opportunities for growth and innovation.
How Tools of Cooperation help higher-ed leaders move their institutions forward
One of the biggest challenges higher-ed leaders face is obtaining cooperation and agreement as they strive to move their institution forward.
How higher ed can achieve sustainability
Sustainable schools are more attractive to staff and students, and sustainability efforts help to improve building operations and help a school’s bottom line. Green schools use less energy…
Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future
Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is…
How to demystify digital transformation
The term “digital transformation” itself may be debated among higher-ed leaders, but there’s no refusing that changes in culture, workforce, and technology are critical in ushering forth new…
Students say microcredentials help them stand out in the workforce
An overwhelming majority of surveyed students say they believe earning microcredentials or professional certificates will better position them for employment upon graduation, according to new data from Coursera.
Collegiate esports programs are growing–is yours?
Collegiate esports teams are surging, and students don’t have to be players to get in on the action. These programs ... Read more