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.

Half of top 10 fastest-growing degrees are in STEM

September 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

While the demand for educated labor continues to increase in the U.S., new research (1) from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) suggests the supply of qualified…

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Adult coding camps explode as employers seek tech-savvy workers

September 8, 2015 by By Kathleen Gallagher, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Tools help video collaboration go mobile

September 8, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

It's not hard to spot technology on campuses across the nation, and unified collaboration tools are quickly becoming essential to teaching and learning at institutions of higher education.…

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New ranking system uses social, research-based criteria

September 3, 2015 by Laura Ascione

A new college ranking system from Washington Monthly magazine takes a different approach to ranking the nation's colleges and universities while exploring with industry experts the ins and…

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Community colleges strive to study engagement, outcomes

September 2, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Community college network Achieving the Dream will explore which student engagement behaviors and pedagogical strategies may be leveraged for greater student persistence and completion. The network will collaborate…

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Investors back mobile learning platform for $1.8M

September 1, 2015 by Laura Ascione

ApprenNet has announced the closing of $1.8 million in its first round of financing. The initial funding was led by Nick Hammerschlag’s Martellus Holdings, with participation from of…

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Students flock to cheaper online core courses

September 1, 2015 by By Rick Armon, Akron Beacon Journal

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College affordability gets the 2016 campaign spotlight

August 31, 2015 by Laura Ascione

With college tuition rising, student loan debt increasing, and more students than ever applying for financial aid, 2016 presidential candidates both Democratic and Republican are taking college affordability…

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3 tips for alternative credentialing

August 31, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Institutions of higher education can take steps to strengthen their alternative credentialing options and attract adult learners to their programs, a new study found. Eduventures, Inc., a research…

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Sen. Alexander promotes college aid accessibility in Tennessee

September 9, 2015August 31, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) hosted a roundtable at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tenn., with area college presidents, students, student affairs and financial aid…

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