10 dimensions of AI readiness
A new framework from the Digital Education Council 2025 AI Working Group provides a shared structure for higher education institutions to assess their current state of AI readiness.
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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- 13 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 - January 1, 2026
- 5 essential dimensions of AI literacy - December 12, 2025
- 10 reasons your campus needs to upgrade to Windows 11 - November 11, 2025
AI tops cybersecurity spending in 2025 budgets
Generative AI tools are taking precedence in 2025 budgets, and chief AI officers are standing out as important leaders in the workplace, according to the Amazon Web Services…
Most recent grads report a positive college experience
Nine in 10 recent college graduates say they had a positive college experience, and 84 percent maintain a positive outlook on their lives overall, according to a new…
EDUCAUSE report IDs what’s on the horizon for teaching and learning
The newly released 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report - Teaching and Learning Edition reflects the dynamic changes shaping higher education and offers guidance on how to navigate them with…
Perception gap: Students overestimate career readiness
A growing disconnect between student and employer perceptions of career readiness has worrying implications for students entering the workforce, according to a new national survey of more than 2,000…
10 ways to support nontraditional students on your campus
Nontraditional students--students who may be older than typical college age, work full-time jobs, support families, or are returning to education after a significant break--constitute a growing segment of…
Despite cost barriers, many have confidence in higher ed
U.S. adults without degrees or credentials still overwhelmingly believe that education beyond high school is valuable and essential for career success, according to the Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2025 State…
When it comes to microcredentials, students are all in
As the labor market evolves and as generative AI impacts industries, students and employers believe microcredentials play an important role in career success, according to a new report…
Community college students have mixed feelings about AI
Forty-eight percent of community college students have mixed feelings about AI's impact on their career prospects, according to a survey from CompTIA, while 26 percent feel generally positive.
Finding the right financial model for your university’s online learning program growth
No matter where institutions are at in their digital journey, sustaining online learning programs--and ensuring their long-term viability--requires ongoing investment and smart financial planning.