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.

6 aspects of today’s student experience in higher ed

May 7, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Institutions should be ready to evolve and adjust to meet student needs and ensure a supportive student experience.

Higher education isn’t standing still--it's transforming every day, driven by new technologies, changing student expectations, shifting job market demands, and the powerful influence of broader cultural trends.

AI in Education

How 4 institutions use AI to transform education

May 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to innovative education, AI tools are helping instructors and students take teaching and learning to a new level

Simply put, AI can do a lot--it can personalize learning, help students generate research ideas and refine papers, and can reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing instructors…

AI in Education

The 5 dimensions of AI literacy

April 30, 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.

AI in Education

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…

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

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

May 7, 2025April 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.

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