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.

7 harmful policies higher ed could see in 2025

February 27, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Proposed higher ed policies would eliminate tools used to ensure program quality and hold institutions accountable when they fail students.

Higher education might be faced with proposals that will negatively impact students, their families, and institutions nationwide as the 119th Congress prepares to pass a partisan reconciliation bill…

Classroom Innovation

Transforming STEM education for undergraduates

February 25, 2025 by Laura Ascione

For future success, it's critical to support instructors and enable student-centered undergraduate STEM education

Key points: Engaging in and offering full access to effective STEM education is a critical part of equipping undergraduate students ... Read more

Recruitment & Enrollment

4 key priorities for higher-ed finance leaders

February 19, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed finance leaders grasp the urgency of innovating to improve experience as key to solving the challenges their institutions face

A smooth financial journey is a critical part of the overall student experience, according to a new report from Flywire that surveyed 250 higher-ed CFOs and financial leaders.

AI in Education

Peering into the digital AI divide

February 18, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Closing the digital AI divide demands a staggering array of resources, and some institutions are more able to leverage those resources.

As higher education continues to define how AI impacts and is used in teaching and learning, a new report offers insight into how higher education's AI use will…

AI in Education

3 reasons AI skills are essential for college grads

January 22, 2025January 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione

AI skills are not just "nice to have" talents for today's students--AI is a transformative force shaping the future of work and society.

As today's global workforce becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, AI's critical role in shaping industries is undeniable. For today’s college students, graduating with skills in AI is no…

AI in Education

Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch

January 14, 2025 by Laura Ascione

In terms of navigation and guidance, how will students access support and information in the age of AI--will human connection grow or shrink?

Key points: Navigation and guidance is a critical resource, yet its remains woefully under-staffed. This challenge is reaching critical importance ... Read more

Online Learning

4 areas poised to impact the future of higher education

January 13, 2025 by Laura Ascione

A new report highlights trends shaping the future of higher ed, from AI integration to workforce-ready credentials and online learning.

In the coming year, online and professional education will see impacts from a broader movement toward flexibility, efficiency, and a focus on outcomes, according to a new report…

Classroom Innovation

32 predictions about where 2025 will take higher education

January 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed stakeholders offer their insight into the edtech trends set to take priority in higher education in 2025.

We asked edtech industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to share their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

AI in Education

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu targets universities

December 27, 2024 by Laura Ascione

ChatGPT Edu is designed for universities that want to deploy AI more broadly to students and their campus communities.

AI's influence on teaching and learning is constantly expanding, and a large motivation behind integrating AI into the classroom is the realization that students will need AI skills…

AI in Education

Students are leveraging AI to improve their grades

December 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Students say their academic grades and efficiency have improved after using generative AI tools, according to a Pearson survey.

An increasing number of students turning to generative AI tools to build knowledge and optimize their study efforts, according to new data from Pearson.

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