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.

Here’s how AI can increase equity in student success

January 23, 2024January 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Higher ed can use generative AI to scale the number of students earning degrees and credentials--and deliver students success with equity.

AI has the potential to equalize and scale access to a college degree--increasing individual, economic, and societal benefits for students, according to a new set of resources and…

Career Readiness

New program gives adult re-enrollment rate a major boost

January 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Increasing the number of people and adult learners with a postsecondary credential is an equity, economic, and educational imperative.

A statewide campaign in California aimed at helping working adults return to college and complete their degrees is seeing progress as it moves closer to expansion.

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STEM learning outcomes get a boost from diverse classrooms

January 10, 2024January 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Racial and socioeconomic disparities in college grades and graduation rates have been long-standing concerns in STEM learning and programs. Diverse classrooms and diversity help.

Students achieve better grades in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses when those classrooms have higher numbers of underrepresented racial-minority and first-generation college students, according to…

Campus Innovation

30 predictions about edtech’s role in higher ed in 2024

January 22, 2024January 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends will emerge and take priority in higher education in the new year? We asked experts and stakeholders.

As higher education prepares for a new semester in the new year, it's always helpful to look back on lessons learned, trends, and developments from 2023.

Campus Innovation

How did edtech impact higher ed in 2023?

December 29, 2023 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends emerged and took priority on higher education campuses in 2023? Were the predictions true?

As we prepared for a new year, we looked back on the lessons learned, both good and bad, as the door closed on 2022.

IT Infrastructure

A look back at EDUCAUSE 2023

January 8, 2024December 27, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Did you miss EDUCAUSE 2023? If so, don't worry--we're recapping our live coverage right here. Don't miss it.

Looking for the go-to spot for highlights of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased this year in Chicago October 9–12? Set your bookmark tab right here.

AI in Education

Surprise! Generative AI is already in most classrooms

December 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

More than half of instructors say generative AI is already used in college classrooms, and many anticipate increased use in the future.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in the majority of college classrooms--and that number could climb quickly, according to a new report from Wiley.

AI in Education

3 essential considerations for generative AI on campus

December 18, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Generative AI on campus was everywhere at EDUCAUSE--and with it, concerns about its place in classrooms and university processes.

By now, almost everyone is familiar with generative AI. Be it ChatGPT, DALL-E, or Google Bard, AI is all the rage. But how is generative AI impacting higher…

Student Experience

Too many students feel neutral or negative about their institutions

December 12, 2023December 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Universities need an urgent overhaul of their digital education practices and student experience practices to help their teaching staff better meet student expectations, according to a new EY report.

Student Experience

Students say their biggest obstacle is being unprepared for courses

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new study examines how students feel about courses, their changing study habits, mental health concerns, use of digital tools, and more.

The number of students who indicate that feeling unprepared for courses heading into the semester is the biggest obstacle to their success is up from 11 percent to…

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Here’s how AI can increase equity in student success

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STEM learning outcomes get a boost from diverse classrooms

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Too many students feel neutral or negative about their institutions

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