Students, leaders slow to adopt AI, but cautiously optimistic
While more than half of the students in the U.S. expect to increase their use of AI tools over the next six months, this is a slower rate…
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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Higher ed continues to see changing enrollment, low confidence
Higher education continues to face challenges at nearly every level as enrollment remains precarious, according to the 2023 Higher Ed Landscape Report from enrollment management agency EducationDynamics.
Gen Z is redefining the Future of Work
Gen Z is charting a new course for the Future of Work with a strong emphasis on defining their careers in line with their passions and aspirations.
As enrollment cliff nears, more students reject 4-year pathways
A significant trend is growing among high school graduates in the class of 2023, with 55 percent opting out of the traditional four-year college route, according to a…
Gen Z increasingly choosing nondegree pathways
In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.
Most higher-ed admins view AI favorably, despite low adoption
The use of AI in higher education is not as widespread as perceived, according to a new report from Ellucian--still, many higher-ed administrators view AI favorably.
6 trends that are key to student engagement and success
Students, administrators, and faculty want more certificate and apprenticeship programs, express an ongoing need for mental health support, and demonstrate a continued concern over education accessibility.
High-quality courses on effective teaching boost faculty confidence
When college and university faculty participate in high-quality comprehensive courses in effective teaching practices, they report substantial increases in their confidence in using these proven practices.
Faculty satisfaction up as many embrace higher ed’s “new normal”
As pandemic related challenges slowly wane, and instructors find better strategies for dealing with ongoing changes in education, faculty job satisfaction has risen significantly over the last year
U.S. workers need clarity on microcredentials for upskilling
American workers are struggling to locate relevant microcredential programs, and they often don't understand how they relate to career advancement, according to a new report.