How higher-ed is accelerating the growth of credential innovation
A new higher-ed playbook aims to accelerate the development and delivery of non-credit, short-term credentials that are effectively directed at the workplace.
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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- Students view AI with optimism, but women are at risk of being left behind - July 7, 2025
Students continue to demand online learning options
Chief online learning officers see a "continued increase" in students' preferences for online learning programs, leading higher-ed institutions to look for new strategies to address this demand.
Top trends, takeaways point to online learning’s staying power
The convenience and flexibility associated with online learning continue to make the learning modality a popular option for students, with existing work and family commitments the biggest motivators…
How does higher ed use AI for teaching and learning?
As AI cements its place in education and the workforce, and as AI tools evolve, questions abound around how educators are using AI for teaching and learning, along…
Can AI outperform network security teams? Many believe it will
Over 90 percent of CISOs believe that AI already performs better than security professionals, or at least will in the near future, according to Inside the Mind of…
Student success teams turning to AI to support students
Almost two-thirds (62 percent) of university student success staff believe AI could help them identify students who need support--and 69 percent of staff say they have used AI…
Workplace skills, GenAI influence views on career readiness
More than half (55 percent) of graduates said their programs did not prepare them to use generative AI tools, according to the 2024 Cengage Group Employability Report.
6 key trends in global skills development
As the workforce evolves, AI literacy and readiness remain at the top of must-have skills as graduates enter the workforce, while some areas, including cybersecurity, are experiencing worker…
Once again, we’re asking: Is college worth it?
New developments lead to what is becoming an age-old question: Is college worth it? A new Pew Research Center report by Richard Fry, Dana Braga, and Kim Parker…
More college students say AI helps them earn better grades
An increasing number of students turning to generative AI tools to build knowledge and optimize their study efforts, according to new data from Pearson.