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5 things the pandemic taught us about virtual communities

September 13, 2021 by Katy Kappler, CEO, InScribe

Community was—and is—so important, and virtual communities will remain important as students head back to campus

The pandemic dramatically impacted how students experienced higher education. Under new guidelines and restrictions, many students found themselves managing the logistics and academics of their post-secondary degrees completely…

The role of no-code in a safe return to campus

September 9, 2021 by Deb Gildersleeve, Chief Information Officer, Quickbase

No-code offers school leaders the agility and the ability to adapt when change and disruption happens

The next challenge for educators as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is safely returning to in-person learning. After over a year of forced shutdowns and adoption of…

COVID-19 learning lessons that will stick with us

September 1, 2021 by Doug Smith, Former Director of Learning Spaces and AV Technology, Illinois State University

After COVID-19 learning and as university technology teams look to the new year, here are some pieces of advice to help create successful teaching and learning environments

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way higher education institutions delivered instruction. They had to figure out how to add new technology, repurpose existing technology, and train instructors…

Higher-ed students say they need more flexibility

August 31, 2021 by Laura Ascione

In a survey, students say they don't want to pay as much for online classes and they are seeking more affordability in higher-ed options

Students say flexibility in attending college classes and completing coursework is a critical need, and they also increasingly recognize the value of soft skills and credentialing, according to…

Students and exam proctoring: Best practices for student buy-in

August 26, 2021August 23, 2021 by Brandon Smith, COO, Honorlock

Remote proctoring quickly evolved into a critical tool during remote and hybrid learning—and ensuring student confidence in the process is key

Remote proctoring online exams has become a necessary tool to enable a flexible remote learning environment. But like any new process, people can be skeptical of the unknown.…

7 ways to pave the path for remote and flexible work on your campus

August 17, 2021 by Jason Rhode, Executive Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Northern Illinois University

Questions remain as to what that “new normal” will look like on campuses, and if remote work--or flexible work--will become a mainstay

The past year has been unlike any other and for obvious reasons. Not only has the scope of roles in supporting the online teaching and learning enterprise radically…

9 ways to define higher ed’s future by ‘and’ instead of ‘either/or’

August 9, 2021 by Vistasp M. Karbhari, Professor, Departments of Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington

Higher ed should not go back to normal--instead, it should use the pandemic's lessons to innovate and reinvent

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pressures faced by institutions of higher education on aspects ranging from shifting demographics and the “enrollment cliff,” and considerations of cost, student debt…

Destroying the box: Thinking outside of the box is no longer enough

August 6, 2021 by Cheryl Hyatt, Founding Partner, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search

As higher education moves forward in the wake of COVID, going back to "the old ways" of doing things won't serve students now--or in the future

In March of 2020, life as we knew it came to an abrupt halt. At the time, we optimistically thought we’d have “two weeks to slow the spread”…

Online learning leaders adapt for a post-pandemic path forward

August 2, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A new report offers insight into how the pivot to emergency online learning impacted online program growth

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a "positive reassessment" of higher-ed institutions' online learning priorities, according to a report from Quality Matters and Eduventures Research.

5 ways to craft college financial policies with empathy

July 27, 2021 by Marylouise Fennell, Founding Partner, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search

Approaching college financial policies with compassion can make your institution stronger—here’s how

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit higher education hard. Balancing fluctuating enrollment and increasing operational expenditures has been a challenge. It’s a fundamental reality: revenue streams are vital for…

Coronavirus Update

5 things the pandemic taught us about virtual communities

The role of no-code in a safe return to campus

COVID-19 learning lessons that will stick with us

Higher-ed students say they need more flexibility

Students and exam proctoring: Best practices for student buy-in

7 ways to pave the path for remote and flexible work on your campus

9 ways to define higher ed’s future by ‘and’ instead of ‘either/or’

Destroying the box: Thinking outside of the box is no longer enough

Online learning leaders adapt for a post-pandemic path forward

5 ways to craft college financial policies with empathy

WGU Labs Invests in Developer of Digital Learning Tools and Support

CAE and Texas A&M University’s Business School Announce Partnership To Improve Student Outcomes

Higher Digital Launches New Technical Debt Assessment Tool

Backed by ECMC Group, Dell Foundation and Others, New Apprenticeship Closes $2.5M Seed Funding to Solve Entry Level Tech and Diversity Hiring Gaps

Technology Startup Screenweave Debuts Cloud-Based Content Publishing Platform

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