10 assistive technology Apple and Android apps
As the higher education landscape changes to one more suited to serving the diverse needs of students, part of that responsibility is in helping find resources that can…
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5 retention strategies across campus
One of the biggest reasons I stuck with my private liberal arts college (Kenyon) was because of small classes and a really pretty landscape. Digging a little deeper,…
A game-changer for online retention
In a recent think-tank panel in D.C. on trends in higher-ed, one online learning expert from Arizona State University said that the next big discussion for colleges and…
College students: Teaching is for underachievers
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week this week, a national campaign to thank the often thankless teachers and faculty for their hard work in encouraging and motivating today’s students. Yet,…
Students can now skip the line without being a jerk
Everybody hates waiting in line, but nobody likes a line skipper. Thanks to a new partnership between Blackboard and Qless, students will be able to skip lines without…
Helping students land the right STEM internship
Internships provide fantastic on-the-job training and often lead to job offers after graduation. Many students find themselves stuck when it comes to finding and securing an internship. This…
New guideline identifies modern types of ‘blurred cheating’
Access to technology, and a propensity for students to share images and text on social media in their everyday lives is blurring the lines of original thought and…
How to improve course evaluations
Student evaluations of courses and the faculty that teach them are an important aspect of quality control at colleges and universities. How a course is taught, whether it…
This backlash trend is gaining momentum
In a trend occurring in multiple colleges across the country, students are saying ‘no’ to eBooks, due poor ease-of-use, limited funds for eReaders, and lack of available resources.…
Here’s how to reach your most social, tech-savvy students
Higher-ed institutions using YouTube, Snapchat to announce student’s acceptance In a trend that’s quickly catching on in many colleges and ... Read more