Featured Cybersecurity is complex-learn how to do it right By eCampus News Staff October 9th, 2019 Cybersecurity in higher education is a challenge of increasing complexity and dramatic consequence. The stakes are high as threat actors launch sophisticated attacks to steal information or disrupt operations. Cyber…
News 6 tips for reaching adult students May 20th, 2019 Lynn Morton, strategy director at digital marketing agency R2i, specializes in working with higher education…
News How power dynamics can undermine effective learning March 7th, 2019 By definition, there is a finite amount of power over any given set of human…
News Academic advising, “degree maps,” and mentorship are helping students earn STEM degrees March 4th, 2019 While 81 percent of entering community college students indicate they want to earn a bachelor’s…
News When–if ever–is web filtering OK in higher ed? December 9th, 2019 Halls of learning are places for learning and exploration. They are also a treasure trove of sensitive and valuable information, making them prime targets for…
News Use these strategies to fight student distraction December 6th, 2019 Battling student distraction is a real--if not new--thing. While it's always been challenging to ensure students are engaged in learning, the increased use of laptops…
News 5 tips to help students feel connected on campus December 5th, 2019 Students who report a strong sense of belonging at their college or university typically do better in school, and a new survey points to five…
News Workers are preparing for automation–here’s how December 4th, 2019 Automation will have a transformational impact on the workforce--and today’s workers are seeking skills and credentials to keep pace with those changes, according to a…
News 5 tools to create an engaging online course December 3rd, 2019 So many faculty have approached me lately and said that they have been asked to teach an online or hybrid class. I love teaching—online, hybrid,…
News XR technologies are proving effective in higher ed December 2nd, 2019 Extended reality (XR) technologies are particularly effective for supporting skills-based and competency-based teaching and learning, according to a new report from EDUCAUSE. The findings are…
News Why lazy rivers have their place on college campuses–and yet still might just be lazy November 29th, 2019 At a time when college tuition list prices are higher than ever before, CBS News recently spotlighted how some colleges are spending more on lavish…
News What do millennials think of their college education? November 28th, 2019 While most millennials highly value their college education and degree, a notable 40 percent wish they had done more to prepare for their careers during…
News What role should faculty play in CBE models? November 27th, 2019 Imagine you’re a student. You walk into a classroom on the first day of the semester. You approach your chosen desk and there sits a…
News States need better data to meet student expectations November 26th, 2019 Using reliable data is key to improving student outcomes, and a new framework from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights some of the barriers…