How apps can increase student engagement
In almost every endeavor, success depends on engaging your customers to ensure their success and keep them coming back. Colleges and universities need to continually monitor student (i.e.,…
Mobile and Handheld Technologies
10 apps to use for the 2017-2018 term
From apps that manage finances and credit scores to those that find scholarships for all education levels, and from apps that better organize collaborative projects to those that…
Promising: Trending college model sees boost in student success
Hinds (Miss.) Community College is now a world without lost backpacks, forgotten textbooks, or misplaced notes, fostering a culture that encourages constant learning, even when class isn’t in…
This technology will dominate higher ed within 5 years
Like many other industries, much of the change occurring in colleges and universities is driven by the rise of mobile devices, the consumerization of IT, and higher customer…
Want an inclusive student experience? Yes, there’s a campus app for that
How can modern institutions implement strategies that support student engagement, retention and success, especially for low-income and minority students? How can they ensure students have access to the…
3 ways new-to-online students can thrive with virtual learning
Digital learning opportunities are widely available and abundant today. From MOOCs to digital study aids to virtual tutoring, there are many ways for students to hone their academic…
4 reasons why mobile is making unprecedented gains in student recruiting
Universities around the world rely heavily on traditional marketing strategies—direct mail, college fairs, physical ads in public transit, billboards, campus visits and other antiquated best practices—to attract candidates…
University’s eText program saves students over $3.5 million
Over 40,000 IU students used at least one eText from IU’s direct partnerships with publishers for digital course materials. This is part of IU’s overall efforts to reduce…
App revolutionizes digital credentials, wins higher ed industry award
Digital platform pioneer Credly, in partnership with Lumina Foundation, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the American Council on Education (ACE), announced today the winner of…
3 considerations for going BYOA on campus
While many higher-ed IT departments are still struggling to handle the flood of mobile devices onto campus networks, some industry experts now advise institutions to adopt a broader…