30 septembre 2018

How to fix developmental education

eCampus NewsDrop the placement testing/remedial course model and develop competency-based learning instead. More...

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Here’s how to boost enrollment with chatbots

eCampus NewsGeorgia State University’s virtual assistant helps incoming freshmen navigate the student enrollment process, leading to a significant increase in enrollment. More...

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What is faculty’s role in competency-based education?

eCampus NewsEducators implementing CBE programs must consciously build models with both students and faculty in mind. More...

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5 technologies that will help colleges meet digital-age students’ expectations

eCampus NewsMost students entering college have grown up with digital technology. It touches nearly every aspect of their lives, and they view it as a critical requirement for a quality education. So, it should come as little surprise that students expect advanced technology at the center of nearly every key administrative and educational process. More...

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Here’s how technology is revolutionizing the student experience

eCampus NewsAt the Ohio State University, an ever-improving digital initiative is meeting students where they are in order to take them to the next level. More...

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Alexa comes to campus

eCampus News“Hey, Alexa!” The now-common phrase has made its way from homes into dorm rooms at some U.S. colleges and universities, all with the intention of personalizing students’ social and academic experiences on campus. More...

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Could “learning communities” hold the key to part-time student retention?

eCampus NewsOnly 37 percent of students who attend college part time earn a degree within six years, the nonprofit Center for American Progress (CAP) says. While student retention is a big issue for all colleges and universities, it’s especially challenging for community colleges, where three out of four students are enrolled part time. More...

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How AI will shape the university of the future

eCampus NewsIn light of the fact that only 59 percent of students who begin pursuing a four-year degree at a higher-ed institution graduate within six years, many in the industry are seeking innovative ways to improve student outcomes. More...

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11 ways presidents can engage students with social media

eCampus NewsOnly slightly more than two-thirds (36 percent) of presidents at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) use Twitter, compared to 55 percent of all college and university presidents–and they’re missing out on a big opportunity, according to new research. More...

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Get on board with data integration

eCampus NewsThe modern, public university is arguably facing more strain than ever before—both from outside and inside its walls. Marked by new competitors and declining funding, the state of today’s higher-ed marketplace has driven more public universities to turn to technology as a holy grail for readying them to compete. More...

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