Nordic EdTech Network Podcast Interview
By Phil Hill. On December 12, Michael and I joined Eilif Trondsen for a podcast interview for the Nordic EdTech Network. One of the primary activities for the network is to “help Nordic EdTech companies become better informed about the EdTech industry and landscape not only in the Nordic region but also of the global EdTech market dynamics.” Put another way, Eilif is a great network connector. You can access the podcast interview at this page. More...
Digging Deeper Into CCSF Story: $39 million for non-usage of LMS not really about DE
By Phil Hill. When I wrote my initial post on Tuesday about the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) having to repay the state $39 million for non-usage of LMS, there was one number that kept bugging me. More...
#2: Gen Z is about to take over higher education—here’s what to expect
By Lisa Malat. Survey finds digital natives “Gen Z” set to reshape higher ed landscape with focus on careers, dependence on technology. More...
#8: What does Betsy DeVos mean for higher ed?
By Laura Devaney. With little background in higher education, stakeholders wonder how the nominee for Education Secretary will impact policy. More...
#6: Social media’s top 50 colleges and universities
By Ronald Bethke. Technology and data company Engagement Labs released its 2016 ranking of the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities on social media networks Facebook and Twitter. More...
#9: Students say digital presence is key to enrollment decisions
By Ronald Bethke. According to a new report, student survey data reinforces that higher education institutions must place greater emphasis on their digital presence, engaging students with digital communications that are most in line with their preferences in order to boost enrollment. More...
#10: Is it time to rethink the term nontraditional student?
By Meris Stansbury. Should higher education rethink what makes a “traditional” student today? Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on students applying for financial aid highlight the ever-increasing need for colleges and universities to diversify their programs and make more available online education. More...
IT #2: 5 ways your college website turns away students
By Meris Stansbury. Year-long research with prospective students reveals the ways college websites unintentionally turn off potential enrollees. More...
IT #1: STEM crisis quickly becoming an IT problem
By Meris Stansbury. Gen Z’s dependence on tech and tech support not mirrored in their career choices; IT career dearth a massive problem on the horizon. More...