Instructional Technology

The Next-Gen Campus: Preparing for the New Wave of Tech Integrations

Date & Time: Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET

In this strategic webinar, an education technology expert will help senior administrators and facilities leaders better evaluate and prepare for the next wave of campus technology integration. Extract valuable insights from past implementations to inform your decisions as you begin looking at the innovations that will transform campus life and learning in the coming decade.

Why are learning management systems quickly becoming student favorites?

VitalSource's Annual Course Materials Report found that about a fifth of all students now purchase course materials directly through their LMS rather than through standard retail options.

Despite concerns, only 3% of colleges have developed student policy on AI

However, firsthand use of generative AI changed administrators' beliefs about the need for regulation. Only 14% of those who use it believe it will negatively affect student learning.

Here are 4 ways AI is already impacting higher education

As the implementations of AI continue to stun university officials, here are some of the most prominent facets of higher education being both positively and negatively affected by the game-changing technology.

Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering

Although 71% of respondents attested to senior leadership supporting continuing education programs, staffing challenges and access to its data are reportedly getting worse, according to a new study from Modern Campus.

Inclusive classrooms: 3 ways tech creates belonging in higher ed

Tools that create a culture of belonging and make space for anonymity will help educators increase classroom participation and engagement.

ChatGPT coming soon to Microsoft apps like Word and PowerPoint

The tip first came from an unnamed source cited in The Information, alleging that "Microsoft has discussed incorporating OpenAI's artificial intelligence in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other apps so customers can automatically generate text using simple prompts."

3 ways college students are feeling about online learning in 2022

Students increasingly expect their schools to offer academic support, career counseling and even social activities online, according to the 2022 CIN EdTech Student Survey by the College Innovation Network at Western Governors University.

The pandemic may have ended but the demand for edtech is growing

The higher education technology market is expected to double by 2028 as the demand for tools required for remote instruction continues to increase.

Higher education is losing in the game of digital transformation. Time to get back on track

Students who have grown up immersed in technology expect more than many institutions currently provide.

The metaverse: Are colleges really light years away from reaching it?

Virtual lectures are nice, but becoming far more interactive over the next 5-10 years should be goal for higher ed leaders.

Is competency-based education really the elixir higher ed needs to survive?

Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc discusses its merits, saying a shift to outcomes can 'unleash innovation.'

How one innovative president sees the unknown future of higher ed developing

Arizona State University's Michael Crow discusses the future of college degrees, lifelong learning, STEM and new technologies.

The Great Reskilling: Cengage CEO Michael Hansen says higher ed must meet demand

The pandemic opened up huge possibilities for fast, online learning, and employers need that pace and those credentials to continue.

How we taught our faculty to teach online

Touro’s online education team created a comprehensive program to educate educators. It included a series of courses, along with curricular materials.

The 4 big trends edX founder says will shape learning in higher education

Anant Agarwal, MIT professor and now 2U education leader, says it is time for institutions to scale up and deliver online.

How seriously should higher ed take the metaverse?

The tech industry and other corporate heavyweights are taking the metaverse seriously. Should faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education follow suit?

On the Razor’s Edge: 5 powerful higher education sessions at ASU-GSV Summit

Several university presidents will be among star-studded list of speakers at the April education technology show.

Four college STEM leaders share how COVID changes can impact access and equity

From changing pedagogy to installing virtual internships, professors note key lessons learned in pandemic shifts.

How concerned are college instructors about cheating? Not as much as they were in 2020

Many strategies employed by institution leaders and professors have worked, most notably proactive warnings.

4 predictions about how colleges will leverage technology to support students

If the pandemic has taught the ed-tech market anything in the past 18 months, it's that educational technology must be able to adapt its programs, platforms, and processes in nearly real time as things change.

What COVID-19 taught us about creating community

The embrace of technology tools while building learning for the future has made higher education much stronger.

Engagement and security highlight 7 key trends in ed-tech for 2022

Colleges and universities will need to implement specialized and specific ed-tech solutions to meet the expectations of their remote/hybrid remote students and employees.

Model for the future? One fully online university’s stunning success

While other institutions have slumped during the pandemic, Western Governors has grown enrollment while bolstering its curriculum.

How universities are helping to build a 500,000-person cybersecurity workforce

With online attacks on the rise, institutions like CSU San Bernardino are preparing students to stop hackers.

How smart technology is creating diverse learning environments in higher ed

There is a new understanding of, and appreciation for, how the learning experiences of higher education students can be impacted by external forces.

Two studies show Gen Z, companies may not want 4-year degrees

Career and technical education is intriguing to high school students, even if they are a bit uncertain about its value.

Group of HBCUs will get $1.5 million for digital learning research

Grants will provide opportunity for Black students to achieve more equitable outcomes across higher education.

Virtual classrooms protect concerned faculty during COVID, and beyond

Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) delivers faculty not only assurance of course continuity in the face of the unknown, but a complete “virtual classroom” solution. 

How can colleges meet the needs of growing base of online learners?

Wiley Education Services survey says institutions must offer three key items to students operating remotely.

How the big merger of Blackboard and Anthology will affect higher ed

The two companies are looking to 'lead the next wave of EdTech innovation.'

Equity inspires 66 colleges to expand the reach of open educational resources

Excitement is building around OER at Framingham State University as a handful of faculty are creating their own textbooks with instructional designers enhancing the final product.

Will University of Texas faculty get their wish on COVID-19 mandates?

Classes begin Wednesday, but many petitions are circulating.

Is online a good option? Villanova leader discusses merits of virtual learning

As faculty hone techniques, student engagement rises.

Why academic freedom can’t be an afterthought in the online classroom

As digital learning becomes a core component of the higher education experience, institutions must prioritize strategies that provide agency to both students and faculty.