higher education
The Bar Has Been Raised and The Rules Have Changed
The new economy requires a lot of young people--the bar is much higher and the rules for success in life have changed. These dynamic changes require a more personalized project-based approach to learning.
The One Chart You Need to Help HigherEd Learners Succeed
By: Gunnar Counselman. I stumbled into a profound insight about personalized education and student value that fits on a single chart and can be the foundation of a college’s student success strategy.
EdTech 10: Goodbye, July
It's hard to believe the end of summer is close and that back-to-school time is just around the corner. So we salute the end of July with these top ten edtech stories.
Student Voices: Moving Beyond “When I Grow Up…”
By: JoEllen Lynch. A major task for high schools today is to guide students toward postsecondary opportunities, and students should be begin this journey their very first year.
Want to Beat Robots? Be Human!
By: Sébastien Turbot. With the need to co-exist in a world of machines and robots on the horizon, teaching our children emotional intelligence and relationship skills is key to their 21st century success.
Preparing Students for the Gig Economy, Automation and Uncertainty
By: Marc Tucker. Today's students will graduate into a much different world than their parents. So today's schools need to provide students with experiences, environments and mentors to prepare them for the new workforce.
15 HigherEd Student Personas That Will Help You Redesign Learner Experience
By: Gunnar Counselman. Working with dozens of higher education organizations has led us to the discovery of the 15 most common student “personas,” shedding light on what motivates different types of students.
EdTech 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All
There are lots of cool digital developments in this week’s list. So while they might not be as exciting as Pokemon, we promise it’s worth a short break to catch this week’s EdTech10.
Students and Employers Benefit in Real World PBL
By: Dawne Adams and Robin Willner. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School school leaders and employer partners are pushing PBL to a new level that motivates students and generates community support with Workplace Challenges.
AI and Push Learning for Student Guidance and Advisory
Applying to college can be difficult, even with access to information and resources. Artificial intelligence and human experts are now easing the process for students and parents.