A new report from Western Union Business Solutions following the COVID-19 disruption highlights how universities can evolve their approach to better meet the needs of a new generation of students, writes Hayden Scown With travel off the cards for the ...
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Key takeaways Technology is critical for enabling growthIt is critical that implemented solutions are fit for the futureTechnology is conduit for change, but also relies on a conducive culture, people and partnerships for true growth Technology is critical for enabling ...
More »Creating a community – how higher education institutions can leverage data to keep their staff and students close
As institutions move online rapidly and social distancing becomes prevalent, keeping a sense of community is critical to ensure you and your teams stay connected, wherever they are. Key takeaways Make data a part of the cultureThe importance of connecting ...
More »When it comes to student recruitment, what is your most powerful tool?
An increasing number of universities around the world are finding the answer to be their current students. Those that have already taken the journey before, and can be a powerful advocate for your school. Over 300 universities around the world, ...
More »Interesting times demand new solutions
After years of technologists advocating for change, COVID-19 has arguably driven more involuntary change in the last six months in businesses and public sector organisations than we’ve seen in the previous ten years. And it’s no secret higher education has ...
More »Adapting to online learning during COVID-19
Grok Learning is an online platform for university-level teaching of programming-related subjects. It’s also used in many Australian schools to teach the new Digital Technologies curriculum. At Grok we work closely with our university partners to support their innovative teaching ...
More »How do you rapidly transition to a digital campus?
The situation in which we find ourselves in is extraordinary. Across the world, political realignment, social unrest, and the current epidemic are pressing higher education leaders to look beyond traditional, campus-based teaching models in order to reach their students. Many ...
More »Transitioning to Online Learning During an Emergency
Moving teaching and learning online in the midst of a crisis isn’t unprecedented, it’s been done before but never to the extent that educators across the globe are currently facing. This sudden shift to temporary or what could become long-term ...
More »Deliver what was once unimaginable
Personalised learning is increasingly becoming more and more of a conversation topic within the higher education landscape. But are the platforms and outcomes really worth the hype? VitalSource® truly believes it is, which is one of the driving reasons for ...
More »Implementing personalised learning is easier than you think
The idea of implementing personalised learning at your institution may be a daunting one. When will you find the time to create the courses? How can you be sure content is linked to the correct learning objectives? Will personalisation and ...
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