Change is happening at such a pace in the education sector, that universities can no longer pause their digital transformation plans. This article explores the pivotal trends emerging in this dynamic education sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the disruption ...
More »Tertiary education institutions are feeling the pressure to accelerate their digital transformation
The pandemic forced many tertiary education institutions in Australia and New Zealand to speed up their ongoing digital transformation efforts. As institutions rush to quickly transition to digital modes of learning, many of them are struggling with gaps in the ...
More »Employing a digitised curriculum management system to address the risks of contract cheating
To date, a tremendous amount of technological and policy development has been directed toward curbing the use of online “paper mills” or websites where students can purchase essays written for them, but the issue remains problematic and largely unresolved. In ...
More »Why managing cyber security internally is straining education institutions’ resources and exposing them to cyber risks
Insights from our 2021 Tertiary Education Digital Transformation Index found that 74 per cent of the institutions surveyed rely on internal resources to manage security, which places a huge strain on their internal IT resources. Since the pandemic, tertiary education institutions throughout ...
More »The digital transformation challenges facing the tertiary education sector
Many institutions responded quickly to the new education environment, pivoting to digital tools for teaching, learning delivery and student support. But the change has been uneven, with many institutions still in the early stages of transformation. Peter Nikoletatos, Industry General ...
More »Accessing and Using Course Materials
Understanding the Challenges of Faculty and Students The accelerated shift to online learning has placed an additional burden on institutions and faculty to adapt course materials to the needs and preferences of students, while continuing to focus affordable learning and ...
More »The Evolution of the Physical Campus in a new Era of Hybrid Learning and Working
The transition to distance learning and remote teaching has accelerated rapidly in the education sector during the pandemic. With the closures of campuses, universities had to find virtual workarounds for students, not just to deliver curriculum content and learning materials, ...
More »Sign of the times
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 ...
More »Technology’s role in empowering change in higher education
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 ...
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