With cutting-edge technologies stepping in education space every day, it is imperative for higher ed institutions to cling to traditional setbacks. For an institution, managing student information system is a foremost priority. It is embedded throughout the holistic learning journey of a student, made by a myriad of behind-the-scenes technology blessings. But the question that [...]

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Solution to the never-ending problem of students dropping out every year jointly lies with the students and the institutions itself. Where students are ought to invest the required efforts, higher education institutions also have a responsibility to ensure that the students who enroll for a degree course with the college end up succeeding at them. […]

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The opportunity to utilize predictive analytics in higher education was first documented in a scholarly article in 2001; in 2012 several articles hypothesized on how best to use data as leading indicators. Yet many college and university administrators are still cautious when it comes to implementing predictive analytics. Perhaps this is due to the lack […]

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The Road to Educause 2018 We are very excited! The road to Educause 2018 is well and truly alive and buzzing with grandeur, as we are just days away from the biggest congregation of brilliant minds from edtech and higher-ed community in the country. The conference promises to provide a great networking platform– where all […]

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While CISOs of higher education institutions are quite vigilant about cyber threats, the fact remains that these centers of higher learning are becoming more vulnerable to security threats. This is simply because of the kind of data higher education institutes accumulate and disseminate. Higher-Ed IT systems are a treasure trove of high value information ranging […]

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Facilitating student engagement initiatives, by providing them with opportunities to participate in community activities leads to motivation, and creates a positive impact on all concerned. It encourages students to learn more and thus promotes individual growth. Modern academics and education enthusiasts believe that learning is a continuous process. As technology continues to change, higher-ed institutions […]

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Technology seems to be involved in all aspects of life today. There is a technology for everything today. Most of our needs are fulfilled with smartphones. The presence of mobile apps for several purposes has made human life much easier than before. Hungry? Use your mobile app to order for food online, and it will […]

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One campus app engages thousands of students! How do you think that statement makes you feel? Amazing, isn’t it? Student engagement is a top priority for all institutions, as it helps them improve student retention and increase alumni giving. Student engagement is not as easy as it sounds. You have to track various activities and [...]

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There is a whopping rise in the use of smart devices, especially smartphones and tablets, among the students in higher-ed. With the recent advancements in mobile technologies, the fact is undeniable that higher-ed students are going to rely on mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets for studies in near future. If you compare [...]

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A growing population of higher-ed students now depend upon mobile apps for communication, entertainment, studies, banking, transportation, and more. Although most of the universities try to develop mobile apps focusing beyond traditional methodologies, they do not take student engagement into consideration. Their strategies are centered on fulfilling student needs only. This gap between fulfilling student [...]

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