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Expert Insights Into the 2024 Higher Education Landscape - Education IT Reporter
As we step into the mid-way point in 2024, the higher education industry is bracing for a wave of transformative changes. Below, several experts from higher education tech company Modern Campus collectively paint a future where traditional educational models are rapidly evolving. The burgeoning adoption of microcredentials promises a more flexible and competency-based learning landscape, […]
EdTech, AI, and Mental Health: Improving Student Learning, Improving Students’ Lives - Education IT Reporter
By Esan Durrani, co-founder and CEO, Study Fetch. Students in high school now have already lived through two global economic crises, and live in a world that is literally burning at a record rate. They must handle all of this while also coping with the normal chaotic ups and downs of adolescence can be overwhelming. […]
Teaching Nursing Students to Think Clinically with Realistic Instructional Tools - Education IT Reporter
By Tim Bristol, director of strategic planning, NurseThink, Wolters Kluwer Health. The ever-worsening nursing shortage is taking the United States by storm, with nearly 800,000 nurses planning to leave their roles or retire by 2027. Unfortunately, nursing education is not immune to this crisis. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports that 8.8% […]
From Chaos to Control, Tackling Device Tracking with IT Asset Management In K-12 Schools - Education IT Reporter
By Syed Ali, founder and CEO, EZO. In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of the education landscape. K-12 schools are increasingly relying on technology to enhance teaching methods, improve student engagement, and streamline administrative processes. Although the investment is necessary, the rapid pace of technological advancements brings with it significant challenges. […]
Transact Campus Partners with Luxer One for Secure, Frictionless On-Campus Package Delivery - Education IT Reporter
Transact Campus, “Transact,” the award-winning leader in innovative mobile credential and payment solutions, today announced a partnership with Luxer One, a premium manufacturer of package management systems and smart contactless lockers, owned by ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. This partnership will deliver a turnkey solution for on-campus package delivery, including hardware, software, installation, […]
Ransomware's Prime Target: Securing Educational Institutions - Education IT Reporter
By Anthony Cusimano, director of technical marketing, Object First In recent years, ransomware has become the most destructive cyber threat impacting industries of all sizes –in the first half of 2022, there were over 236 million ransomware attacks worldwide. Threat actors have launched ransomware attacks on various targets, including businesses, hospitals, supply chain infrastructures, and […]
4 Ways K12 Districts Use Tech To Connect with Families - Education IT Reporter
By Lindsey Canny, copywriter, Skyward. If your students, families, and employees had more options, would they still choose you? Take a lesson from the districts who already know the answer to that question because of their powerful online identities. By building your district’s online presence through technology, you encourage ongoing engagement from students, employees, and […]
Modern Campus Recognizes the Best Higher Education Websites of 2022 - Education IT Reporter
Modern Campus, a provider of higher education solutions for driving student enrollment by attracting, engaging and converting students, recognized eight colleges and universities for excellence in website design and management. These eight winners were chosen from more than 700 postsecondary institution websites powered by Modern Campus Omni CMS, the only content management system purpose-built for higher […]
Ensuring Schools Have An Effective Cloud Infrastructure Can Enhance Learning - Education IT Reporter
By Gloria Zhang, director of cloud programs, ASCENDING. The dramatic shift over the last few years in the way students learn may have kickstarted the move to more technology-driven classrooms and remote learning, but the clear advantages to students, educators and parents that came as a result of that digital leap have led education leaders […]
Artificial Intelligence In Schools: Look Past Hesitations To See Opportunity - Education IT Reporter
By Melissa Smith, vice president of education, Glowforge. Do we fear the robot or do we embrace it? When it comes to the topic of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, the question is usually met with a split response. While you may love or hate the technology, the reality is — it’s not slowing […]
Head of The Class: Cox Predicts Education’s Next Steps To Bridge The Digital Divide - Education IT Reporter
By Steve Westerman, vice president, Cox Business Technology impacts nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and education is no exception. It has transformed school systems, enhanced the learning experience and created an engaging environment for students of all ages. But not all communities are equally equipped to thrive in the digital age. The COVID-19 […]
How Franklin University Pivoted To Meet The Needs of Current and Future Healthcare Workers - Education IT Reporter
By Dr. Patrick Bennett, vice president, academic quality and planning and dean of the School of Education, Franklin University. According to a US News Report, there will be a shortage of over 400,000 home health aides, almost 100,000 nursing assistants and lab techs, and almost 30,000 nurse practitioners in the coming years. A study from Elsevier found that 47 […]
AI In The Classroom: A Revolutionary Tool Or A Hindrance To Learning? - Education IT Reporter
By Brian Sathianathan, co-founder, Iterate.ai. Education has undergone a massive shift in recent years due to technological advancements, with the internet and computers becoming essential tools for both students and educators. Among these technological advancements are AI-powered chat programs, which have revolutionized the way students learn. ChatGPT is one of these language programs that has […]
How ChatGPT Can Help Close The Equity Gap in Education - Education IT Reporter
By Sydney Montgomery, CEO, Outline It. Before we can adequately consider the impacts of ChatGPT and generative AI on education we must first do a hard analysis of the purpose of education. Researchers agree that attention to developing critical thinking skills in children is sorely lacking in education today. We focus and emphasize information memorization and regurgitation […]
Taking The Long View On School Governance - Education IT Reporter
By Al Kingsley, CEO, NetSupport. If you ask any group of people what they want from schools, the answer would probably be roughly the same—high-performing schools that help children reach their full potential, arming them with the knowledge to be critical thinkers who possess the skills to succeed in today’s job market. Unfortunately, that might […]
The Ongoing Challenges of Take-Home Technology - Education IT Reporter
Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. In recent years, educational spaces have undergone massive changes. The pandemic led to millions of students staying home and engaging in virtual learning. As a result, there was high demand for […]
How Student Digital Literacy Can Enhance Cybersecurity for K-12 School Districts - Education IT Reporter
By Michael Webb, chief technology officer, Identity Automation. With the rise of online curriculums and virtual learning in both K-12 and higher ed institutions, there has been a notable increase in technology dependance. This dependency on digital tools has not only exposed children to challenges related to cyberbullying, plagiarism and online safety, but it has […]
What Is Geospatial Data and How Does It Play a Role In A Safe Return To School? - Education IT Reporter
Responses from Amanda M. Melvin, lead public health analyst, HSR.health. Geospatial data is information that describes events, objects, or features within a location on or near the surface of the Earth. The role geospatial data plays in the safe return to school has to do with where the school is situated in addition to where […]
Prepping For The Holidays Means Preparing For Ransomware Attacks - Education IT Reporter
By Rick Vanover, senior director of product strategy, Veeam As the holidays approach, many schools are looking toward the upcoming fall and winter breaks. The same can be said for bad actors who capitalize on when staff and students are preoccupied with exams and preparing to return or leave the classroom to launch cyber attacks. […]
10 Security Tips For School IT Administrators - Education IT Reporter
By Usman Choudhary, chief product officer, VIPRE Security Group Vanishing budgets, reckless users, infected machines, unpatched software… This is what education IT admins are up against every day. How do you keep up? How do you ensure you’re meeting demands for the latest technology, while keeping students, faculty and staff productive, and your network secure […]
Colby-Sawyer College Earns Top 10 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Colleges Issue - Education IT Reporter
Colby-Sawyer College has once again been recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by U.S. News & World Report, earning a pair of top 10 rankings in the publication’s 2023 Best Colleges issue. The annual report, released Monday, ranks Colby-Sawyer in a tie for second place in its Best Undergraduate Teaching (North) category for […]
Chandler Unified School District Deploys Fortinet's Security Awareness and Training Service - Education IT Reporter
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Chandler Unified School District is providing its more than 5,200 faculty and staff with Fortinet’s information Security Awareness and Training service to build cyber awareness and to further strengthen the district’s security posture. Tied with the White House National Cyber Workforce and […]
How Educational Entities Can Benefit From ITSM - Education IT Reporter
By Hannah Price, head of UK consultancy, TOPdesk. It’s no secret IT service management (ITSM) can help companies and businesses streamline efficiencies, cut down on costs, and improve customer satisfaction. But can it help schools? Today, many educational entities are embracing the use of ITSM, or the process and technology used to plan, deliver, and […]
Prevention Is Wiser Than Reaction: Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Faculty and Staff in Higher Education - Education IT Reporter
Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. Cybersecurity is a top concern for most high-performing organizations regardless of size, location, or industry. The cybersecurity threat landscape is growing rapidly for a few reasons. Effective cybersecurity awareness training is […]
Colby-Sawyer College Receives $1.5 Million Federal Funding For New Nursing and Health Sciences Building - Education IT Reporter
Colby-Sawyer College has received $1.5 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new home for its School of Nursing & Health Sciences. The $1.5 million, allocated as part of the 2022 government funding bill signed into law by President Joseph Biden earlier this year, was earmarked to support the construction of a […]
What’s New In Ed Tech Interoperability - Education IT Reporter
By Casey Thompson, digital media manager, Skyward, Inc. Interoperability—the ability of software programs to seamlessly connect to one another by seamlessly exchanging information and common language—is something we’ve been steadily working towards in edtech. Plenty of progress has been made, but in many ways it feels like we’re only starting to scratch the surface of what’s […]
The Greatest Challenges and Most Difficult Obstacles Facing Schools Regarding IT Services - Education IT Reporter
Response from Rich Benbow, vice president, Western Governer’s University. Some traditional colleges have a resistance to change and haven’t adapted as well as they probably could to digitize their programs. WGU is a digitally native university, so when the pandemic hit, it was easy for us to scale to meet the massive influx of new […]