Higher education postcard: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to one of higher education’s abbreviated universities
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Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to one of higher education’s abbreviated universities
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 22, 2023
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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In higher education, for example, enrollment and retention are more important than ever, and staying in touch with internal and external stakeholders is key to attracting and keeping new students. No matter the industry, clear and effective communication channels are essential to keeping operations running smoothly.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 28, 2024
In the modern higher education environment, resilience is the key to survival. Institutions must adapt their practices to remain resilient in the face of adversity, students’ changing needs and technological advancements. Click the banner below to learn how the latest Wi-Fi standards better support modern learning.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2024
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting higher education institutions. In recent years, as cyberattacks have become more nuanced, the firewall technology that colleges and universities use to prevent them has also evolved. And a Sophos survey suggests that the average recovery cost can top $1 million per incident.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Four years after a wave of classroom technology investments, many higher education institutions are taking a step back to analyze their results. In the process, institutions are parsing insights into students’ needs and preferences in the post-pandemic landscape. Most students said all eight…
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 1, 2024
College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The organisation surveyed 1,309 IT and security professionals within education institutions around the world. Of these, 47% plan to adopt cloud technologies moving forward. Half of the educational institutions (51%) named lack of budget as the biggest data security challenge, slightly higher than in other industries.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As part of its ongoing work with universities, Meta has announced its Meta for Education beta program, which will see the tech giant partner with universities in the US and UK to test its new education applications for Quest headsets. It’s really exciting,” added Korosec. It’s not some distant reality.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Technology has always evolved quickly, but we’ve seen a rapid escalation in that evolution in the past few years as tools such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) devices continue to gain traction across industries. They must…
SRHE
OCTOBER 21, 2024
by Maria-Ligia Barbosa In Latin America, higher education has undergone intense transformation. In Argentina and Uruguay, the demand for higher education was met by the public sector. However, there are relevant differences in dimensions such as governance, size, selectivity and educational offer. million, reaching 8.4
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Every year, the EDUCAUSE top 10 IT issues report outlines the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges in higher ed IT, covering the higher education IT workforce, teaching and learning, emerging technologies, and more. What we’re going to see in 2024 is that institutional leadership will be looking to…
HEPI
MAY 30, 2024
Earlier in May 2024, HEPI, with support from learning technology service Studiosity, hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss how important the human touch is in the age of AI learning. Their importance in higher education is expected to grow rapidly. Nor are fears of the potential drawbacks of such technologies new.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In the higher education world, colleges and universities are starting to dabble with AI projects, such as chatbots or aids for incoming students. The age of AI is burgeoning, ushering advancements in many fields, so it’s important that any institutions interested in incorporating this technology consider the rules and regulations around it.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 18, 2024
While most faculty agree that ed tech enhances the teaching and learning experience, many question whether higher education administrators are choosing the right products.
MindMax
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Paul LeBlanc , author of Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education. LeBlanc believes an entire institution can adopt a “students first” approach on a larger scale. However, that technology should never replace the human element.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. This initiative highlights AI’s growing role in educational settings and its potential to advance student success.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 9, 2024
While the public remains cautious of artificial intelligence (AI), most trust higher education institutions to use AI responsibly, according to a new report released Tuesday morning by the Stevens Institute of Technology and the business intelligence group Morning Consult.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The paper outlined how universities should integrate AI into their institutional strategies as well as the daily lives of students, teachers, researchers and staff. The post European institutions falling behind on AI, warn top unis appeared first on The PIE News. As such, a “holistic approach” is needed, he said.
The PIE News
JUNE 19, 2024
We’re in the process of establishing Chancellor Institute , a new higher education institution, and UniMinistry Foundation , a registered charity focuses on providing pastoral care and support to students in Australia. This opportunity is ideal for an institution looking for a new foothold in international education markets.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Fast forward to today, and technological progress continues to accelerate. The impact of technological advancements and industrialisation is especially evident in the field of international student mobility. Take ChatGPT, for example: it debuted in 2022, quickly amassing 100 million users within just two months, and peaked at 1.8
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 3, 2024
still have disproportionately low enrollment numbers for Latino first-time, full-time undergraduate students, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. public institutions, the report turns its attention to the nation’s private schools, namely the 122 most selective private four-year colleges and universities in the nation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
Department of Education has awarded more than $40 million in grant funding to help improve completion rates for underserved students. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal. These awards will not only help find new ways to help students graduate; they will help change expectations.”
The PIE News
JUNE 26, 2024
Thanks to today’s market dynamics and advances in technology, education can rarely keep pace with innovation. For some yes, but international education is saturated with students whose course decision is based around the perceived security and opportunities which their qualification affords, not what in their hearts they want to study.
Campus Technology
JULY 30, 2024
The United States Department of Education recently released a new guide that seeks to inform ed tech developers as they create AI products and services for use in education.
University Business
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In light of the Department of Justice filing suit against the Georgia Institute of Technology for allegedly failing to apply contractually required information security controls to Department of Defense data, higher education institutions should pay close attention to a proposed Department of Education rule.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 26, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant conversation at every educational conference in the past two years throughout my usual treks to teacher education events. To the delight of some, and the horror of some, AI was at the forefront of educators’ minds in 2023.
University Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Improving accessibility for all learners, particularly those with cognitive or physical disabilities, is now a critical priority as higher education undergoes rapid transformation. With 66% of the global population now connected, according to Statista , education has shifted to online, on-demand, and hybrid formats.
Campus Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Seventy-seven percent of institutions across K-12 and higher education have uncovered a cyber attack on their infrastructure within the past 12 months, according to a new survey from cybersecurity company Netwrix.
WCET Frontiers
DECEMBER 5, 2024
In my role here at WCET, I’m always inspired by the innovative ways institutions tackle challenges to support their students. Originally from Idaho and now living in Montana, I’m particularly interested in how our more rural institutions face such issues.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
That’s according to a new report by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. " The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy. “But,
The PIE News
JUNE 18, 2024
Research conducted collaboratively by Intead and F1 Hire shows universities could invest more into their careers services for international students The H-1B visa applicant-to-sponsor ratio is highest in unexpected states, including North Carolina and Michigan Some nine out of 10 jobs sponsoring the PERM visa are in technology – but only 1.6%
The PIE News
JUNE 17, 2024
Chaired by Suzanna Tomassi, higher education specialist from the Department for Business and Trade, experts on Panama and its “city of knowledge” – or Ciudad del Saber – showcased the destination to UK institutional representatives. calls on institutions to look at Panama for TNE appeared first on The PIE News.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 23, 2024
Technological tools, ranging from text-to-speech apps to audio-enhancing receivers, are being used more and more by schools to make content readily available to students with hearing and vision loss. In higher ed, we know that most faculty feel ill-equipped to provide important student accommodations,” Warner says. Fortunately,…
HEPI
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable.
HEPI
JANUARY 4, 2024
Professor Guo spent 34 years at Imperial College London studying AI, data mining, machine learning, and large-scale data management before becoming Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2022. Too much of our current higher education system is still predicated on memorisation, a relic of a pre-digital era.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.
The PIE News
AUGUST 28, 2024
Given the complex methodology involved, many institutions are carefully evaluating how these indicative numbers will impact their operations before releasing the figures. Maragret Sheil, vice-chancellor of Queensland University of Technology , appeared on ABC News on the day the government’s announcement was made.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.
Liaison International
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. As GEM leaders navigate these pressures , finding effective strategies to stabilize and support their teams has become crucial.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Name an area of importance to our future—training for the millions of new workers in technology and other fields, the proper role of artificial intelligence, advances in green energy, our response to climate change, the promise of genetic science. We get it: Higher education must do better. You are already living in an AI age.”
MindMax
APRIL 22, 2024
Throughout the sessions I attended and the conversations I had with other attendees, it became clear that many higher education leaders are currently experiencing a great deal of uncertainty. I envision a place for that kind of content in higher education. creating a course outline and developing learning objectives and assessments).
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
As enrollment and retention remain top concerns for higher education leaders, IT professionals and other technology experts are integral members of these institutions’ teams. For our 2024 list of higher ed IT influencers to…
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