Looking for a laugh during a hectic day? Search #translationfails. Better yet, enter the name of a popular AI translation service to spur a few smiles. Yes, machine translation services have their perks. They are quick. Yes, AI services can translate words, phrases, and texts from one language to the next in a minute. They are accessible. AI translation apps abound in app stores and browsers. They are free. Still, one gets what one pays for….

Moreover, established institutions with well-known brands have had success with satellite campuses. Besides that, schools that offer regional classes can increase their enrollment. Students can attend classes year-round. Also, colleges will attract more students who cannot afford room and board. Therefore, schools will attract working parents who cannot easily leave their families to live on campus. Still, staffing a satellite campus can be tricky. Faculty may have to rely on new methods of instruction.

Many leaders may find their digital-first strategy needs a tune-up. Yes, creating digital learning materials is a revenue generation strategy. Yet, a new line of digital products comes with upfront costs. A cash-strapped publisher may have to weigh costs carefully. With planning, significant costs can be avoided in content development. Digital-first strategies work. Besides that, industry leaders who invested in…

Sure, translating language or content seems like a simple outsourcing project at first. Hire a translator. Better yet, maybe this is the time to try machine translation? Not so fast. Soon this straightforward task shows the need for a deeper grasp of translation services. Still, knowing the key terms helps set the project off for effective cost-savings. Let’s talk about these distinctions between translation and transadaptation when your team is translating language and content.

Most importantly, leaders can rethink how stuff gets done for effective change management. What one views as a crisis is an opportunity for another. Therefore, look at sharing services across departments and institutions. Deans and other college staff can build collaborative partnerships. Savvy administrations are reaching out to both global and local community partners. Now is the time to explore merging with…

Still, colleges are facing strong headwinds. Shifting demographic trends and declining enrollment were on the horizon before the pandemic. Also, the pandemic speeded up these troubling trends. Now, spotting what offerings and processes are complete versus necessity is ripe for review. Still, knowing what courses, programs, and services can be cut will lead to new opportunities.

Therefore, the biggest advantage of hiring a US-based team is the money saved throughout the project. Publishers using offshore vendors may get a lower quote at the front end of the project. Yet, clients who opted for lower upfront costs ended up paying more in hidden costs along the way. Delays and miscommunication add up over the lifecycle of the project. Publishers save money when the products are done right the first time. A US-based content development team delivers…

Now is the time to rethink college mental health for online and campus programs. Covid-19, financial issues, and more have impacted the mental health of college students. A survey by Active Minds, an organization focused on mental health for K-12 and Higher Ed, reports that 80% of college students stated COVID-19 has negatively impacted their mental health. Here are a few ways to help.