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Digital Publishing Platforms: 4 Points Providers Should Know
Digital publishing for K-12 schools and colleges is here to stay. With the benefits of remote and self-paced learning at the forefront, students, teachers, and schools are turning to digital educational material over traditional print material. Publishers who make the transition to digital can remain competitive. Providers can employ these methods when utilizing digital publishing platforms:
Chat and Converse with Pauline Valvo at CBExchange
Pauline Valvo, Vice President of Business Development of A Pass Educational Group, LLC, is attending the CBExchange. CBE, the Competency-Based Network, which produces the CBExchange, is a group of regionally, 2-year, and 4-year colleges and universities who work together for competency-based education.
Chatbots: K-12 Providers and College Leaders Can Utilize These 5 Features
Artificial intelligence (AI) positively impacts K-12 and college higher-ed institutions across the US, especially with chatbots. Chatbots are AI-powered robots that are programmed to interact with humans conversationally. They answer questions, give feedback, and provide reminders in a way that increases engagement and is available around the clock. LMS designers and CIOs can use the following five features of chatbots to benefit K-12 and higher-ed.
AR and XR: 6 Methods College Leaders Can Employ to Improve the Student Experience
Extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) are disrupting education. XR tech immerses students into a virtual environment. Therefore, imagine biology students dissecting lab specimens in their home office. AR improves a student’s environment with tech enhancements. Picture history students viewing ancient ruins on a busy, street corner on a field trip. College leaders can attract students, cut costs, compete and survive with these tools.
Announcing our new Vice President of Finance and Administration, Nikki Giovanni Huff
A Pass is proud and happy to announce our new Vice President of Finance and Administration, Nikki Giovanni Huff. In 2017, Nikki Giovanni started working with A Pass as a freelance higher education writer serving in the copy editor, developmental editor, managerial...
Digital Textbooks: 4 Elements Senior Design Directors Should Consider
Many school administrators are making the shift or have shifted to digital textbooks. After all, they are more cost-effective, are interactive, use familiar navigation tools, and allow real-time updates. Consequently, the demand for high-quality digital textbooks is growing. Senior design directors should consider the following elements for building and designing digital textbooks.
The Digital Campus: 6 Points to Know for Directors of Online Learning
What is the digital campus? Why would leaders push their institutions in this direction? The benefits can be rewarding for directors of online learning. Still, the barriers can distract leaders, moving the digital campus to the back burner. This decision can harm the institution down the road. Below are 6 points directors need to know to create a vibrant digital campus.
Gamification for Learning: 6 Strategies for K-12 Publishers
Gamification makes the curriculum more engaging. Research shows students and teachers enjoy playing together as they learn about content. Also, gamification helps improve problem-solving and work skills. With remote learning, gamification is the way students interact with classmates. Most importantly, parents and teachers can view and track student progress toward understanding skills. Here are six diverse ways publishers can gamify content for the K-12 classroom.
Procurement Managers in Higher Ed: The 5 Points to Know for Hybrid Learning
Procurement managers choices help drive the college towards fulfillment of its vision. Hybrid learning is part of that future for many institutions. Yet, how hyflex learning grows depends on the investments universities make today. Leaders can guide teams to buy quality products, software, and equipment that supports the institution. Also, leaders ensure to stay current on trends that impact purchasing decisions. Today, leaders can lay the groundwork for flexible teaching. Procurement leaders can help their schools by paying attention to these five points.
6 Digital Badging Strategies Provosts Should Know
Higher education has entered a new frontier. Traditionally, students seeking professional careers have pursued degree programs. But now, digital credentials are becoming the desired path. After all, they cost less, take less time, are more accessible, and prepare new students and life-long learners for many industries. Therefore, to remain competitive, institutions of higher learning are adopting an attitude of not if, but when to offer alternative credentials. Here’s what provosts can do to help their schools make the change to digital badges successful.
Lifelong Learners: 6 Ideations for K-12 Publishers
Instilling the love of learning into K-12 students is key for a lifetime of learning. Skills fade fast. Scientists make new discoveries. History rewrites itself. New developments happen daily. Six ways K-12 publishers can lay the bedrock for lifelong learning are below.
Webinar: Helping Higher Ed Leaders Move Beyond Emergency Remote Learning
You're invited to register for our upcoming free webinar on October 28th at 2:00 p.m. (ET). This educational webinar will be led by Meghan Garfield and Dr. Johnny Orr. We'll be focusing on how Higher Ed leaders can move beyond Emergency Remote Learning...