| 1. The AV/IT College Standings Program– Open for Voting |
via AV Network
We’re used to seeing rankings of colleges according to their status in providing the “best” education for students, in broad terms, in value terms, with generic– if vague– criteria. And we’ve seen evaluation of “technology schools” like engineering or computer science schools–with the focus on the quality or value of the tech degree conferred by those institutions. But why has there not been a closer look how a college or university uses technology in any school, department, discipline, or application to help students, staff, or faculty have a richer learning/teaching experience? Now there is. |
| Why This Matters: You won’t want to miss this new publication from NewBay Media. Check out the digital edition of the AV/IT College Standings — it contains links to cast your vote. |
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| 2. Student-Centricity and the Amazon Experience: Evolving IT to Meet Students’ Expectations |
via The EvoLLLution
Convenience today is more important than ever. Customers in every industry expect near-immediate responsiveness, self-service abilities and on-demand access to information. Though this is certainly not a new trend, colleges and universities have only been shifting to adapt to this trend over the past five to ten years. |
| Why This Matters: Student-centricity requires new IT strategies. The EvoLLLution brings us a list of steps we can follow to craft an experience that is more in line with the kind of service students have learned expect through their dealings with companies like Amazon. |
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| 3. 3 Reasons Your Campus Wi-Fi is Slow |
via EdTech Magazine
In higher education, when Wi-Fi isn’t working as expected, an institution’s support lines light up and social media feeds are filled with complaints. Problems can escalate quickly, leaving universities and colleges scrambling to find a fix. |
| Why This Matters: Is your campus plagued by Wi-Fi woes? This solid advice from EdTech Magazine could help provide a quick fix to your problems. |
