| 1. Building Support for Online Learning at Small Residential Institutions |
via Inside Higher Ed
Big time online learning gets all the press. Read the Digital Learning Compass report on online education enrollment and you will see lots of big numbers. In 2015 over 6 million students took at least one online course - 5 million undergrad, a million grad - with bout half of these distance learners are taking courses exclusively online. |
| Why This Matters: When it comes to online learning, we hear countless stories of big institutions educating students on a massive scale. But online learning can make a big impact at schools and in programs of any size — just make sure your plan is sustainable. |
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| 2. Survey Says Students Find University Tech Lacking |
via EdTech Magazine
One-third of college students say they think less of their universities because of their digital strategies or lack thereof, a new report from DJS Research finds. |
| Why This Matters: What do students today really want? According to this survey, they’re demanding simplified admin systems and better digital experiences. |
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| 3. The Impact of Offering an Amazon-Like Experience in the Non-Credit Space |
via The EvoLLLution
Students today—both traditional and non-traditional—have extremely high expectations of their universities when it comes to the digital environment and experience. These expectations are shaped by the experience crafted and delivered by other organizations, be they banks or online retailers. |
| Why This Matters: Student-centricity should extend to non-credit students as well — don’t forget, although they aren’t seeking credit, these students still have high expectations. |
