Adrianne Robertson
Former Sr. Manager of Higher Ed Content
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Jul 10, 2023
Prioritizing accessibility within academic programming and edtech is imperative for meeting student needs now and into the future. Institutions must identify and adopt practices in the classroom as well as within technology that serve all students across the evolving educational landscape. But how? Institutions that are making strides start with identifying the barriers to providing equitable access to all learners.
According to the 2022 State of Student Success & Engagement in Higher Read More...
Feb 24, 2023
Delivering a competency-based education (CBE) program requires careful planning and execution. On a strategic level, higher education institutions are tasked with evaluating existing curricula for skills alignment, ensuring real-world value of credentials, creating a shared language for competencies and outcomes, and providing holistic faculty and student support. However, once the planning phase is complete, there are tactical challenges that warrant technology-based solutions. Let’s Read More...
Jun 16, 2023
It’s no secret that educators have more tasks than time when it comes to the world of teaching. Curriculum today must reach learners at any and every stage, from K-20 to professionals to life-long learners – and in multiple modalities. That’s why tools like Microsoft Teams that promise educators a way to do more with less are among hundreds of edtech tools that integrate seamlessly with Canvas LMS. Read on to see why educators don't have to choose between the two but can experience the best of Read More...
May 04, 2023
At a time when student and workforce expectations are evolving, more institutions are shifting to competency-based education to provide students with greater access. With a focus on skill mastery, CBE programs offer flexibility in how they are administered, student-centered learning approaches, and personalized pathways that allow students to progress at their own pace. As institutions look to build CBE programs, they should consider learning management systems (LMS) and technology that can Read More...
Apr 05, 2023
When educational delivery was forced to shift during the pandemic, providing students with continued access to education was the top priority for higher education institutions around the world. However, as institutions adapted to online and hybrid course modalities, and found ways to support students with academic and mental health resources, faculty burnout grew. If institutions intend to retain and attract educators who can sustainably champion student and organizational success, realistic Read More...
Mar 28, 2023
While Google Classroom is primarily used in K12, more higher education instructors and institutions are adopting the tool to centralize and track student progress across multiple courses and devices. Google Classroom is not a full-featured learning management system (LMS) that offers reliability, surrounding services, robust central management with administrator capabilities, or versatile outcomes and assessment options, but it’s one of many edtech tools that integrate seamlessly with Canvas Read More...