A Roadmap to Student Success
Student success is more than just a resume. This e-book shows the importance of giving higher ed students the tools to showcase their skills and competencies in a digital portfolio. No longer are students bound by a one page resume; they can showcase all they've acquired in the language future employers are looking for.
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The "Roadmap to Student Success" is a strategic white paper that outlines a comprehensive framework for higher education institutions to redefine and achieve student success in a digital-first era. The document argues that student success is no longer defined solely by graduation rates, but by a holistic journey encompassing academic achievement, personal well-being, and career readiness. It positions the Instructure Learning Platform (Canvas) as the central "Ed-cosystem" that enables institutions to guide students through this complex roadmap.
The guide identifies several critical stages and strategies within the roadmap:
- A Holistic Definition of Success: Moving beyond traditional metrics to include mental health, institutional belonging, and the development of "soft skills" alongside academic mastery.
- The Power of Connection: Highlighting how technology should facilitate—rather than replace—human connection through peer collaboration, personalized instructor feedback, and strong support networks.
- Data-Informed Guidance: Leveraging real-time learning analytics to identify at-risk students early, allowing for proactive interventions that keep learners on track.
- Flexible and Accessible Learning: Ensuring that the learning environment is mobile-friendly and inclusive, meeting the needs of non-traditional and working students who require high levels of flexibility.
- Career Alignment and Credentialing: Bridging the gap between education and employment by integrating skills-based learning and micro-credentials into the core curriculum.
Instructure’s visionary, authoritative, and human-centered brand voice is established in this guide. It frames the journey to student success as a collaborative effort between technology and educators, aiming to build more resilient, equitable, and effective educational institutions.
