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How to Keep Rigor From Turning Toxic in Higher Education

Learn how student-centered learning design prevents toxic rigor

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“No Strings Attached” Financial Aid from HEERF III Shows 11.2% Boost in Graduation Rates for Low-Income Students

Western Governors University and WGU Labs analysis reveals the impact...

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How EdTech Companies Can Earn Faculty Trust

To gain traction in the higher ed market, companies must build trust

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Academics recognize edtech’s value but they’re still tired of it

Faculty often feel they’re always on the job because of technology ...

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How to Balance Technology and the Human Touch in Self-Service Enrollment

Learn the benefits of blending autonomous and hands-on enrollment

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AI as the New Digital Divide for First-Generation Students

AI poses a new barrier to equitable technology access

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How can your school help faculty overcome edtech fatigue and burnout?

Listening to faculty perspectives is critical for successfully integr...

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Solving Higher Education’s Wicked Problems Requires Greater Collaboration

Why collaborative problem-solving between hi-ed leaders is so important

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4 Types of Curriculum Designers and What EdTech Products Appeal to Them

Learn the pain points and preferences of 4 curriculum designer personas

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Demystifying Green Careers and Bridging the Talent Gap through Education: The Story of Julius

Learn how Julius is powering green careers and bridging the talent gap

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WGU Labs Invests in Julius to Demystify the Green Jobs Market

The engagement will work toward helping job seekers and employers nav...

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Help to Stay the Course: The Impact of HEERF III Unrestricted Aid Support at WGU

In June of 2021, WGU received $39M from the third wave of the Higher...

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How Clear Career Pathways Empower Learners in the Evolving Job Market

How clear career pathways benefit both learners and businesses

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4 Ways to Normalize Being Undecided in College

It’s time to normalize the idea of students being undecided in college.

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The Equity Dilemma: Will AI Tools in Education Widen the Gap? | Research Brief

New data reveals a potential equity gap in ChatGPT usage.

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WGU Labs Partners With Outline It To Unlock The Power of Writing

WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University (WGU), today ....

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Creating Relevant and Marketable Microcredentials Requires Employers to Play a Role

Why employers should play a role in creating microcredentials

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Three Conversations EdTech Companies Must Have with Users

3 must-have conversations with users to inform your product development

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The Jobs AI Won’t Replace: An Interview with CareerDash’s Co-Founder

Discover the jobs AI won't replace in this interview with CareerDash

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Data Dump

Results and analysis about what employers think of micro-credentials....

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What Students Want from EdTech in 2023 | Research Brief

Discover what students want from EdTech based on survey data.

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Dressing the Emperor: 3 Ways to Get Accurate Information from User Testing

How to get the right information from user research

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Is Edtech Paying Off? Benefits, Burnout, Future of Tech in Higher Ed

The College Innovation Network (CIN), a grant-funded initiative spear...

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Survey Reveals Gaps in Partnerships, Trust Critical for Successful Integration of Technology in Higher Education

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CIN Faculty EdTech Survey 2nd Edition: Is EdTech Paying Off?

Faculty speak out on the benefits, burnout, and future of EdTech