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Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Student Retention Rates
Tertiary institutions struggle with low retention rates. Only 40% of students complete a 4-year degree within 6 years at the same institution where they started their ...
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Where Are Edtech Venture Capitalists Looking to Invest in for 2020?
In 2018, U.S. education technology companies raised $1.45 billion, which was the same as in 2015 but eclipsed the $1.2 billion raised by U.S. edtech startups in 2017. Globally, $6 billion of venture capital investment went into edtech, almost twice as much as in 2017. The number of deals tells a story of its own. ...One Caveat about AI and Fact-Checking
AI is a part of almost everything you do. Smartphones and smart homes are only the beginning of what AI can do for us. We task artificial intelligence with following up on emails, setting reminders, and assisting us in searching online. No fact is too minute for extraction. For example, AI will search for the ...Let Your Students Outsmart You with Digital Escape Rooms
Digital escape room creation is the one thing you should be doing for your students. Most kids of all ages love exploratory learning, and escape rooms are all that and more. Founded on the idea of outsmarting an opponent, breakout rooms offer students an opportunity to outwit their teacher in a fun and hands-on experience. ...How to Host an Education Conference on a Limited Budget
According to Forrester Research, marketing departments spend 24% of their total annual budgets on live events in order to connect with customers, educate attendees, and generate new leads. But what do you do if you have to organize a conference on a tight budget? It can be a tricky undertaking. Fortunately, there are many ways ...School-Issued Devices Are Spying on Your Children
School-issued devices harbor a scary secret. The Chromebooks, iPADS, or other tech devices your child borrows from school each year are digital spies. They are intimately familiar with your child’s private information and browsing habits. When most people think of digital surveillance, images of cameras come to mind. Digital surveillance is already in place at ...The Skills That Edtech C-Suite Executives Must Have
We expect leaders to show vision and give direction, but in the current environment, it’s not that simple. Today’s learning environment is too complex and modern learning poses many challenges, which makes leadership for Edtech CEOs problematic. Here are a few suggested skills and qualities that will stand leaders in education technology in good stead. ...
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