Kortext University Leaders' Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Firstly, education is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all, regardless of gender. Secondly, education is a key driver of economic growth and development, and women’s equal access to education is essential for achieving sustainable development goals. But we’re not there yet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

The conference attendees were a mix of students, faculty, donors, education administrators, and edtech professionals. Groups were assigned an activity to discuss possible solutions for increasing capacity for educational technology and digital learning. Higher education as a whole has recently been scrutinized for its value.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Department of Education (ED), which it will use to serve low-income and first-generation students interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from select high schools. Pima Community College has received nearly $1.5 million from the U.S.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2022

“It didn’t matter if you sat in IT or our academic technology group or in one of the schools or foreign facilities office where you rarely interacted with the academics—the shared goal was so clear to everybody,” said Matthew Rascoff, Stanford’s vice provost for digital education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Similar to college football’s transfer portal, the rapid advent and advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked discussions about how it may impact various industries, including technology. In the past, entry-level roles in technology-based careers primarily focused on task execution.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 4, 2024

His sudden departure leaves a void not only in the lives of his loved ones but also in the fields of higher education, social justice, and diversity advocacy. He recruited DEI experts from Fortune 500 companies, higher education, and nonprofits to offer their expertise and help us grow our company. Christopher A.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2006; Saxena et al., 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A new platform has ambitions to be a one-stop shop for study abroad, employing an AI-based engine to recommend universities and programs to prospective students all over the world. Launching six months ago, MetaApply has already partnered with 150 universities.

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The PIE News

APRIL 3, 2024

Education in Ireland , responsible for promoting the country’s higher education institutions overseas, has been using this momentum to organise education fairs across India , with stakeholders suggesting Indian graduates could benefit companies in Ireland suffering labour shortages.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 31, 2023

The biggest topic in higher education right now, at least in my opinion, is artificial intelligence. There are various stories in higher education news about what impact AI will have on students, instructors, and the education field at large. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive.

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Coursera blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Prior experience can include education, internships, or even other entry-level positions. For example, entry-level marketing jobs typically only require a marketing education or skill-set, while entry-level finance jobs may require professional certifications. Seek career guidance. What kind of guidance do you need?

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Liaison International

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A recent study found that over 50% of alumni are willing to share how their educational journeys impacted their professional, social, and economic lives. Alumni, especially recent graduates, can speak to the practical applications of the education they received and offer advice on navigating the transition from academia to the workforce.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2006; Saxena et al., 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

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Liaison International

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A recent study found that over 50% of alumni are willing to share how their educational journeys impacted their professional, social, and economic lives. Alumni, especially recent graduates, can speak to the practical applications of the education they received and offer advice on navigating the transition from academia to the workforce.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Josiah Alexander, a computer science major with a concentration in network security at the New York Institute of Technology, serves as an exemplary example of how such pathways can be established. His journey, driven by passion and supported by educational programs and mentorship, highlights the importance of comprehensive support systems.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Higher education is experiencing the worst talent crunch in recent memory—and it is particularly acute for IT departments. EAB analyzed national job postings for IT professionals in the higher education industry compared to all other industries between July 2021 and June 2022 and discerned five key takeaways from the IT labor market data.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Cisco blogs - Education

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Digital Transformation across higher education will become a critical factor in how universities in the U.S. But the secret to their success will depend on how effectively they use that new technology to drive enhanced digital experiences for their students. That was purely a quality of education and campus endeavor.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, DALL-E, and Meta AI has created a pressing new challenge for educators: defining academic integrity in the age of AI. In a recent class activity, I asked my students (future educators) to write their own AI policy statements. Or, if they cited ChatGPT as a source?

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 19, 2023

The criteria, which were expected to be finalized later this month following consultation, clarify the rules for international universities setting up Indian campuses, a shift first announced in the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP). They come amid soaring demand for higher education in the world’s fastest growing major economy.

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HEPI

JANUARY 12, 2023

Few sectors have a more wide-ranging role than higher education in delivering our climate goals. Education institutions will have to adjust to provide them. The zero-carbon economy is a smart, electrified economy, so we will require many more engineers and particularly electrical engineers. C , well above the 1.5-2.0°C

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University Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

No surprise then, that a recent Sophos survey found that the education sector had the highest rates of ransomware attacks of all industries surveyed. government’s NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance requires any institution receiving more than $50 million in federal research funding to establish a research security program. For large U.S.

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Coursera blog

JULY 18, 2023

Coursera’s ChatGPT plugin provides personalized recommendations to connect learners to the right learning content; new gen AI content from Google Cloud, DeepLearning.AI, other leading educators teaches in-demand skills By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Demand for generative AI learning content on Coursera has surged.

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HEPI

MAY 8, 2023

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Mary Curnock Cook CBE , chair of the Jisc-Emerge HE Edtech Board, and Nic Newman , Founder and partner at Emerge Education. Improved online learning offers with far more personalisation would accelerate access to education in developing countries.

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Academic Tech Tips

MARCH 14, 2024

Data-driven decision-making is becoming increasingly important across many sectors, including education. Learning analytics involves the use of advanced technologies and statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights from educational data. As an instructor, you might have come across the term “learning analytics.”

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Coursera blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

“As we position Coursera for long-term, sustainable growth, his operational excellence combined with his passion for creating social impact will help us scale and increase access to education across the globe.”. We are grateful for his leadership, and his legacy will continue to inform how we shape the future of education.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, DALL-E, and Meta AI has created a pressing new challenge for educators: defining academic integrity in the age of AI. In a recent class activity, I asked my students (future educators) to write their own AI policy statements. Or, if they cited ChatGPT as a source?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 14, 2023

Department of Education is listening! Third-Party Servicers (TPS), including reactions from others to the third-party servicer guidance and urging for you to comment. The result appeared to be inferior education at a higher cost. Directions on the opportunities to provide feedback and the processes to participate.

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HESA

APRIL 20, 2023

I’m Alex Usher and this is The World of Higher Education podcast. In higher education, where scale matters a lot, small size puts a crimp in what you can do. This was also true with respect to higher education. But falling meant the higher education sector could learn from other countries’ success and mistakes.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

Drumm McNaughton In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, listeners will gain an overview of how technology is reshaping the EdTech arena and the potential risks of the current state of OPMs. These agreements are not just on paper; they are integrated into a sophisticated technological system.

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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

To help leaders better understand the current IT labour market, EAB analyzed job postings for technology roles. Access EAB’s Remote Work and Hybrid Workplace Resource Center for guidance ranging from how to craft a clear and equitable remote work policy to effectively onboard and manage a remote workplace. December 14, 2022.

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University Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the last two weeks in higher education, the number of presidents to announce retirement doubled that of confirmed hires. Other notable accomplishments include diversifying the student body, ensuring continued financial stability and maintaining in-person education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The PIE News

JULY 6, 2023

ETS ETS Strategic Capital is the corporate development unit of ETS, the world’s largest private educational testing and assessment company. As a not-for-profit organisation it uses excess capital to invest in and partner with innovative companies to advance education globally. Kaplan Our final example is Kaplan Inc.,

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 5, 2023

Transit ioning t o Cam pus Li fe From elementary school through high school, students with disabilities usually have individualized education programs (IEPs), which are legal documents that detail the specific special educational services each person needs. IEP services can include speech, physical, and occupational therapies.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

While some educators swear by their effectiveness, others argue that they limit creativity and could potentially facilitate cheating. Engineering : In technical subjects where problem-solving and application of theories are key, blueprints can guide students on what types of problems to focus on.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Organizations rooted in sports incorporate educational curriculum that helps participants be better prepared for higher education. It also seeks to improve access to quality education for kids in under-resourced communities. Programming for fourth and fifth graders fosters a love of literature and technology.

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