What Today’s College Student Looks Like

July 11, 2019

While 72% of college students are still grinding it out in the classroom, 14% are in hybrid programs (both online and in the classroom,) and the remaining 14% are taking their classes solely online. The majority of college students are under the age of 21, but 8% of people 40 years of age and older are still reaching their academic goals by attending school.

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The Center for Education Reform

Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.

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A student's story: How analytics can make a difference in education

Infographic | January 10, 2020

How can analytics reach James, and future students like him, and intervene to keep them in school? An analytics-driven approach can help colleges and universities build exceptional student experiences and potentially improve student retention. Learn more about IBM Analytics for Education. For more information on how we can improve education, attend the Transforming the Learning Experience Through Analytics at IBM Insight 2015. Register today—it's not too late! Once you register, do yourself a favor and check out the session preview tool.

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3 Ways to Promote Equity in the Classroom

Infographic | March 17, 2020

Flexibility is the key to providing an equitable learning environment—one in which every student feels comfortable, valued and fully included in all aspects of learning. Discover how you can make this happen at your school or district today.

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7 Steps for Selecting Adaptive Courseware

Infographic | February 14, 2020

How do colleges and universities decide which courseware to use? With so many options to review, how do you determine which are most relevant to your goals? Contacted 16 institutions working with Every Learner Everywhere, a network that supports innovation in teaching practices, to learn about their preferred procurement methods. Below are seven steps to a successful process for selecting adaptive courseware.

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9 Ways To Assess Student Learning Online

Infographic | May 30, 2021

There are a number of practices you can use to evaluate students mindfully. The best method will vary based on learning needs and objectives. For example, an online quiz will be your perfect match if your goal is to measure knowledge gains quickly. But if you want to test your students’ interview skills, you’re better off using a dialogue simulation.

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20 Best Tips For School Management Software

Infographic | March 26, 2020

Choose school management software that will be always online 24/7 for all users. Check for SAAS applications. Choose school management software that allows unlimited user licenses. This will help all the teachers, parents, and students use the software. Train your teachers efficiently and patiently to get the maximum benefit out of the software. Without the teachers, the software will stay idle.

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The science and tech behind next-gen education

Infographic | February 12, 2020

What if we could use all the technology we have in the private sector to give students a chance to prepare for what they will be doing in the real world? It turns out that wherever there is funding to do so, teachers are already implementing technology as fast as they can. Teachers understand the value of technology in the classroom as a means to provide students with educational opportunities that align with jobs they might find upon graduation, but there’s another reason teachers love tech in classrooms: personalization of education.

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The Center for Education Reform

Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.

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