When schools decide to move to online courses, they have two options they can choose from: synchronous courses or asynchronous courses. What’s The Difference? Synchronous courses are live online courses that are conducted in real-time. The instructor and students are together in the same session, which will begin and typically end at a fixed time.… Continue reading Why Synchronous Courses Are Better Than Asynchronous Courses
Chances are, you’re aware of problems at your school that need to be solved. The idea of solving them with technology has been in the back of your mind. One question you may be asking yourself is: should you build the software in-house or should you purchase a solution from a vendor? Both options have… Continue reading Should You Build Software In-House Or Buy It From A Vendor?
Transparent, digital student records save registrars time spent managing progress requests while empowering students to become workforce ready. How many of your students can access their attendance records right now? Odds are, the answer is none of them. Students should be able to check their attendance records whenever they want with transparent, digital records. In… Continue reading How Record Transparency Benefits Students And Staff
Mobile attendance solutions ensure data accuracy across learning environments while giving schools vital compliance information. Smartphones are more than just devices for communication — they’re involved in nearly every aspect of our lives, including checking our bank statements, organizing our calendars, keeping up with the news, conducting research, and practically anything you can think of.… Continue reading 11 Reasons To Switch To A Mobile Attendance Solution
Many of the challenges for registrars at career colleges can be solved through improved technology and processes. Most people don’t realize how vital registrars are to a school’s success. They’re responsible for many different time-sensitive tasks that ensure schools and their programs are running smoothly. Because registrars have a hand in many important processes, they… Continue reading Challenges Registrars Face — And How To Solve Them
As civilization moves forward, technology will be the tool humans use to solve problems. For schools, there are a variety of challenges that technology can help overcome. It can help with combating chronic absenteeism, automating pen and paper processes, increasing student retention, and more. While there are now technologies designed specifically to help schools overcome… Continue reading The Advantages Of Being An Early Adopter
Thanks to the growth of the internet in the late 20th century, EdTech started gaining momentum in the early 2000s when the first LMS and SIS platforms were being built, significantly changing how schools at all levels handle student information. Since then, billions of dollars have been invested into the space, stimulating EdTech’s rapid growth… Continue reading Decade In Review: The Development Of EdTech
When we think of attendance, we typically envision the first few minutes of class where an instructor records which students are present and which students are absent. But as you may know, there’s more to attendance than just taking roll at the beginning of class. Attendance data must then be shared with registrars and entered… Continue reading How Much Manual Data Entry Does Traditional Attendance Require?
Using data in career colleges helps administrators make smarter decisions on retention and other business operations. With today’s advanced technology, gathering data to derive insights has proven very valuable in many different industries. We’ve seen how Walmart achieved retail dominance using data and how the NFL is using data to enhance competitive advantage and improve… Continue reading Why You Need To Start Gathering Data Yesterday
Around 300 million tons of paper are produced globally each year and 366 million tons of paper are consumed. The United States is one of the largest paper consumers, with a per capita consumption more than six times greater than the world average. With more and more trees being cut down each year, the earth… Continue reading 5 Ways Your School Can Reduce Its Paper Consumption
©CourseKey, 2022
