According to the Center for Digital Education, there are 10 most highly demanded K-12 Technologies. Vendors in these markets can expect to see a rise in sales.
According to Apollo Group's recent quarterly investor report, University of Phoenix is overhauling the way they do business. With stricter regulations, poor retention rates, and financially stretched college students, Apollo Group is taking proactive steps to get things on the right track. According to the report, there is a three-fold plan to increase accountability and education in relation to student loan borrowing, customized learning paths for today's adult student, and meeting standards of regulatory bodies.
In a related article, reporting short term losses due to a new orientation program, University of Phoenix remains committed to increasing efforts to help students be more prepared even if that means profits will suffer at first. School officials agree it is the right thing to do for the student.
Historically University of Phoenix has suffered from negative press in relation to completion rates and suggested shady recruiting tactics. With strong plans in place and actions following it looks like things are turning around and in a big way. One thing is for sure, now that the plans are laid, everyone will be watching to see how things shape up.
Facebook is all the rage. Everyone I know has a Facebook account. It's no wonder everyone under the sun seems to be doing studies about Facebook and how it is impacting our culture, education, social habits, and consumer spending. In relation to education, The Chronicle of Higher Education references multiple reports in this article including a recently published study in The Journal of College Student Retention that found a connection between the likelihood of Facebookers returning to their initial college after their freshman year.
While little if any academic impact is noted, it turns out that using social media like Facebook helps students connect, meet friends, and find a place to fit. This phenom translates into a stronger support system resulting in students staying in school longer. While all don't admit to being social creatures and may have a "solitary" learning style, the latest findings echo everyone's need to "belong". Connection gives us identity and draws us to finish what we started when we have others cheering us on.
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