From apps to social media, the demands of students are forcing universities and colleges to adopt mobile technology on campus. Having grown up with smartphones and other mobile devices, students expect institutions to offer a variety of services in the cloud. Read more…
Does Your School Have An App?
Mobile apps have exploded in popularity in recent years. There are over half a million apps in Apple’s store and 400 000 apps available for Android. Seeking to capitalize on this trend, many universities and colleges have started to release their own mobile apps. Is developing a standalone app worth the cost or is having a mobile site good enough? You do have a mobile website for your school…don’t you? Read more…
How Universities are Using Location-Based Apps
2011 saw a massive spike in new users for location-based services. With the proliferation of mobile phones and built-in notifications, it’s no wonder that services like Foursquare and SCVNGR are becoming more mainstream. Many universities have jumped onboard, seeing opportunities to drive engagement and retention with students. We’ll explore how schools are finding success with Foursquare and SCVNGR. Read more…
The Top Schools Using Social Media
These universities are the best of the best when it comes to using social media effectively. Schools looking to increase their social media presence should pay attention. These lists are a bit U.S.-centric (really, what isn’t?), but they are still useful to learn from. Read more…
5 Infographics Every Student Recruiter Should Read
Infographics are a great way to explain complex information in a captivating way. The combination of informative data and beautiful designs have enabled them to become increasingly popular over the last few years. Here are 5 infographics that student recruiters should find useful. Read more…
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