Education

From Tutoring to Test Reminders, Virtual Assistants Hit the Classroom
From Tutoring to Test Reminders, Virtual Assistants Hit the Classroom
April 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Virtual assistants have become a hot topic, with Bank of America recently revealing that its virtual financial assistant, Erica, is now engaging with clients 2...

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Business Schools Add AI to Curriculum
Business Schools Add AI to Curriculum
April 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Business schools are reportedly teaching students to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a tool like a calculator. They are encouraging students to use the...

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Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
April 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection,...

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Transact Campus Debuts Portal for Bulk Tuition Payments
Transact Campus Debuts Portal for Bulk Tuition Payments
March 05, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Education payments solution provider Transact Campus launched a B2B bulk tuition payments portal. Transact Sponsor Payments is designed to make it easier for third-party payors to make bulk...

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Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
February 20, 2024  |  Technology

From the automation of routine tasks to the harnessing of big data for informed decision-making, various industries are embracing digital transformation. The result is profound...

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Mia Share Raises $6.5 Million to Facilitate Digital Tuition Payments
Mia Share Raises $6.5 Million to Facilitate Digital Tuition Payments
February 12, 2024  |  Investments

Mia Share has raised $6.5 million in a seed round to grow its platform that streamlines digital payment options for trade and technical schools. The firm...

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Real-Time Biometric Attendance Trackers Spark Student Safety Concerns
Real-Time Biometric Attendance Trackers Spark Student Safety Concerns
February 09, 2024  |  Biometrics

The increasing attacks on educational institutions, especially in the U.S., has prompted a pressing need for robust security measures to safeguard school campuses.  In response...

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Two-Thirds of College Students Want to Use Their App to Pay Tuition
Two-Thirds of College Students Want to Use Their App to Pay Tuition
February 02, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Pursuing an education is fundamental to skill development, intellectual advancement and personal growth, laying the groundwork for future success. However, soaring tuition costs have made...

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Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans
Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans
January 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that...

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