Using technology to support postsecondary student learning: a practice guide for college and university administrators, advisors, and faculty

Despite increasing college enrollment and growing diversity of the college student population, college completion rates are low. Many colleges are exploring ways to leverage technology to improve student retention and increase the educational options for and success of their diverse student bodies. Colleges are using technology to improve the quality of student learning; make active and engaging learning available throughout institutional offerings; and help students become more successful learners. This practice guide, developed by the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) in conjunction with...  [+] Show more

Despite increasing college enrollment and growing diversity of the college student population, college completion rates are low. Many colleges are exploring ways to leverage technology to improve student retention and increase the educational options for and success of their diverse student bodies. Colleges are using technology to improve the quality of student learning; make active and engaging learning available throughout institutional offerings; and help students become more successful learners. This practice guide, developed by the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) in conjunction with an expert panel, focuses on promising uses of technologies associated with improving postsecondary student learning outcomes. It provides higher education instructors, instructional designers, administrators, and other staff with specific recommendations for supporting learning through the effective use of technology.

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