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In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out today: Stuart Pedley-Smith, head of learning, Kaplan International, writes that we live in a world overflowing with information, making it increasingly difficult to discern truth from fiction. To thrive, learners must navigate this information tsunami by developing critical skills in curation, authentication, and interpretation. He adds, "In an information-rich age, the role of teacher may seem less important than it used to be. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Teachers must take the lead by using their subject expertise to become trusted curators of knowledge." Also: There's some good news on the #highereducation landscape: According to National Student Clearinghouse, persistence rates among first-time college students hit a decade high at 76.5%, with students returning to any institution for their second year. The retention rate, representing students returning to the same institution, also rose to 68.2%. https://lnkd.in/dsZYRZSC #highered #collegesanduniversities #criticalthinking

Happy National Intern Day! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible interns who have brought so much energy, innovation, and dedication to our team this summer: Domonique L., Emaan Abbasi, Jacob Friedman, and Nicholas Sanchez! From groundbreaking projects to daily challenges, they’ve tackled it all with enthusiasm and a fresh perspective. We’re so proud of what they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the incredible futures they have ahead of them. Here’s to celebrating the talent and potential of the next generation! 📽️ Check out this video to hear about their amazing experiences! #NationalInternDay #Interns #FutureLeaders #Kaplan #highereducation #highered

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out: Matt Flynn, vice president of learning experience, Kaplan North America, writes, "Despite ed tech’s incredible potential to deliver personalized, tailored learning, learners still have a vital role to play in their learning process." In this thought piece, he digs into the essential skills that learners have to cultivate. He also contextualizes this framework within the current buzz around #GenerativeAI. Also: As #GenAI becomes integral to #highereducation, it's not surprising that student adoption rates far outpace instructor adoption rates, according to a recent Tyton Partners - Strategy Consulting survey. Notably, both groups report increased workloads due to GenAI, attributed to the need for enhanced content development and integrity safeguards. https://lnkd.in/eDC4nCN7 #highered #collegesanduniversities #ai #edtech

Last week, we published a TikTok video that attracted thousands of 'likes' and has been seen by almost 2m people. The topic? Slang and how it differs across the generations! Slang is something that fascinates English language students - perhaps because it is viewed as the essence of 'real' English. But is it professional? What do you think? Is there a place for 'slang' in the workplace or is that idea just delulu? (You'll need to watch the video to find out what that word means!) #KaplanLovesEnglish #KaplanCareerSuccess

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July to our amazing colleagues, agents, alumni, and friends! Wishing you all a day filled with celebration, joy, and unforgettable moments. 🎉 #KaplanLife #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #Celebration #Community #USA

Say hello to our new interns! 👋 Yesterday, we welcomed our 10K Foundation interns. This is the third year we have taken part in the scheme, with 15 interns joining us this summer through September from both the 10K Black and 10K Able intern schemes. They spent their first day meeting their new teams, learning about the company, and attending sessions on staying connected and creating a professional social media presence. We wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them flourish in their roles.🌟 The 10,000 Interns Foundation #KaplanLife #Interns #10000InternsFoundation #DiversityAndInclusion #NewBeginnings #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #InternLife

A new Manhattan Prep/Kaplan survey of more than 300 aspiring #businessschool students finds that a majority believe they have little to fear when it comes to their #socialmedia posts harming their admissions chances. Among the findings: - Legit Factor: Of those surveyed, 59 percent say that what prospective students post on social media sites is “fair game” for admissions officers to use to help them decide who gets in; but 41 percent disagree and think it’s “an invasion of privacy that shouldn’t be done.” - Low Impact: 66 percent say that if an admissions officer had full access to all of their social media posts right now, it would have no impact on their chances of getting in. - Minimal Scrubbing: So confident are respondents in the content they posted that only 3 percent say they will “definitely” delete social media posts before applying to business school. “The vast majority of today’s business school applicants are millennials and Gen Zers who grew up on social media, regularly using it to tell stories, share, and express themselves, so it’s not too surprising that most are comfortable with admissions officers evaluating them on the content they post. Though it is notable that some respondents told us that they are concerned their political views shared on social media might be held against them,” said Stacey Koprince, director of content and curriculum, Manhattan Prep, which is owned by Kaplan. Check out the story below running in Poets&Quants by John A. Byrne for more results and analysis! https://lnkd.in/d7Mjh5aq #MBA #highereducation #highered

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter, just out today: Dartmouth. Harvard. Brown. Yale. University of Texas at Austin. University of Georgia. Those are some of the top private and state #collegesanduniversities that have recently announced that they are sunsetting their COVID era test optional admissions policies. While this may not be a sea change (yet), it may represent a turning of the tide. But this begs the question: If the SAT and ACT do make a broad-based comeback, what kinds of applicants will benefit most? And how should schools best evaluate test scores? And how might #AI factor into all of this? Steven Marietti, Kaplan's Chief Commercial Officer, shares his views. Also: Those interviewing for a job know to bring a printed version of your resume, work samples, a pen and notepad, and a healthy dose of self-confidence. But what about mom and dad? Results from a recent ResumeTemplates survey show that many #GenZ job applicants bring along their parents for the experience, which might really be off-putting to prospective employers! Check out the infographic. #highereducation #highered #collegeadmissions #parenting https://lnkd.in/eJAX8CXU

In the latest issue of Kaplan's Bold Learning newsletter: Generative AI (GenAI) may be a game-changing tool poised to transform formative assessment, writes James Mansbridge, head of #digitallearning and #artificialintelligence, Kaplan UK. "GenAI can generate detailed, meaningful feedback tailored to each student’s responses. With GenAI, we can write prompts that provide a model question and answer, and specific feedback. GenAI will highlight strengths, pinpoint weaknesses, provide tips for improvements, offer encouragement, and suggest supplemental resources or exercises tailored to the student's specific needs." And: A new Student Voice flash survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab offers insight into college students' perspectives on the value and affordability of #highereducation in the face of escalating tuition costs and colleges increasingly closing under the financial strain. Check out the infographic! #collegesanduniversities #highered #GenAI #AI https://lnkd.in/exiQ7G6h

We're proud to kick off June by announcing that Kaplan's All Access License has been selected as the winner of the “Test Prep Innovation Of The Year” award in the 6th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough. Kaplan’s All Access License was also the category winner in 2023. By investing in a Kaplan All Access License, #collegesanduniversities can provide all of their students with access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep for admissions exams, licensure, credentialing programs, and workforce readiness programs with zero out of pocket costs for students, helping them reach their career goals. Kaplan’s All Access License partners include some of the most dynamic historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and Spelman College. Cleveland State University is also a partner and reports outstanding results; it also recently extended the offering to alumni. “We’re incredibly excited to receive the ‘Test Prep Innovation of the Year’ designation from EdTech Breakthrough for the second consecutive year, as it’s a strong validation that we continue to close the opportunity gap. Investing in the License empowers colleges and universities to provide our best-in-class test prep at no cost to their students and boosts the long term career prospects for everyone,” said Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America. We look forward to partnering with even more schools soon. Way to go, Team Kaplan! #highereducation #highered #edtech https://lnkd.in/eYBhy2PX