Education Policy, Business and Technology

College Students: 'Please Personalize My Learning'

Campus Technology: Digital technology in post-secondary learning is here to stay, according to a new report. Eight in 10 college students surveyed said that the use of tech improves their grades (81 percent), lets them spend more time studying by increasing the accessibility they have to their materials (82 percent) and improves their efficiency (81 percent). A comparable number (80 percent) said they find that their instructors are "effectively" integrating digital learning tech into their courses. Where technology isn't as useful as an academic tool, according to students, is helping them improve their "soft skills," such as interacting with others or working in groups; only 46 percent agreed with that statement.

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