Author: James Medeiros

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ADHD Awareness Month: Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Higher Education

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all ages, leading to challenges with impulsive behavior, hyperactivity, self-control, and focus, according to ADHD Awareness Month. Students with ADHD often face challenges that require accommodations...

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Tips for Implementing Secure and Scalable Exam Proctoring

Recent research shows that both automated and live remote proctoring produce comparable results to traditional test-center proctoring, that test-takers find remote proctoring easy to use, and that students are supportive of proctoring platforms being more...

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Five Ways Text-to-Speech Improves the College Experience

Text-to-speech (TTS) technology like YuJa’s SmartSpeaker converts written text into spoken words, providing an audio representation of digital content. This allows students to listen to lectures, presentations, and other course materials, offering an alternative way...

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How Text-to-Speech Benefits Learning in Education and Corporate Environments

Text-to-Speech’s Role in Improving Education Integrating text-to-speech technology in educational settings can enhance the learning experience for students of all abilities. By providing auditory alternatives to written materials, TTS benefits students with learning disabilities, visual...

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Transforming Digital Media with Cloud-Based Solutions and Applications

Today, institutions, governments, nonprofits, and others in highly-regulated sectors recognize digital media’s power to engage with their communities while showcasing their products and services. However, traditional methods of creating, managing, and sharing media content can...

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8 Creative Uses for a Student Response System in Education

While these systems are commonly used for quizzes and polls, there are many creative ways to leverage an SRS to enhance the learning experience. The key to successful implementation lies in thoughtful question design, clear...

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How to Create a Higher Education Experience Students Want

From in-person learning environments to blended learning and fully remote offerings, the bar for higher education institutions has been raised, and students are now looking for offerings that meet their individual needs. This blog outlines...

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Five Interactive Learning Trends to Look Out for This Year

Research shows that interactive learning, such as incorporating video, polls, and interactive presentations, is six times more effective in helping students learn.  This article aims to explore five of the most popular interactive learning trends...

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Top 10 YuJa Blogs 2023

YuJa’s Top 10 Most Read Blogs of 2023

Take a look back at your favorites, catch up on what you missed, and get ready for another year in higher-ed technology insights.  1. How to Record Lecture Videos: Lecture capture solutions have enabled instructors...

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