2020 was a crazy year for Orientation Directors. COVID understandably made in-person events near impossible, but how the heck were students supposed to get the orientation experience? Thankfully, virtual events presented themselves as a feasible solution. Now that it’s 2021, COVID seems to be slowly clearing up. Unfortunately, that doesn’t exactly make things simpler. Now… Continue reading 4 Hybrid Orientation Ideas for 2021
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Engaging Students: The growing importance of design
With the ubiquity of companies like Apple and Facebook that provide great user experiences, university tech must prioritize design to properly engage students. Design is not just what it looks like and how it feels. Design is how it works. – Steve Jobs, 2003 after successfully launching the iPod. Steve Jobs is often credited as a pioneer… Continue reading Engaging Students: The growing importance of design
How to Set Up an Apple Developer Account
Apple requires that customers publish apps from their own Apple account, rather than from a vendor’s. This guide will help you create an Apple Developer account for two purposes: Publishing your own apps Enabling Eventus to publish apps to your account This process can take between 1-4 weeks, and should be started as soon as… Continue reading How to Set Up an Apple Developer Account
Student Engagement Trends: The case for push notifications
The new rules of engagement. Students will give you access to their notification bar which sees much higher engagement than email; but you must adhere to their strict expectations. ——- The below graphic visualizes why push notifications are beginning to see more widespread use for more personalized, impactful communications for students. As you can see, email… Continue reading Student Engagement Trends: The case for push notifications