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Technology Advancing DEI in Higher Education

Technology Advancing DEI in Higher Education

Since 2020 and the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has seen an increase of use in higher education spaces to support students in remote learning. This has sparked a conversation of the role of technology in education spaces and how to forward diversity, equity, and inclusion with it.

An obvious benefit of education technology is improved accessibility, both in making learning less location-dependent and in helping students with learning difficulties or disabilities. Here are some ways technology has been advancing DEI in higher education: Continue reading →

5 Technology Trends for 2023

5 Technology Trends for 2023

Technology evolves at a rapid pace, which enables faster change and progress, but can also feel impossible to keep up with. Emerging technologies are accelerating the rate of change, a lot of which has been caused by the different world that COVID-19 created. College students are at the forefront of those who are learning these new technologies as they prepare to enter the digital workforce. Here are five technology trends you should be aware of for 2023. Continue reading →

How to Optimize Your Business for Voice Commerce

How to Optimize Your Business for Voice Commerce

As of 2020, 82.9% of U.S adults own a smartphone, 56.4% use a voice assistant, and 34.7% possess a smart speaker. The rise of voice assistant popularity has led to new industry innovations as businesses strive to offer the best possible experience for their customers. One of the fastest-growing innovations is the ability to shop with your voice. Click here to discover how to optimize your business for voice commerce. Continue reading →

How to Elevate Your TikTok Marketing Strategy

How to Elevate Your TikTok Marketing Strategy

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the market. In Q1 2020, they set the world record for most downloads in a single quarter for a social app, at 315 million installs (Digital Marketing Institute). Since then, they have grown to 2 billion installs and currently have over 800 million active users worldwide. This week on Retail Connection, we are sharing four ways to elevate your TikTok marketing strategy. Continue reading →

Tech Talk: What is MagSafe?

Tech Talk: What is MagSafe?

In October 2020, Apple announced the iPhone 12. The new iPhone comes packed with features, one being MagSafe. Now you might be wondering what’s MagSafe and what does this mean for iPhone accessories. We’re going to break it down for you. MagSafe is a magnetic coil ring in the new iPhone12 that connects accessories to … Continue reading →

Tech Talk: Qi Standard Wireless Charging Explained

Tech Talk: Qi Standard Wireless Charging Explained

Wireless charging is becoming more widespread as consumers upgrade their technology. You’ve probably heard of Qi standard wireless charging but might be confused about what exactly it is. Let’s dive into Qi standard. First off, did you know Qi is pronounced “Chee”? That’s right! This standard derived from the Chinese word meaning air, material energy, … Continue reading →

Tech Talk: ANC Headphones Explained

Tech Talk: ANC Headphones Explained

Has outside noise ever ruined a good jam session? Your students probably know this problem well. Whether students are listening to music to drown out noises while studying or trying to get into a good workout, ANC headphones are what they need. What are ANC headphones? ANC (active noise canceling) headphones are headphones that block … Continue reading →