EdTech Insight – Why Calling Your Workers Heroes Can Backfire

by EdTechMate | Feb 1, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The article delves into the complexities of lauding workers as “heroes,” a practice that surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies across various sectors, including technology platforms like Instacart, have employed...

EdTech Insight – Invoking REST APIs with SQLCLR and Newtonsoft’s Json.NET

by EdTechMate | Feb 1, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent technological advancements in Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) highlight significant innovations in the realm of global higher education. With the capability to build CLR User-defined Functions (UDFs) that leverage REST API...

EdTech Insight – What’s New in Microsoft Teams | January 2024

by EdTechMate | Jan 31, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points January 2024’s updates to Microsoft Teams introduce 33 new features aimed at enhancing collaboration, workflow, and connectivity within organizations. Innovations such as Immersive Spaces and Decorate your Background stand out for...

EdTech Insight – Azeem’s 2024 Trends: AI, Energy, and Decentralization

by EdTechMate | Jan 31, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The year 2024 is pivotal for leadership in the face of burgeoning uncertainties prompting strategic decisions in the education sector. Azeem Azhar’s expert analysis navigates through the complexity by identifying 12 influential...

EdTech Insight – How to Tell If a Prospective Workplace Is Toxic

by EdTechMate | Jan 31, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the ever-evolving landscape of global higher education, leveraging advancements in technology and understanding organizational culture are becoming increasingly critical. Recent trends have seen a marked focus on workplace...

EdTech Insight – Critical U.S. Health Systems Are in Jeopardy. Businesses and Governments Need to Help.

by EdTechMate | Jan 31, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Recent analyses of anchor health systems—those providing critical services to marginalized communities and training for healthcare professionals—highlight their precarious financial and operational standing. These...