The way students and schools connect and engage has changed forever. It’s no longer a matter of “if”, but “how” we build a virtual event plan to compliment legacy communication channels and in-person programs. Here are some great insights from leading researchers that showcase the importance of keeping a keen focus on quality virtual event planning. […]
Organizing numerous faculty, current students, and staff is a challenge for in-person events and trying to coordinate that many presenters for virtual experiences can be an even greater feat. NC State took full advantage of the strategy consulting from PlatformQ Education’s team to develop a structure that would be easy and engaging for attendees and presenters. […]
One of the largest challenges facing streaming providers is the concept of subscriber churn. Because services like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, et al. allow subscribers to cancel any time, they run the risk of subscribers simply shutting down the service when they’ve finished bingeing their favorite sitcom or sci-fi series. […]
Senior Day on the Hill provided PVAMU information to first year freshman students and their parents with engaging sessions that included: Welcome & Academic Showcase, Housing Virtual Tour, Student Panel, Parent Chat, Student Life Program, and a Marching Storm Performance!
The marching band at PVAMU is a showcase for the institution and the Marching Storm Performance had everyone singing the rest of the day. Not only did the event create a place for students and parents to ask live questions, but the PVAMU team’s energy and enthusiasm was unmistakable and clearly felt by the viewing audience — even through the screen!, PVAMU helped students and families feel excited and accepted, a part of a passionate and welcoming community. […]
Bay Path and PlatformQ Education built out a branded digital environment specifically for the Signature Scholarship Competition Program and each group had a dedicated subpage and breakout room. Students were able to connect and engage with each other in a strategic and direct way utilizing this format. […]
Let me tell you a story about a parent showing their child how to cook the holiday roast beef.
The parent meticulously reviews every step with their child, selects the cut of meat, and how many pounds are needed for their family of six. They explain seasoning the meat and setting it on the counter before cooking. Finally, the parent explains the last step “… cut off the ends of the roast before setting it in the oven to roast.” […]
With a year of recruiting in a pandemic under our belts, enrollment leaders have two key challenges; continuing to incorporate virtual engagement at scale while simultaneously planning for a return to in-person programs. Unfortunately, the “when and how” for the latter is still a moving target. […]
With 2020 in the rearview mirror we’re taking a quick look back at some of our favorite uses of the Conduit platform to drive continuous and memorable engagement for a variety of student audiences. From student panels to orientations, and everything in between … here’s a quick look back at our staff picks for 2020! […]
PlatformQ Education, the leading developer of online engagement software and strategies, and mStoner, higher education’s premier creative agency, today announced PlatformQ Education’s acquisition of the Higher Ed Live professional development network. […]
The past year has been a transformative year thanks to COVID-19. The way students and schools connect and engage has evolved at a rapid pace. Our partners have learned so much and adapted as they seek to stay ahead in this new reality. […]