In our last post, we explored the missing third space in online education, the informal environments where belonging, encouragement, and connection naturally flourish. We looked at how digital student unions can bring that same sense of community online and give learners the connections they need to persist. What makes these communities powerful isn’t just access to information, but the empathy that flows through them.
Read MoreIn our last post on InScribe’s Personalized Persistence Framework, we explored how institutions can move beyond one-size-fits-most approaches to support students in ways that adapt to their needs and circumstances. That framework highlighted persistence as a deeply human process, one rooted in belonging, encouragement, and connection.
Read MoreIn our last post, we explored how social capital fuels persistence and long-term success, particularly for students who may not have built-in networks. This week, we turn to another critical question for higher education leaders: how do we provide scalable, human-centered support that meets students where they are without sacrificing personal connection?
Read MoreInScribe Education, a provider of digital communities and online engagement advisory services, has partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), one of the nation’s most innovative leaders in online education, to strengthen student connection and foster a greater sense of belonging through scalable, student-led digital communities. The partnership is designed to help improve key outcomes such as persistence, satisfaction, and overall online student success.
Read MoreLast week, our team shared the importance of community and connection in online learning and challenged the assumption that online students want to go it alone. This week, we turn to a powerful but often overlooked element of student success: social capital—the relationships and networks that help students thrive both in school and beyond.
Read MoreLast week, we kicked off our new series by exploring why the future of EdTech must be both human-first and technology-enabled. This week, we’re addressing one of the most persistent assumptions holding that future back: the belief that online students want to work alone.
Read MoreIt’s easy to assume that supporting more students means relying more on automation. That’s not the full picture, though — scale doesn’t have to come at the cost of connection. In fact, if we’re doing it right, it should lead to more human connection, not less.
Read MoreThe first-year experience is critical to student success—but for many incoming students, especially first-generation or those from rural areas, the transition to university life can be overwhelming. Without prior exposure to academic systems or strong support networks, students often face self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and barriers to accessing key resources.
Read MoreAs student needs grow more complex and institutions look for ways to better support learners at scale, InScribe is reimagining how connection and community drive success in education. In this Q&A with the United States Distance Learning Association, Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe, shares how the organization is helping institutions build digital spaces where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. From increasing persistence rates to reducing support costs, InScribe’s AI-powered communities are proving that when students feel like they belong, they thrive.
Read MoreLindenwood University, a leader in higher education online learning innovation, is committed to becoming The Next Great Learner-Centric University. To support this mission, it is expanding its support for online learners through a partnership with InScribe, a trusted leader in building connected digital learning communities. This initiative directly supports Lindenwood’s mission of delivering “Real Experience. Real Success.” It reinforces the university’s commitment to improving online student retention and persistence, ensuring every student has the tools and connections necessary for academic and professional achievement.
Read MoreThe University of Kansas School of Business (KU School of Business) has partnered with InScribe, a leading digital community platform, to enhance the student experience within its MBA program. This collaboration addresses the unique challenges faced by non-traditional students who are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and academic commitments. Many of these students have limited time for in-person networking or seeking immediate answers to academic and professional questions. InScribe provides a flexible, centralized online space where students can network, build social capital, and quickly access resources on their own schedule.
Read MoreInScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced it will launch a new virtual community for online students at the University of North Texas (UNT). This collaboration will work together to foster a sense of belonging, promote academic achievement, and scale student engagement through InScribe's innovative virtual community platform, with a specific focus on increasing student outcomes and providing a better experience for students who have had challenging past educational journeys.
Read MoreInScribe, a leading provider of digital community solutions for education, has announced a new partnership with Pima Community College (PCC). Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) program, PCC has selected InScribe’s digital community platform to enhance engagement and persistence among online students, focusing on math, reading, and writing support. This collaboration aims to enhance the online learning experience by supporting students' academic growth, fostering self-confidence, and providing resources to give learners a tool for engagement and a supportive sense of community. By implementing InScribe’s platform, PCC will provide online students with critical resources and support systems, building collaboration and connections with their peers and college resources, to improve academic outcomes.
Read MoreFostering a sense of belonging and community among online learners is proving to be crucial for improving their engagement and persistence. Join us to explore how the University of North Texas (UNT) has successfully addressed this challenge. Learn about their strategic implementation of digital communities, initiated by the UNT Division of Digital Strategy & Innovation (DSI), which resulted in a significant 13% increase in retention rates among online students.
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