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New Year and New Digital Offerings: How Universities Should Plan Online Offerings
January 25, 2023

As we enter a new year, many universities are looking to expand their digital offerings to better connect with learners and continue to provide educational and cultural experiences despite ongoing limitations on in-person classes. With sophisticated technology at their disposal, universities have the opportunity to create immersive and interactive online experiences that can attract a global audience and generate significant revenue. Here are a few key considerations for universities as they look to scale their online offerings with technology.

Virtual and Augmented Reality

One way to scale online offerings is through the use of virtual and augmented reality. Virtual reality allows learners to fully immerse themselves in a digital classroom, while augmented reality allows universities to overlay digital information on top of physical materials. These technologies can be used to create highly engaging and interactive experiences that can attract a wider audience and generate revenue through tuition or online course fee.

AI and Machine Learning

Another way to scale online offerings is through the use of AI and machine learning. These technologies can be used to create personalized experiences for learners, such as recommending classes or resources based on their interests. AI can also be used to create virtual tutors that can answer questions and provide feedback on student work. This can help learners to engage with the university's curriculum in a deeper way, and generate additional revenue through sponsored content or partnerships with other organizations.

Data Analytics

Another important consideration is the use of data analytics to track student engagement and behavior. This can help universities understand which online offerings are most popular, and make data-driven decisions about which types of digital offerings to invest in in the future. This will help universities to optimize their online offerings and generate more revenue. Various data experts believe that data analytics will become central to cloud strategies in 2023, as mentioned in this recent article by The New Stack.

Plan to Monetize

Lastly, it's important for universities to have a plan for monetizing their online offerings. This can include charging for access to exclusive content or experiences, offering online classes or workshops, or creating sponsored content or partnerships with other organizations. Additionally, universities can also use e-commerce to sell digital versions of textbooks or other materials.

In conclusion, with sophisticated technology at their disposal, universities have the opportunity to scale their online offerings and generate significant revenue. By using virtual and augmented reality, AI and machine learning, data analytics, and a clear plan for monetizing their online offerings, universities can create immersive and interactive digital experiences that can attract a global audience and generate significant revenue. It's also important to keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to provide students with an immersive learning experience that enhances their education, and not just to generate revenue.

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[1] https://thenewstack.io/data-analytics-and-ai-what-will-happen-in-2023/