1、2025 EducationDynamics 1Engaging the Modern Learner:2025 Report on the Preferences&Behaviors Shaping Higher Ed2025 EducationDynamics2025 EducationDynamics 2The Modern Learner is in control of their own learning pathway,prioritizing flexibility and accessibility rather than legacy academic experience

2、s dictated by age and geographic location.The Modern Learner sees higher education differently,seeking connections with institutions that align with their evolving expectations,while demanding value,outcomes and authenticity.Schools that deliver meaningful engagement with the right message,in the ri

3、ght place and at the right time attract Modern Learners.These students choose to enroll based on a schools reputation and their trust in its ability to deliver on promises.After several years of surveying online college students,we came to the realization that the lines between student populations h

4、ad blurred to the point where age no longer predicted learning modality preference.All students seek greater control over their chosen academic pathway.Whether enrolled in a traditional campus academic program or pursuing education through online,hybrid or other formats,these students share many com

5、monalities that offer institutions the opportunity to reimagine how they engage with students in this new era of increased choice and greater flexibility.With this understanding in mind,we were compelled to reexamine how we think about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.We expa

6、nded our annual student survey to include the online students we have historically surveyed as well as those enrolled in on-campus programs during the“traditional”age of undergraduate college enrollment.This has allowed us to deepen our understanding of all Modern Learners,define the core connection