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Higher Education Engagement Platform
Self Hosted WebsiteLMSEvent PlatformCo-curricular Record / Badging PlatformsCareer Development Platform
Student Recruitment Platforms
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Example CompaniesAcadiateWordpress, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, Joomla!Blackboard, D2L, Canva, Moodle, TopHat etcHoopin, Pheedloop, Unibuddy, BrazenSuitable, Badger, PortfoliumHandshake, PeopleGrove, Graduway, Symplictiy, Orbis (campusconnect), WayUp, uConnectApplyboard, Modern Campus, Unibuddy, 2U
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Lead Times for setup for hosting2-3 days1-12 months6-12 months1-3 weeks12-24 Months6-12 Months6-12 Months
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Customization for hosting events/resourcesAlmost infinite options using flexible template and decision-tree architecture. Rated as very engaging 4.5/5 by Gen Z/MillenialsWide range of options, but need specilaized IT resources, time consuming, long-lead times and expensiveVery restrictive with very narrow options, not an engaging user expereinceRestrictive and narrow customization with limited optionsNoneNone to limitedNone to limited
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Registration / Access OptionsMany internal options or integrate with 3rd party CRM's or Event Reg. PlatformsLimitedRestrictive to students only Flexible using internal or 3rd party Restrictive to students onlyRestrictive to students onlyUsers required to sign up for account
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Fully Open - No Registration RequiredYesYesNoNoNo NoNo
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Partial Open - Options for access to elements requiring reistration /or registration without an accountYesNoNoNoNo NoNo
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Fully Closed - Require Fully RegistrationYesYes, with extensive specialized programingYesYesYesYesYes
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Attendance TrackingYes with many optionsPossible with extensive, custom programmingOptions available for online courses only, not eventsNarrow range of attendance trackingYesYesYes
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Attendance Type Tracking OptionsAccount Types, Guests, Faculty, Students, Vendors, Alumni, Prospective StudentsPossible with extensive, custom programmingNoTypically noYes, but limited to just studentsYes, but limited to just studentsYes, limited to registrants
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Attendance Tracking by venue type: online, hybrid and in-personYesNoNoNoNoVariesNo
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Engagement TrackingYes, across full spectrum of online, hybrid and in-person events/experiencesPossible, with extensive specialized programingNoSome platforms offer a narrow range of engagement tracking, but only in online spaces, not in-personYes, but limited to just studentsYes, limitedYes, limited
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Data collection and TrackingYes, option to use own anayltics tools, not subject to ad-blocking with internal optionsOptions with 3rd Party website analytics tools, subject to ad-blockingYes, but limitedYes using only internal optionsYes, but limited to just studentsYesYes
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Group data tracking ie Non-ID BasisYesOptions with 3rd Party website analytics tools, subject to ad-blockingYes, but very limitedYes, some platforms, but very limitedYes, but limited to just studentsYesYes
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Individual data tracking ie ID BasisYesOptions with specialized, customized programingYes, but very limitedYes, some platforms, but very limitedYes, but limited to just studentsYesYes
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Security / PrivacyPermission based and fully compliant with Higher Ed Ethical Data standardsLimitedRestricted to students onlyLimited privacyLimited privacyFully compliant with University standardsLimited Privacy
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Content SharingWide options including peer-to-peerNone or requires custom programmingLimited internal proprietaryVery restrictiveNoYes - portfolios, limitedYes - portfolios, limited
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External Resources / InteractivityWide compatability with 3rd party embeddable apps, bring the best of the web to only eventsWide compatability with embedded apps, but technically challenging to implementVery restrictiveVery restrictiveNoNoNo
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CollaborationHighLowMediumMedium to lowNoMedium to LowMedium to Low
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QR Code Generation on a per page basisBuilt In SupportProgramming / Plugins requiredLimited to NoLimited to NoNoNoNo
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Communication support w/3rd party appsBest: wide range and robustBest: wide range and robust, but challenging to integrateRestrictive to internal proprietory optionsRestrictive to internal proprietory optionsNoRestrictive to internal proprietory optionsRestrictive to internal proprietory options
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Video CallCompatable with alll embedable/linked based platforms ie Zoom, Teams, Compatable with alll embedable/linked based platforms ie Zoom, Teams, Internal Proprietary option only, if availableInternal Proprietary option onlyNoVaries
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ChatCompatable with alll embedable/linked based platforms ie Discord, Minute ChatCompatable with alll embedable/linked based platforms ie Discord, Minute ChatInternal Proprietary option only, if availableInternal Proprietary option onlyNoInternal Proprietary option onlyInternal Proprietary option only
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CommentsInternal Proprietary Option, can be turned on or offNoInternal Proprietary option only, if availableInternal Proprietary option onlyNoInternal Proprietary option onlyInternal Proprietary option only
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Moderation by OrganizerHighHighHighHighNoHighHigh
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Mobile, with out an appYes,No, Depends on the template design/themeNo, Need a dedicated mobile appNo, Need a dedicated mobile appNoVariesVaries
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Hybrid CapableYesNoNoLimited capabilityNoLimited CapabilityLimited Capability
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Support: Administrator / User Technical / Vendor SupportIncludedNot includedExtraTypically includedNoVaries, paid support availableVaries
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Internal Organization IT SupportLow to noneHighHighLow to MediumHighHighMid to High
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Specialized skillsNone, just 30 minutes of training for non-technical peopleExtensive & specialized Web Master Skills requiredExtensive Basic training, experience & elevated permissions requiredMinimal TrainingExtensive Basic training, experience & elevated permissions requiredExtensive Basic training, experience & elevated permissions requiredExtensive Basic training, experience & elevated permissions required
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Temporary / Permanent Event SiteQuarterly, Temporary or PermanentPermanentTemporaryTemporary and typically less than 1 weekPermanentPermanentPermanent
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Archive OptionsYes, entire or partial of any part. No extra charge.Yes for entire siteYesPossible for extra feesNo YesYes
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Volume of usersUnlimitedUnlimitedLimited Fee per userUnlimitedSite license based on volumeVaries
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Hosting RequirementsHosting IncludedHosting and Domain costs extraDepends on LMSHosting IncludedDepends on PlatformDepends on platformHosting Included
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ScalabilityAutomaticManual, requires knowledge of proper server architecutreAutomatic or ManualAutomaticAutomatic or ManualAutomatic or ManualAutomatic or Manual
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Price / Cost EffectiveLow to Moderate. Very affordable for academic or public events. Rated best in-class for conferences & Gen Z/Millenial orientated events. Very affordable for virtualizing entire campus lifeHigh cost for small attended events, but cost scales down for larger attended eventsLow if LMS already exists, may need to buy additional modules/functionality & programModerate to high for online events, High for high volume events More suitable for paided attendance events, but not free eventsHigh and must be integrated with a website or 3rd party platform to host eventsModerate to HighHigh
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