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Interdisciplinary Approaches at Institutions of Higher Education: Teaching Information Systems Concepts to Students of Non-Computer Science Programs

The aim of this paper is to present a curriculum development concept for teaching information systems content to students enrolled in non-computer science programs by presenting examples from the Business Administration programs at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, a state university located in Southern Germany. The main focus of this paper therefore is to describe this curriculum development […]

Made in IBM Labs: IBM Scientists Demonstrate Computer Memory Breakthrough

Zurich, Switzerland – 30 Jun 2011: For the first time, scientists at IBM Research (NYSE: IBM) have demonstrated that a relatively new memory technology, known as phase-change memory (PCM), can reliably store multiple data bits per cell over extended periods of time. This significant improvement advances the development of low-cost, faster and more durable memory […]

Survey reveals need for tech skills in college, workforce

Students say that high schools are not imparting adequate technology educationSOURCE: eSchool News Read the Full Article

`Use ICT to resolve paradox of teacher-student ratio`

The annual regional meeting of the Association of African Distance Learning Centres (AADLC) and Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) was held in Dar es Salaam in May this year.SOURCE: IPP Media Read the Full Article

Institutional Repositories and Digital Preservation: Assessing Current Practices at Research Libraries

Abstract In spring 2010, authors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst conducted a national survey on digital preservation of Institutional Repository (IR) materials among Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions. Examining the current practices of digital preservation of IR materials, the survey of 72 research libraries reveals the challenges and opportunities of implementing digital […]

UVa, other universities bridge distance gap with technology

Four of Virginia’s top public universities are hoping that partnering with Cisco will allow them to better work distance learning into their academic offerings.SOURCE: The Daily Progress Read the Full Article

Professors Consider Classroom Uses for Google Plus

Google Plus, the social-networking platform, is so new that most Internet users are not yet able to see it—an invitation is required while the service is in its test phase. But some professors who have tried it say they already see possible uses for teaching and research if the service catches on.SOURCE: Chronicle of Higher […]

Scottsdale schools’ eLearning provides lessons for all involved

Nearly 300 students solved geometry problems and memorized vocabulary words last month sitting by their backyard pools, while touring Italy or during breaks from training for sports.SOURCE: azcentral.com. Read the Full Article

Education Secretary Duncan responds to eSchool News readers

Nation’s top education official gives in-depth responses about testing, school libraries, charter schools, adult education, and for-profit collegesSOURCE: eSchool News Read the Full Article

Coming Soon: The Death of Accreditation

By: John Hall, CEO and Co-Founder of Greenwood & Hall. He is also an Ed.D. candidate at the University of Southern California Many in higher education and particularly the for-profit sector were expecting the worst from the Department of Education as it handed down its final so-called gainful employment regulations. While far from ideal, several […]