Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

From Technologist to Philosopher

Why you should quit your technology job and get a Ph.D. in the humanitiesSOURCE: Chronicle of Higher Education Read the Full Article

Kids predict the future of technology

New survey reveals young children predicting, requesting tech in the makingSOURCE: eSchool News Read the Full Article

Partnering with “best-in-class” organizations, Desire2Learn builds enhanced network in areas including product integration, service, support and client outreach

Desire2Learn Incorporated (“Desire2Learn”), a leading provider of enterprise teaching and learning platforms, today announced enhancements to the Desire2Learn Partner Network to further advance clients’ eLearning programs with the support of best in class organizations.SOURCE: Desire2LearnRead the Press Release

Blackboard Launches New, Real-Time Collaboration Platform Built for Education

Strengths of Elluminate and Wimba Create Powerful Solution for Students, Administrators and FacultySOURCE: BlackboardRead the Press Rlease

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

Arizona State University Selects Blackboard for Major Engagement in Student Services

In an effort to provide its community with the best in technology, service and support, Arizona State University (ASU) has selected Blackboard (Nasdaq: BBBB) to provide support for students, faculty and staff in all areas of campus life, from financial aid and human resources to academic technology and IT, the company announced today. SOURCE: BlackboardRead […]

SumTotal Systems Acquires Accero & CyberShift

Company Advances Leader Position in Strategic Human Capital Management and Raises the Standard for Complete Talent ManagementSOURCE: SumTotalRead the Company Press Release

Improving recommendation systems

Researchers believe that comparing products, rather than rating them on an absolute scale, will lead to algorithms that better predict customers’ preferences.SOURCE: MITRead the Full Article

Web 3.0: The ‘Social Wave’ and How It Disrupts the Internet

As far as Travis Katz is concerned, it is impossible to name the single best hotel in Cabo San Lucas or the absolute tastiest cheesesteak in Philadelphia. SOURCE: University of PennsylvaniaRead the Full Article

Blackboard reassures education customers after acquisition

Educational software maker Blackboard Inc. is being taken private for $1.64 billion in cash by an investor group led by affiliates of Providence Equity Partners, and a Blackboard official said the much-discussed purchase would not affect the company’s education customers, as the company would continue its focus on mobile learning and analytics.SOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the […]