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Abstract There is wide agreement that information and communication technology (ICT) is a valuable tool for people with disability. Several research disciplines have focused on how people with disability can take advantage of the technology available for social, educational and personal purposes. Virtual worlds represent the latest addition to the technologies available, yet there is […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Western Governors University (WGU), www.wgu.edu, is leading the way in producing K-12 math and science educators, according to a recent study conducted by education research and consulting group Eduventures. The study, which used data collected by the U.S. Department of Education, found that in 2011, WGU was the nation’s largest provider […]
Trying to write a review of OS X Mountain Lion is tricky. First of all, I had already written a review back in February, when Apple legitimately surprised the world with the revelation that the ninth iteration of OS X was just about ready to go. Granted, back then I only had a few days […]
REDMOND, Wash. — July 26, 2012 — Beginning with the class of 2016, Seton Hall University will provide incoming freshmen with Windows 8 to help create a new and dynamic learning environment and better prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation. The university also made the decision to standardize on Windows to help reduce […]
Liberty University’s net assets have sustained a fivefold increase — from $150 million to $860 million — over the past six years, driven by the rapid expansion of its online programs. While colleges across the country have struggled to make ends meet during the economic downturn, Liberty’s financial picture has grown stronger by the year, […]
The new gigabit Google Fiber Internet and TV service ties together much of what Google’s been working on for the past two years and charts a course for its content-creating, cable-cutting future. Fast Company Full Article
Everyone can now use the iTunesU platform to deliver course material, Apple announced on Wednesday. Before, only professors at a university working with iTunesU—which collects free lectures from partner universities—could post audio and video clips, syllabi, and documents via the platform. Wired Campus Full Article
UC San Francisco’s lecture capture system is playing a pivotal role in taking healthcare education in new directions Campus Technology Full Article
Survey shows that totally online programs are attracting primarily women, white people and fully employed workers with good salaries — many of whom want degrees in business. Inside Higher Ed Full Article
Key Takeaways Mobility is just the latest transformative technology to grab the attention of higher education IT, challenging us to map out strategies to use it effectively. Teaming up with a leading mobile news app developer helped Ole Miss produce a killer university news app targeting the entire campus community. Moving quickly to provide […]