Streaming the Operating Theater
Streaming video allows the College of Medicine at Penn State to broadcast complex surgeries outside of the operating room.SOURCE: Campus TechnologyRead the Full Article
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At Chancellor Zimpher’s Urging, Google Upgrades Service for Visually Impaired Users
Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today commended Google, Inc. on its new initiative to increase accessibility for visually challenged users on its major Web services. SOURCE: The State University of New YorkRead the Press Release
A Predictive Validity Study of The Revised Mcvay Readiness for Online Learning Questionaire
Abstract The McVay Revised Readiness for Online Learning questionnaire was given to 116 traditional on-campus and 31 distance education students. The students were enrolled in an introductory class in computer applications on an urban campus of a mid-western community college. Multiple regression equations were developed with the survey scores and the student’s declared major to […]
Instructor’s Discussion Forum Effort: Is It Worth It?
Abstract The popularity of virtual education resulted in institutions seeking best practices as a guide to providing a quality education to online students. The purpose of this retrospective, correlation study was to examine online instructors’ discussion forum participation, including time spent on a weekly basis overall in the course and number of posts to discussion […]
St. Mary’s U. Finds That When It Texts, Students Come
A prospective undergraduate named Porsha got a text in January. “StMarysU: R u still interested in StMarys? A complete application includes an official transcript and test scores. Call 800-367-7868 with ?s about ur status.”SOURCE: The Chronicle of Higher EducationRead the Full Article
Texas Advanced Computing Center to Build Supercomputer with Federal Grant
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin will build and support a world-class supercomputer with comprehensive computing and visualization capabilities as part of a National Science Foundation grant.SOURCE: University of Texas at AustinRead the Press Release
Breaking the cosmic speed limit: Scientists clock particle going faster than speed of light
GENEVA — One of the very pillars of physics and Einstein’s theory of relativity — that nothing can go faster than the speed of light — was rocked Thursday by new findings from one of the world’s foremost laboratories.SOURCE: The Washington PostRead the Full Article
Exploring Cloud Computing for Distance Learning
Abstract The use of distance courses in learning is growing exponentially. To better support faculty and students for teaching and learning, distance learning programs need to constantly innovate and optimize their IT infrastructures. The new IT paradigm called “cloud computing” has the potential to transform the way that IT resources are utilized and consumed in […]
Open University appoints Commercial Director
The Open University (OU) has just announced the appointment of Steven Hill as its new Commercial Director. This key appointment comes at a time when public funding of higher education is under pressure, and universities are increasingly turning to other sources to diversify their income streams. SOURCE: Open University (UK)Read the Press Release