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
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`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 […]
Schools scramble to comply with new rules for online classes
In just a few days, Kevin Burley, of Cartersville, Ga., will finish off his master’s degree in sports management from Missouri Baptist University — a school he’s seen only in photos.SOURCE: stlToday.com Read the Full Article
More teens asking: College? Who needs it?
Anti-college backlash is a result of soaring tuition rates, political forces, and a desire for more accountability in higher educationSOURCE: eSchool NewsRead the Full Story
Jerome L. Greene Science Center Will Be Interdisciplinary Hub
The first new structure to be completed in the University’s long-term campus plan, the nine-story, 450,000-square-foot Jerome L. Greene Science Building will have 60 laboratories where faculty and students will explore the relationships between gene function, brain wiring and behavior—research with vast implications for the treatment of brain illnesses and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s […]
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