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Considerations in Choosing Online Collaboration Systems: Functions, Uses, and Effects

Abstract In this article, we explore the functions, uses, and effects of collaborative technologies in higher education classroom contexts. Increased interest in collaborative learning strategies and the burgeoning number of courses offered online indicate the need to consider collaborative technologies as part of the instructional design process. Existing and upcoming technologies provide potentially powerful and […]

Can an Open Cloud Compete?

A new foundation will promote free software as an alternative to propriety cloud-computing technologies.SOURCE: MIT Technology ReviewRead the Full Article

Internet2 Names IDEA Award Winners From University of Virginia, IUPUI, ESnet, UC San Diego and Columbia University

Raleigh, N.C.—Oct. 4, 2011—Internet2, the nation’s most advanced networking consortium, today announced two research and two student projects as the 2011 Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications (IDEA) award winners for innovation in advanced network applications for collaborative research and education. Winners received their awards, and presented their applications at the Internet2 Fall Member Meeting in Raleigh, […]

Arkansas Creating Statewide Next-Gen Video and Communications Network

Video conferencing will soon be a decidedly mobile affair for government agencies and public schools in Arkansas.SOURCE: Government TechnologyRead the Full Article

Apple’s New iPhone Would Like to Talk

An AI personal assistant called Siri is the biggest new feature of the iPhone 4S.SOURCE: MIT Technology ReviewRead the Full Article

Adobe Unveils Creative Cloud

At its MAX 2011 technology conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Cloud, a major new initiative from the company that radically redefines the content creation process. Adobe Creative Cloud will become the focal point for creativity, where millions can access desktop and tablet applications, essential creative services, and share their best work. […]

New Higher-Capacity Transatlantic Internet Links Between Europe and the USA

Cambridge, UK, 29 September 2011 – Researchers and students across Europe and the US will soon be able to work in closer partnership following a major expansion in transatlantic research network capacity delivered by the pan-European GÉANT network and America Connects to Europe (ACE), a collaboration between Internet2, Indiana University GlobalNOC, DANTE and NYSERnet.SOURCE: Internet2Read […]

OU develops UK’s first full-text search engine to aid research scholars

The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) has developed an innovative new search facility called CORE – COnnecting REpositories – to help academics, researchers and students navigate related papers from across UK Open Access repositories. SOURCE: Open University (UK)

Faster Internet Service Fuels Growth at West Virginia Community Colleges

But some less-connected campuses lag as the state vaults from poorly linked to highly wiredSOURCE: The Chronicle of Higher EducationRead the Full Article

Amazon’s Fire: A Cloud-Powered Contender

The retail giant is combining several parts of its business with its vast cloud infrastructure to deliver an impressive tablet.SOURCE: MIT Technology ReviewRead the Full Article

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