ConnectEdu will integrate CoursEval, its online course evaluation software with, Canvas, Instructure's open, cloud-based learning management system.
Blackboard has collaborated with Vital Source Technologies to launch a pilot program to test e-textbook integration with its Blackboard Learn learning management system.
Adobe has released Connect Mobile 2.1, an update to the conferencing and collaboration tool for iOS and Android.
One of Twitter's most prolific CIO users shares his tips for getting the most out of the platform. Plus, 8 other tweeting CIOs weigh in.
Moodle HQ has released Moodle 2.5, a major update to the widely distributed open source learning management system.
A discussion of eText and how higher education institutions can prepare for a shift from print to digital course materials and textbooks.
Jenzabar has released the newest version of its learning management system, Jenzabar eLearning (formerly eRacer), with synchronous collaboration tools and the ability to grade from within discussion forums.
A new initiative to encourage development of Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) applications for education will reward developers with "bounty" money. The program is sponsored by a group of education technology vendors and the IMS Global Learning Consortium.
A university study comparing learning management systems has concluded that the latest crop of learning management systems evaluated have made "significant progress" since the assessments started in 2005. However, one of the report's authors noted, "We believe much more needs to be done."
At decentralized universities, it can be difficult to share knowledge about teaching with mobile devices. A users group can help bridge the divide.