Higher-Education Technology News

All news articles from the CT editorial team, in chronological order.


SRI, NSF Ink Agreement To Launch Cyberlearning Research Center

New research center to focus on advancements in cyberlearning.

eInstruction Rolls Out Entry-Level Clicker

eInstruction has released a new entry-level model in its line of radio-frequency classroom clickers.

Stoneware's webRDP HTML5 Gateway Allows Remote Windows Access Without a Client

Cloud computing and classroom management software developer Stoneware has launched a new version of its webRDP HTML5 Gateway that allows end users to access remote Windows computers without a client.

Manchester Metropolitan U Adds Video Streaming, Launches Social Video Portal

With the increasing demand for online video and rich media resources, Manchester Metropolitan University will add a centralized video extension platform that integrates media capabilities into their existing Moodle learning management system.



Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP12 Adds Retention Center, Inline Assignment Grading

Blackboard has added a new supports for at-risk students to its learning management system, Blackboard Learn. The new retention tool is one of several enhancements added to the latest version of Blackboard Learn, Release 9.1 Service Pack 12.

Kansas City Kansas CC, U Alabama-Birmingham Deploy Electronic Transcript Exchange Systems

Kansas City Kansas Community College and University of Alabama-Birmingham have integrated electronic transcript services into their existing student information system platforms.

Sophia Pathways for College Credit Courses Receive ACE Credit Recommendation

Five courses from Sophia Pathways for College Credit have received recommendations from the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Launches Graduate Program in Analytics

The New York-based institution has teamed up with IBM to offer a new graduate degree program that aims to prepare students for information technology jobs supporting big data.

Rochester Institute of Technology Wins Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

In an annual competition designed to judge how well students operate and manage a network infrastructure and prevent cyber attacks, New York's Rochester Institute of Technology came out on top.

White House, Organizations Band To Pursue a Million STEM Volunteers by 2020

The Obama Administration and a group of corporate and non-profit organizations have banded together to promote the idea of bringing professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into contact with students to encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM.