Higher-Education Technology News

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


Blackboard Set To Test-Drive e-Textbook Integration

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 Connect Mobile 2.1 Expands Virtual Classroom Support

Adobe has released Connect Mobile 2.1, an update to the conferencing and collaboration tool for iOS and Android.

iPad App Helps U Delaware Researchers Gather Data in the Field

The University of Delaware's Center for Disabilities Studies has implemented a mobile iPad and iPhone app that helps its researchers improve the speed and accuracy of their data gathering and reporting in the field.

ETS Launches Assessment Tool To Improve Retention

Educational Testing Service has launched SuccessNavigator, an assessment tool designed to help improve retention and graduation rates among incoming college students.



Luther College Adds Solar Power With Department of Energy Award

Iowa's Luther College is nearing completion on a solar photovoltaic installation made possible in part by a $750,000 Department of Energy award.

NewspaperDirect Adds Free Mobile Service

Libraries that utilize the Library PressDisplay newspaper and magazine Web portal and its companion PressReader application will now be able to offer the mobile service free of charge to their patrons.

Moodle 2.5 Adds Open Badges Support, Bootstrap Theme

Moodle HQ has released Moodle 2.5, a major update to the widely distributed open source learning management system.

Santa Clara U To Train 100 Educators in Blended Learning

More than 100 teachers from Catholic schools run by the Diocese of San Jose will participate in a year of professional development to earn a certificate in blended learning in an effort to improve educational outcomes for students.

Ruggedized Toughbook Tablets Get Faster Chips, Increased Storage

Panasonic has upgraded its line of ruggedized tablet PCs, the Toughbook H2. The new model gets improved CPU performance and beefed-up storage specs.

Brief: Series25 Scheduling Suite Adds Mobile Access, Improved Security

CollegeNet has updated its scheduling and event management suite, Series25, with mobile access and improved security.