• Databases | Features

    Guardians of the Data

    With 1,300-plus databases under its management, the U Massachusetts Medical School has plenty to worry about when it comes to keeping data secure; but this database team has put in place change management practices that go a long way in protecting the resources in its care. Read More

  • C-Level View | Feature

    The Wait is Over: The LMS and the ePortfolio Merge to Serve a Culture of Learning

    There's ample evidence of a cultural shift in focus in higher education, from teaching to learning, from classroom-centric to learning-centric, from lecture to activity. These and other examples, especially the shift from learning in courses to continuous learning, represent areas that may have an impact on the LMS. Is it possible that the values of the LMS will become more aligned with those of the ePortfolio? Will these two previously distinct technologies merge to serve more common purposes? Read More

  • Mobile Development

    Maintaining the University Brand in a Decentralized Mobile Environment

    Schools are finding ways to encourage mobile development on campus while maintaining centralized control of their brands. Read More

  • Smart Classroom | Feature

    Making Lecture Capture Work Lessons from the Pros

    Lecture capture technology goes beyond just recording classroom lectures. It’s a cool tool that can help improve both teaching and learning. Here’s how. Read More

  • Digital Textbooks | Q&A

    How Nik Osborne Plans To Disrupt Class

    The head of Indiana University's e-texts program lays out how his institution plans to "disrupt" the traditional textbook publishing model with the help of publishers themselves. Read More