Executive View
The framework for a new program-wide blogging initiative at Virginia Tech's Honors Residential College encourages students to "narrate, curate, share" their stories of learning. This fall, the College will integrate blogging into its traditional program as a means to foster self-aware learners and promote digital citizenship. More
Worth Noting
The University of Southern Mississippi will distribute Android-based tablets to outstanding students as part of a pilot program to determine the impact of the devices on academic achievement. MoreOregon State University has begun recommending a proctoring service that caters specifically to students who can't take tests during standard university hours may struggle to find a testing center that meets the standards set by their school. MoreThe University of Minnesota's Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment has awarded $4.1 million to 20 energy projects. MoreBarracuda Networks is expanding cloud storage for organizations that subscribe to its local and cloud-based disaster recovery solution, known as Barracuda Backup Service. MoreShortly, Instructure's cloud-based and open source learning management system (LMS) will include a new messaging feature that replaces the standard LMS inbox. The company is also readying a mobile edition specifically for students. MoreRadiant Logic has launched a new suite that will allow its customers to provide users with access to programs hosted both internally on the network and in the cloud. More
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