Campus Technology: From Computer Lab to Sandbox

Presentation, Display, CMS, and eLearning

11/2/2011

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From Computer Lab to Sandbox
Under Mark Frydenberg’s direction, the old, traditional Computer Information Systems laboratory at Bentley University has been transformed into a unique “Sandbox” with state-of-the art technology-enhanced collaboration spaces--both physical and virtual--that support formal and informal learning and discovery.
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News & Product Updates

Equella 5.1 Gets Office Enhancements, YouTube Integration
Pearson recently released an update to its digital repository, Equella. The 5.1 release includes new tools for working with Microsoft Office files, new notifications, and integration with Flickr and YouTube.
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Google+ Integrates with Apps, Adds New Features
Google has launched Google+ for Google Apps and continues to add new features to the social networking platform.
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iSpring Rolls Out PowerPoint-Integrated E-Learning Development Suite
iSpring Solutions has released iSpring Suite 6.0, a collection of three software tools to help e-learning professionals to develop courses, quizzes, and interactions within the PowerPoint environment.
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New LMS Promotes Cross-Institutional Work
An international team backed by the European Union and based out of Berlin has introduced a new, free, dual-language learning management system with a large dose of collaboration functionality built in.
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Califone Rolls Out Interactive Wall Frame for Classrooms
Califone has unveiled a new wall-mountable frame that provides interactive whiteboard capabilities without a whiteboard or stylus.
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Lectora To Release New Interface this Summer
Lectora will release a redesigned user interface for its line-up of e-learning software this summer, and it is looking for schools to try out the beta version.
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LoudCloud Adds Virtual Classroom, E-File Cabinet
LoudCloud Systems has added a pair of modules, virtual classroom and e-file cabinet, to its learning management system (LMS) for higher education.
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