The CourseKey student attendance and engagement platform has a new trick: taking attendance with sound. The automated feature emits a sound — inaudible to humans — from the instructor's classroom device, causing all student devices in the classroom to log their presence.
A recent forum brought together industry and academic experts to consider how to get more girls interested in science and engineering and keep them engaged.
A recent analysis of the use of BioBeyond, an introductory college biology course that uses simulations, virtual field trips and adaptive technology, showed better learning outcomes than the use of traditional instruction.
Three out of four college and university students think technology has had a positive impact on their academic success, according to a recent survey.
Just a year after introducing a project to embed the use of open educational resources into higher education, the state of Rhode Island announced that it has saved students $870,000 in textbook costs.
Five members of Congress have introduced a new law to encourage colleges and universities to try out or expand their use of open educational resources.
The newest version, Camtasia 9.1 for Windows and 3.1 for Mac, adds a screen recording app for iOS 11 and an app, also for iOS 11, that allows users to put overlay effects on specified parts of a static image.
A new online program from SAS provides training in big data management, advanced analytics, machine learning, data visualization, text analytics and communication skills.
Ohio University students and alumni will now have access to intensive online and on-site training in coding and other tech skills, thanks to a partnership with technology talent development company Revature.
NEC has unveiled two new bundles designed specifically for K-12 and higher education and featuring large format displays.