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Innovation and learning are at the core of the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, coming to Austin next month. We combed through the program to identify the most noteworthy sessions for anyone looking to delve into the future of higher education and IT.
02/18/2022
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The University of San Diego is rolling out virtual reality technology in its nursing curriculum to help prepare students for real-world clinical scenarios.
02/15/2022
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At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly.
02/15/2022
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At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly. We spoke with Sam Craighead, associate director of professional learning in Ohio State's Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, about understanding the student perspective, supporting faculty with research-based practices, and the impact of instructional design on student success.
02/15/2022
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At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly. We spoke with Sam Craighead, associate director of professional learning in Ohio State's Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, about understanding the student perspective, supporting faculty with research-based practices, and the impact of instructional design on student success.
02/15/2022
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A new report released today by cybersecurity intelligence experts at CrowdStrike revealed that ransomware-related data leaks rose 82% in 2021, as cybercriminals are increasingly focusing on three areas: endpoints and cloud workloads, identity, and data.
02/15/2022
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A conversation with Digication CEO Jeffrey Yan about his company's long-standing commitment to making student lives better by improving pedagogy with ePortfolio technology. Plus an update on what's relevant today as Digication continues its mission and principle of making learning visible.
02/14/2022
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The United States Department of Defense is doling out up to $55 million in funding for STEM education at two-year institutions and community colleges.
02/14/2022
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Cybersecurity training and certification provider SANS Institute has launched the SANS + HBCU Cyber Academy, a cybersecurity scholarship and education opportunity for students and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
02/10/2022
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A new fellowship program, sponsored by Bowdoin College in partnership with the NorthEast Regional Computing Program and Educause, is working to increase the number of BIPOC professionals in senior leadership roles in the field of higher education information technology.
02/08/2022
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Rave Mobile Safety today announced the acquisition of AppArmor, a provider of custom-branded mobile safety and emergency notification apps serving hundreds of higher ed, public safety, corporate and healthcare organizations.
02/08/2022
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The National Humanities Center, and independent institute dedicated to advanced study in the humanities, is partnering with faculty from 15 colleges and universities to create and implement curricula for developing responsible artificial intelligence technologies.
02/07/2022
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Industry experts are warning that cyberinsurance premiums will skyrocket this year across all sectors as underwriters crack down on the amount of risk they'll accept — and insurers have begun requiring organizations buying policies to prove that their network security is in tip-top shape before they even get a quote, let alone active coverage.
02/04/2022
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Cengage Group has entered into an agreement to acquire cybersecurity education and training provider Infosec for $190.8 million.
02/03/2022
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Terra Dotta, provider of technologies to support study abroad, international student and scholar services, and travel risk management, has introduced a new tool for communicating with and engaging students throughout their global experiences.
02/02/2022
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The Association of College and University Educators is embarking on a major new study that will examine the relationship between evidence-based teaching practices, faculty mindset and student outcomes in gateway courses.
02/02/2022
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Workforce and education-focused nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF) has announced the acquisition of Educational Quality Outcomes Standards (EQOS), a nonprofit working to establish universal, independent measures of education and training program quality.
02/01/2022
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The American Association of Community Colleges, Intel and Dell Technologies are launching an 18-month initiative that will design and build a network of Artificial Intelligence Incubators at community colleges across the United States.
02/01/2022