• New Texthelp Tool Adds Accessibility Functions to PDF Files

    Texthelp, a provider of literacy and accessibility technology, has introduced a new web app called OrbitNote that adds accessibility features to PDFs, including the ability to type, highlight and leave voice memos on documents, the company said in a news announcement. 01/25/2022

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast

    Data-Informed Learning Design and the Shift to Online

    The pandemic has been a testament to the progress that has been made in the use of technology to support online learning, but it has also revealed how poorly traditional course design translates to a digital experience. And that’s an opportunity for institutions to become more sophisticated in leveraging digital learning environments to go beyond what’s possible in a brick-and-mortar classroom. That’s according to Luyen Chou, chief learning officer at 2U. Here, we talk about transforming online pedagogy, the potential of emerging technologies, the beauty of simple data, essential human skills and more. 01/25/2022

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  • Data-Informed Learning Design and the Shift to Online

    The pandemic has been a testament to the progress that has been made in the use of technology to support online learning, but it has also revealed how poorly traditional course design translates to a digital experience. And that’s an opportunity for institutions to become more sophisticated in leveraging digital learning environments to go beyond what’s possible in a brick-and-mortar classroom. That’s according to Luyen Chou, chief learning officer at 2U. Here, we talk about transforming online pedagogy, the potential of emerging technologies, the beauty of simple data, essential human skills and more. 01/25/2022

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast January 2022

    The pandemic has been a testament to the progress that has been made in the use of technology to support online learning, but it has also revealed how poorly traditional course design translates to a digital experience. And that’s an opportunity for institutions to become more sophisticated in leveraging digital learning environments to go beyond what’s possible in a brick-and-mortar classroom. That’s according to Luyen Chou, chief learning officer at 2U. Here, we talk about transforming online pedagogy, the potential of emerging technologies, the beauty of simple data, essential human skills and more. 01/25/2022

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    7 Keys to Building Equity in Digital Learning

    A new report from Every Learner Everywhere, produced in collaboration with Tyton Partners and the Association for Public and Land-grant Universities, offers strategies for investing in digital learning infrastructure while bridging equity gaps to better serve under-represented students. 01/25/2022

  • Campus Technology Leadership Summit

    New CT Leadership Summit Offers Digital Transformation Resources

    In this free, one-day event, education and IT leaders will offer practical insights and advice to help your institution navigate the many facets of digital transformation. 01/24/2022

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    Enrollment, Absences, Lack of Engagement Top Challenges During COVID

    It's no surprise that enrollment has been a pain point for colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent D2L survey of 171 higher education leaders across North America, 30% of respondents confirmed that enrollment was an area where they've seen the greatest drop-off for students over the past two years. 01/21/2022

  • New Online Telescope for Educators Brings Space Exploration to the Classroom

    Slooh, the provider of online, live telescope feeds to students, announced this week it is offering an affordable way for educators to bring space exploration to all students with the Online Telescope for Teachers. 01/21/2022

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    Survey: 78% of Workers Who Leave Their Jobs Turn to Online Learning to Reskill

    A new survey from Cengage Group examined why workers quit, what opportunities they are exploring next and what they are doing to achieve those goals. 01/20/2022

  • Windows 11 SE Education Devices Now Shipping

    Devices running on the all-new Windows 11 SE for education have begun shipping. These include a new Surface SE device from Microsoft itself, as well as Intel- and AMD-based devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and others. 01/19/2022

  • Report: Endpoint Malware and Ransomware in First Three Quarters of 2021 Topped All of 2020

    A new Internet Security Report from global network security and intelligence provider WatchGuard Technologies found that endpoint malware and ransomware attacks during the first three quarters of 2021 totaled more than in all of 2020. 01/19/2022

  • RapidIdentity Intros SafeID Feature for Monitoring User Credentials

    Digital identity platform Identity Automation has introduced RapidIdentity SafeID, a new option for education clients using the company's flagship RapidIdentity platform to manage identities and access. 01/14/2022

  • Southern Illinois U Helping Build Virtual Aircraft Mechanics Training

    An Illinois university is co-developing virtual reality software to help students learn aviation maintenance. The project is a partnership among three entities: the Aviation Technologies program at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale; workforce development organization Man-Tra-Con; and TRANSFRVR, which develops simulation-based training. 01/13/2022

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    James Madison Adopts Online Commons

    James Madison University has embedded a digital commons in its website, to better support students in continuing education programs. The institution has adopted software from InScribe, which sets up Q&A communities in online destinations where people already congregate, such as the learning management system. 01/13/2022

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    Marshall Intros Zoom-Certified PTZ Camera

    Audio and video technologies company Marshall Electronics has introduced a sub-$900 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) video camera that's certified by Zoom. 01/13/2022

  • phishing

    Why Phishing Still Works (and What to Do About It)

    Protecting against this age-old cybercriminal tactic requires a combination of technology and education. Here's how to help users recognize a phishing threat and what to do when an attack gets through your defenses. 01/13/2022

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  • New VitalSource Feature Offers AI-Generated Practice Activities

    Education technology company VitalSource has added a component to Bookshelf, its digital textbook platform, to generate practice activities. The new function, CoachMe, uses artificial intelligence to generate questions that are formed from the text and shown in the margins of the page. 01/12/2022

  • Chegg Intros Enhanced Personalization, Content Integrations

    Chegg has introduced “Learn With Chegg,” a new phase in its digital learning platform that offers more personalization and the ability to automatically push relevant content to users based on their needs, the company said in a news release. 01/12/2022