• Greenville Technical College to Implement Full Anthology Suite

    Anthology, a provider of higher education software to support the entire learner lifecycle, recently announced that Greenville Technical College has selected Anthology as the backbone of a campuswide systems overhaul and will implement the company's full suite of tools to better support student journeys and overall institutional effectiveness, according to a news release. 12/16/2021

  • Cybersecurity Company Launches Academic Program

    Security and automation software company HelpSystems has launched an academic program to put its products into the hands of education providers. 12/16/2021

  • 5 Universities Forming Community Partnerships to Advance 21st Century Skills

    The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities have named five grant recipients for their Collaborative Opportunity Grant program, funding efforts at public urban research universities to better prepare low-income, first-time college students for a 21st century workforce. 12/16/2021

  • New NASA Program Supports Community Space and STEM Projects

    NASA has designated 21 different organizations as anchor resources for space education in their communities. Universities, science centers, libraries, museums and other formal and informal education organizations across the country, designated as "NASA Informal Education Community Anchors," will develop projects to expand opportunities for STEM education. 12/15/2021

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    Nureva Intros Hyflex/Hybrid Classroom Solution

    Audio conferencing company Nureva has launched a new classroom solution that integrates audio, video, device management and services. 12/15/2021

  • Cutting Through Ed Tech Hype in Favor of Research-Driven Improvements

    How will emerging technologies impact the future of education? While it’s easy to get caught up in the hype around trends such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, true progress comes in slow, incremental improvements in using technology to inform teaching and learning, according to Neil Heffernan, professor of computer science and director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Graduate Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Here, we talk about augmented reality, intelligent tutoring systems and the need for better research infrastructure in ed tech. 12/14/2021

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast December 2021

    How will emerging technologies impact the future of education? While it’s easy to get caught up in the hype around trends such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, true progress comes in slow, incremental improvements in using technology to inform teaching and learning, according to Neil Heffernan, professor of computer science and director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Graduate Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Here, we talk about augmented reality, intelligent tutoring systems and the need for better research infrastructure in ed tech. 12/14/2021

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast

    Cutting Through Ed Tech Hype in Favor of Research-Driven Improvements

    How will emerging technologies impact the future of education? While it’s easy to get caught up in the hype around trends such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence, true progress comes in slow, incremental improvements in using technology to inform teaching and learning, according to Neil Heffernan, professor of computer science and director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Graduate Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Here, we talk about augmented reality, intelligent tutoring systems and the need for better research infrastructure in ed tech. 12/14/2021

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  • Digital Mental Health Provider Mantra Adds Three More NY Colleges, Now Serving 60K Students

    Mantra Health, a digital mental health clinic serving higher education institutions, has expanded its services to more colleges in the state of New York, making coordinated psychiatric care and medication management available to tens of thousands more students, the company said in a news release. 12/14/2021

  • California State University System Wraps Hybrid Cloud Data Project

    The California State University system has gone public with a multi-year initiative to provide faster development and updates of applications and greater access to data for its 23 campuses. 12/13/2021

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    Internet2: Extending Identity and Access Around the Globe with InCommon

    During its 25th anniversary year we've been looking back at the evolution of Internet2, highlighting its technological advancements and the vibrant community at its heart. Today, we're talking with two Internet2 executives about InCommon, a key component of Internet2. 12/13/2021

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  • OLC Working with Instructure to Enrich Teacher Training Resources, Expand Access to Equitable Digital Learning

    The Online Learning Consortium has announced a multi-year partnership with Instructure to collaborate on research projects and work together through Instructure's Canvas learning management system to enrich teacher training resources and expand access to equitable digital learning. 12/10/2021

  • UNC Chapel Hill Expands Mental Health Services, Offers Virtual Counseling for Students

    To meet an increasing demand for mental health services on campus, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has partnered with college mental health provider Uwill to make 24/7 teletherapy immediately accessible to students. 12/10/2021

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    Designing Higher Ed Data Visualizations: Aim Deeper to Gain Knowledge and Understanding

    To gain more insight from analytics, consider whether your dashboards offer basic facts or dive into true understanding of patterns within your data. 12/09/2021

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  • Big Data Could Pose Unsustainable Challenges to Universities

    Big data research operations in higher education could hit a wall. While universities are "meeting many current needs," according to a new research project, big data work is taxing institutional technology, human and financial resources. 12/08/2021

  • Michigan Tech Classroom Audio Upgrade Supports Hybrid Learning

    Michigan Technological University has outfitted two of its on-campus spaces with ClearOne BMA 360 Beamforming Microphone Array Ceiling Tiles. 12/08/2021

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  • Modern Campus Intros Low-Code Web Design Tool for Higher Ed

    Education technology company Modern Campus has launched a low-code web design tool for higher education. Melody, as it's called, is intended to reduce the effort and time required for creating web pages, enabling ordinary users to develop them without programming knowledge or the help of IT. 12/08/2021

  • Ohio University Adds Career Coaching for Business Graduate Students

    The Ohio University College of Business has partnered with Randstad RiseSmart to offer career guidance to graduate students in the final semesters of their programs. 12/08/2021