• Campus Technology Insider Podcast

    Digital Transformation in Higher Ed: What It Means and Where to Start

    The digital transformation of higher ed has been going on for years, but the current pandemic has brought that process into laser focus – and accelerated digital efforts perhaps like nothing else could. Institutions are going through deep shifts in culture, workforce and technology, enabling new educational models, transforming operations, and even changing the whole value proposition of a higher education. We spoke with Betsy Reinitz, director of enterprise and IT Programs at EDUCAUSE, about what digital transformation means, how to start a Dx journey, the biggest obstacles to Dx and more. 11/19/2021

    • Features and Cover Stories
  • Digital Transformation in Higher Ed: What It Means and Where to Start

    The digital transformation of higher ed has been going on for years, but the current pandemic has brought that process into laser focus – and accelerated digital efforts perhaps like nothing else could. Institutions are going through deep shifts in culture, workforce and technology, enabling new educational models, transforming operations, and even changing the whole value proposition of a higher education. Yet at the same time, digital transformation is so expansive it can be difficult to define, and even harder to manage. We spoke with Betsy Reinitz, director of enterprise and IT Programs at EDUCAUSE, about what digital transformation means, how to start a Dx journey, the biggest obstacles to Dx and more. 11/19/2021

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast November 2021

    The digital transformation of higher ed has been going on for years, but the current pandemic has brought that process into laser focus – and accelerated digital efforts perhaps like nothing else could. Institutions are going through deep shifts in culture, workforce and technology, enabling new educational models, transforming operations, and even changing the whole value proposition of a higher education. Yet at the same time, digital transformation is so expansive it can be difficult to define, and even harder to manage. We spoke with Betsy Reinitz, director of enterprise and IT programs at EDUCAUSE, about what digital transformation means, how to start a Dx journey, the biggest obstacles to Dx and more. 11/19/2021

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    How Analytics and Data Management Guided Universities Through the Pandemic

    IT and analytics teams have had their time to shine during the past 18 months, as they integrated systems, built dashboards and tackled data governance challenges in order to provide the information needed to keep the campus community safe. 11/18/2021

    • Features and Cover Stories
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    ASU Developing Research Facility in Space

    Working alongside others, Arizona State University is developing a space station that acts as a business park for research, manufacturing, travel, education and exploration. 11/17/2021

    • Higher Ed
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    Planning for the Classroom of the Future

    The right combination of technology and training will ensure your learning spaces can adapt to ever-changing modes of instruction. Here are key considerations for future-proofing classrooms, supporting faculty and surviving the next pandemic. 11/17/2021

    • Features and Cover Stories
  • Kahoot! Releases Higher Ed Editions

    Learning platform Kahoot! has launched a new study companion for higher education students. 11/16/2021

  • OpenStax Gets Federal Funding for Computer Science OER

    Open educational resources publisher OpenStax has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education to address a gap in the OER textbook market. 11/16/2021

  • Imperial Valley College Adopts New Outcomes Assessment Platform

    A Southern California community college has adopted new software, to improve the processes of assessing student learning outcomes. 11/15/2021

  • Southern University and A&M College Upgrades Mailing and Printing Ops

    Southern University and A&M College has modernized its mail and printing operations, to notify recipients when mail has arrived for them and to expand in-house printing services. 11/15/2021

  • The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has rolled out 58 hyflex classrooms.

    UNLV Adds Dozens of Hyflex Classrooms

    The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has introduced a number of hyflex classrooms, capable of accommodating students attending in person and online. 11/15/2021

  • Georgia State Adds Graduate Certificate Program in Trustworthy AI Systems

    Georgia State University recently launched a Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems graduate certificate program. 11/12/2021

    • Higher Ed
  • Southern Methodist University

    Southern Methodist Boosting AI Capacity of HPC

    Southern Methodist University is upgrading its high-performance computing operations. The Texas institution is investing $11.5 million in hardware, software and training, specifically to boost its HPC infrastructure for artificial intelligence-powered research. 11/12/2021

  • Instructure to Buy Data Integration Company

    The maker of learning management system Canvas, Instructure, has entered into a deal to acquire Kimono, which produces software for cloud-based data integration and interoperability. 11/12/2021

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    IT Leaders Concerned About New Cloud Storage Limits

    With many cloud storage and collaboration vendors implementing limits on free storage, colleges and universities are grappling with the impact on IT. 11/12/2021

    • Features and Cover Stories
  • Springfield College ERP Upgrade Moves Digital Transformation Forward

    In an effort to modernize operations and improve the user experience for students, faculty and staff, Springfield College in Massachusetts is implementing Ellucian's Banner enterprise resource planning product. 11/09/2021

  • BlueJeans Adds Remote Learning Features

    Verizon Business has announced a number of new features for its BlueJeans Meetings product, designed to support hybrid and remote learning. 11/09/2021

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    Native American Students Build STEM Skills While Exploring Their Cultural Stories with VR/AR Design Projects

    Through a $1.5million, four-year NSF grant, Oklahoma State University researchers are leveraging their earlier work with proven, college-level design courses that incorporate VR, AR, and 3D printing technologies. But this time, they are helping underserved Native American middle school students develop STEM skills. 11/08/2021

    • Features and Cover Stories