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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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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
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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
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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
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Learning platform Kahoot! has launched a new study companion for higher education students.
11/16/2021
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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
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A Southern California community college has adopted new software, to improve the processes of assessing student learning outcomes.
11/15/2021
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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
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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
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Georgia State University recently launched a Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems graduate certificate program.
11/12/2021
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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Follett Corp. has sold book and digital content distributor Baker & Taylor, which will now operate as a separate, privately owned entity. The company was sold to a private investment group led by Amandeep Kochar, who previously served as general manager and executive vice president of Baker & Taylor.
11/04/2021
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EAB, a provider of research, enterprise technology and data-enabled services for education institutions, has announced the acquisition of Rapid Insight, maker of data analytics tools designed for ease of use and efficiency.
11/04/2021