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Epson has introduced eight new models in its PowerLite lineup of laser projectors. The new models are designed for classrooms, larger meeting spaces and signage applications.
06/18/2021
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Wacom has introduced a new Intuos tablet to its lineup of graphics drawing tablets that are compatible with Chrome OS devices.
06/17/2021
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Online student support became a key issue for higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their top priority: providing academic support services such as tutoring or academic advising, according to the 2021 Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report.
06/16/2021
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The wearables market is seeing a surge in growth. The total number of smart wearable devices shipped in the first quarter of 2021 grew by more than 34 percent over the same quarter in 2020.
06/15/2021
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Across all sectors, including K–12 and higher education, procurement is making a big shift toward online, propelled in large part by the pandemic. Some 85 percent of organizations report they pushed more of their procurement to digital as a direct result of the pandemic, and 96 percent of those expect to continue doing so beyond the pandemic, according to a report released this week.
06/15/2021
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Digital Promise, a nonprofit focused on closing the digital skills gap, is embarking on an effort to design and communicate the value of more equitable Learning and Employment Records (LERs).
06/14/2021
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In partnership with the Student Freedom Initiative and Computex Technology Solutions, Cisco is making a $150 commitment to support student and institutional success in historically Black colleges and universities.
06/14/2021
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Despite all the enthusiasm and hopefulness surrounding the social media applications of the first decade of the 21st century, we now find ourselves looking back on dreams that, for the most part, didn't deliver. Gardner Campbell asks whether we can make better choices moving forward.
06/14/2021
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Researchers at Indiana University have developed a new model for studying the effectiveness of teaching practices — not just in a single classroom or context, but in a variety of classrooms at multiple universities.
06/10/2021
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In a new COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, the White House and U.S. Department of Education are asking higher ed institutions to make a commitment to help get their students and communities vaccinated.
06/10/2021
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While the racial and ethnic makeup of engineering students and professionals has shifted over the last 10 years, progress toward equity has been slow for black and Latinx engineers. In fact, at the current pace of progress, it will take 256 more years to achieve equity for black professionals in engineering if the rate of completion remains the same. That’s one of the findings of a study released this week focused on diversity in engineering, both in education and in the workplace.
06/10/2021
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Investments in tech infrastructure as well as faculty training are essential to navigate the equity implications of higher education's new normal.
06/10/2021
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The prevalence of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is helping to drive staggering growth in the worldwide e-learning market.
06/09/2021
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 guidance for institutions of higher education.
06/08/2021
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Vernier Software & Technology has released an update to its Video Analysis app and introduced a new accompanying e-book designed for physics classes.
06/08/2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting pivot to online learning in higher education increased mainstream adoption of many education technology tools, according to the 2021 Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report.
06/08/2021
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering is embarking on a 10-year partnership with IBM to support research, education and skill development in emerging technologies.
06/07/2021
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In order to meet the connectivity and bandwidth needs of blended learning, Texas A&M University-Commerce has rolled out a new wireless network across all of its residence halls.
06/07/2021