Education Technology Features

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Internet2: Network Routing Security and RPKI Adoption in Research and Education

We ask James Deaton, vice president of network services, about Internet2's initiatives and leadership efforts to promote routing security and RPKI adoption in research and higher education networks.

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Scalable Cloud Strategies: Values for Higher Education

From a massive, 23-campus cloud-and-security transformation, to a small college's "lift and shift" entry into the public cloud, Unisys Higher Education Strategist Christopher Wessells knows how higher education leverages the cloud. Here, he examines some of the values scalable cloud strategies offer our institutions.

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Boosting Student Engagement with Interactive and Practical Teaching Methods

Traditional teaching methods like slide-to-slide PowerPoint presentations no longer engage students in the way they used to. Here's how one educator developed engaging, interactive methods to help students grasp complex concepts.

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Delightful Progress: Kuali's Legacy of Community and Leadership

CEO Joel Dehlin updates us on Kuali today, and how it has thrived as a software company that succeeds in the tech marketplace while maintaining the community values envisioned in higher education years ago.

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Qualified Free Access to Advanced Compute Resources with NSF's Jetstream2 and ACCESS

Free access to advanced computing and HPC resources for your researchers and education programs? Check out NSF's Jetstream2 and ACCESS.

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How AI Solutions Can Impact the Student End-User Experience

DeVry University applies an iterative and holistic approach to integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom, with a focus on how it can enhance the overall student experience. Here are key things to consider when implementing AI at your institution.

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Why Equity Must Be a Core Part of the Conversation About AI

AI is an immensely powerful tool that can provide customized support for students with diverse learning needs, tailoring educational experiences to meet student’s individual needs more effectively. However, significant disparities in AI access and digital literacy skills prevent many of these same students from fully leveraging its benefits.

New ED Guidelines for Designing Trustworthy AI Tools in Education

The United States Department of Education recently released a new guide that seeks to inform ed tech developers as they create AI products and services for use in education. We spoke with Kevin Johnstun, education program specialist in ED's Office of Educational Technology, about the ins and outs of the report and what it means for education institutions.

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What Skills Do Online-Only Students Need Before Entering the Workplace?

Online students are likely to have certain gaps in their education. Here are five skills they’ll need to fill them.

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Transforming Higher Education Financial Aid Through Automation

Technology holds the potential to revolutionize the financial aid process, ultimately bolstering student support — and success.