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U North Carolina Chapel Hill Expands Mobile App Functionality with User Experience Platform

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has implemented a user experience platform that enabled information technology services staff to expand the functionality of its CarolinaGo mobile app for students.

Colorado Technical University Revamps Mobile App

Students at Colorado Technical University can connect with their school, track grades and degree progress in real time, and participate in their courses any time, anywhere, all through a mobile device.

How to Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Special Characters in Windows 10

Your Windows mobile device doesn't have a numeric keypad, so how do you type characters like em dashes or bullets without having to open Word or Character Map?

Lynn U Deploys iPad Pro

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, is upgrading its iPad initiative by providing all undergraduate day students and faculty with an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

Acer Introduces Notebook for Education

Acer has launched a new notebook, the TravelMate B117, that company officials say is its first product designed specifically with students in mind.

Research: College Students More Distracted Than Ever

A study published in the Journal of Media Education this week reported that students spend a fifth of their time in class doing things on their devices that have nothing to do with their school work.



U Nevada Reno App Puts Safety Features on Student Phones

A university in Nevada has commissioned the development of a custom campus safety app that will now be configured for eight other public colleges and universities in the state.

Tablets to See Slower-Than-Expected Resurgence

Tablet sales declined substantially in 2015, but they aren't down for good, according to one market research firm. Nevertheless, their short-term growth will be slower than previously expected.

LocknCharge Launches Customizable Charging Cart

LocknCharge has introduced a new mobile device charging cart that the company said will be cost-effective and customizable.

9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016

Four technology and innovation experts discuss the hottest trends in higher ed tech this year.