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LG Debuts Laser and LED Projectors for Education

LG has introduced two new projectors in its ProBeam line of education laser projectors for large and medium spaces, as well as a new LED projector for small spaces.

K16, GPTZero Partner on AI Writing Detection Tool

K16 Solutions is working with GPTZero to bring AI writing detection to K–12 schools and higher education institutions.

Gale Adds Collaboration Feature for Digital Humanities Projects

Gale, part of the Cengage Group ed tech company, has added Gale Digital Scholar Lab: Groups as a new real-time collaborative tool within its cloud-based Scholar Lab platform to support Digital Humanities project-based learning.

Turnitin Integrating AI Writing Detector into Its Products

Plagiarism detection company Turnitin announced that the AI writing detection tool it teased in January will be available as a feature of its existing products as soon as April.



Lumen Learning Partners with Digital Promise to Measure Effectiveness in Statistics Course Pilot

New equity-centered courseware from open education company Lumen Learning is now in the pilot stage at several colleges and universities.

D2L Announces New Tools for Creativity, Improved UX

Global learning technology company D2L, maker of the Brightspace LMS, has updated and added new features to its product suite. The updates include tools to promote creativity, improve the user experience, and strengthen the learning ecosystem, the company said.

Educause Guidance for Higher Ed Leaders: Basics of Data Privacy Oversight, Transparency, and Compliance

A new Showcase Series from Educause, titled “Privacy and Cybersecurity 101,” offers guidance for higher education leaders on pressing issues of the day: data privacy, information security, and institutional transparency around both.

University of Texas at Austin Offers Online Master's Degree in AI with EdX

Through its partnership with edX, an online degree and digital course content company, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will launch a fully online Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI).

PTZOptics Partners with NewBlue to Enhance Live On-Air Video Production

PTZOptics, a manufacturer of robotic pan, tilt, and zoom camera solutions, has partnered with NewBlue, a developer of video effects, transitions, and titling software.

Dreamscape Learn Brings Ed Tech Adviser on as CEO for New $20 Million Venture

Dreamscape Immersive, which has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to expand its new $20 million Series A STEM education virtual reality (VR) program Dreamscape Learn, has brought on ed tech veteran Josh Reibel as CEO.