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2/23/2023
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FSA Details Information Security Requirements Taking Effect June 9

The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office recently published detailed information security requirements for higher education institutions that previously or currently service, administer, or aid in the administration of a Federal Student Aid program, noting that IHEs participating in FSA programs fall under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and must comply with its mandates by June 9, 2023.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AI in Education: Will We Need Humans Anymore?

ChatGPT is groundbreaking, but it's also merely the first in what will likely be a series of innovations built on foundational developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing that are going to change the world. We spoke with Mark Schneider, director of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, about how AI is transforming education and the evolving role of humans in an AI-powered future.

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Sony Electronics Announces New IP-Based 4K PTZ Cameras With Built-in AI Analytics

Sony Electronics will expand its pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera lineup later this year with two new 4K models, the SRG-A40 and SRG-A12. Using AI analytics, these cameras automatically track and frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture, with no computer operation required.

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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.

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  • How Evolving Technologies Are Widening the Workforce Skills Gap

    Programs that provide in-demand tech skills training are not only vital to prepare learners for the workforce of the future, but they are also a differentiator for colleges and universities under pressure to recruit and retain students. In this industry fireside chat, Campus Technology Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects at Pluralsight, about where the biggest skills gaps are, common barriers for learners, and strategies for integrating skills training into higher education curricula.
    Date: March 21, 2023
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  • Investing in the Student Experience: The Technology Foundations of Student Success

    In this industry fireside chat, Campus Technology Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with Michelle Watson, National Technology Strategy & Business Development, SLED Sr. Director and Scott Pohlman, Director of Business Development for Higher Education, about the intersection of technology and student experience and the key elements of a future-ready infrastructure, including modernized communication and collaboration systems, middle-mile broadband, cybersecurity solutions, managed solutions, and more.
    Date: March 23, 2023
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Professional Resources

How CSU Global Designs for Inclusive Online Education from the Start

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to CSU Global about the importance of designing courses for accessibility from the start, ways to engage students online, and how inclusive design ultimately serves all students. Listen to the podcast.


Reimagining Courseware from an Equity-First Perspective

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Dr. Morris Thomas of Howard University and Kim Thanos of Lumen Learning about their partnership developing equity-centered learning solutions. Listen to the podcast.


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