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4/27/2023
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CISA's New Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot Helping Organizations Avoid Incidents

The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched a Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot program that notifies critical infrastructure and public sector organizations anytime a new vulnerability being exploited by threat actors is identified.

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Research

Four Steps CIOs Can Take to Mitigate IT Employee Fatigue

Technology research firm Gartner advises chief information officers to include discussions about fatigue and burnout in order to reduce employee turnover and achieve better results in network management efforts, according to a new report.

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Building a Microcredential Program Framework to Meet the Needs of a Changing Academic Landscape

From curriculum to technology concerns, consider these essentials for creating alternative education opportunities at your institution.

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News

Ellucian Unveils New Partner Program to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Higher Ed

Higher education SaaS provider Ellucian has revamped its partnership programs, combining them into a new Ellucian Partner Network, aiming to "ignite scale and acceleration of digital transformation across the industry," according to a news release.

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OpenWiFi, Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, 5G Convergence to Drive Substantial Growth in Wireless Networking

Despite a number of challenges facing the technology sector in 2023, the next five years will see significant growth in the proliferation of new wireless networking technologies, both in the enterprise and among consumers.

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Class to Release ChatGPT-Powered A.I. Teaching Assistant

Class Technologies has announced plans for a beta release of A.I. Teaching Assistant, a ChatGPT-powered tool designed to improve learner engagement and outcomes in live online courses.

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Coursera Adds ChatGPT-Powered Learning Tools

At its 11th annual conference in 2023, educational company Coursera announced it is adding ChatGPT-powered interactive ed tech tools to its learning platform, including a generative AI coach for students and an AI course-building tool for teachers.

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Echo360 Introduces EchoPoll and Upgrades EchoVideo and ExamView Platforms

Ed tech company Echo360 recently introduced EchoPoll, a new learning engagement platform, and is also enhancing its EchoVideo and ExamView platforms.

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Moodle Partners with Copyleaks to Detect AI Content, Interspersed Human/AI Content, and Plagiarism

Open source learning management system Moodle has formed a partnership with AI content and plagiarism detector Copyleaks. With thousands of education institutions using Moodle's LMS, custom development, and learning design services, and the explosive use of AI-generated content, Moodle said in a release that feedback from its clients cemented its move to incorporate an AI detection tool.

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More than Half of Students Will Use AI Writing Tools Even if Prohibited by Their Institution

In a recent survey by Tyton Partners, nearly one in three college students reported being a regular user of generative AI. And 51% of students said they will continue to use generative AI writing tools, even if prohibited by their instructor or institution.

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SANS Institute and Google Partner on Cloud Diversity Academy

Cybersecurity training and certification organization SANS Institute has partnered with Google to launch the SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA), a training initiative aimed at helping underrepresented groups pursue a career in cybersecurity, with a particular focus on cloud security.

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UNC Charlotte Partners With SkillStorm to Meet Increasing Demand for Tech Talent

With Charlotte, NC, ranked by CompTIA in 2022 as the No. 1 town for information technology and No. 7 in all metropolitan areas in the U.S. for adding new tech jobs, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has partnered with tech education company SkillStorm to offer instructor-led, asynchronous courses that train students for tech careers.

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7 Questions with Higher Digital's Joe Gottlieb and Joe Moreau

Effective change management addresses the cultural and workforce shifts that accompany technology transformations in higher education. Here's how to take a holistic approach to IT change across the institution.

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How Generative AI Will Enable Personalized Learning Experiences

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Kim Round, associate dean of the Western Governors University School of Education, about the potential of technologies like ChatGPT for learning and the need for AI literacy skills. Listen to the podcast.


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