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7/13/2023
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Research: How IT Can Proactively Prepare for Enrollment Cliff, Support Institutional Initiatives

With institutions of higher education experience enrollment declines — and steeper drops projected over the next few years — IT departments must align their efforts with their institutions' strategies for addressing the downturns, according to a new brief from advisors at Info-Tech Research Group.

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Data and Information Security Take the Spotlight at the Tech Tactics in Education Conference

The agenda for the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference has been revealed. The inaugural event will offer five tracks — two for K–12, two for higher education, and one for both — spotlighting data and IT security in the "new now."

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News

Cypher Learning Introduces AI-Powered Copilot to Accomplish 80% of Gamified Course Creation in Minutes

Learning platform company Cypher Learning has announced its release of Copilot, which uses a customized AI strategy to do 80% of the work to create complete, gamified courses and competency aligned assessments in mere minutes, according to a release.

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Innovative Tools to Improve Student Success Take Top Honors at 1EdTech Conference

Nonprofit open-ecosystem collaborative 1EdTech Consortium recently awarded top honors to six higher education institutions for their development of "innovative and bold" ed tech tools that broaden access to personalized and accessible learning.

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MongoDB University Unveils Partnerships with Underrepresented Groups, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera

MongoDB University has announced new partnerships and initiatives to help close the widening software-development skills gap, according to a news release.

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Report: IoT Malware Jumps 700%

ABI Research recently released a startling statistic: Malware targeting IoT devices climbed 700% during the pandemic.

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Samsung Intros New Android Interactive Display

Samsung Electronics America has introduced a new interactive display, model name "WAC" — the first Samsung interactive display solution built on the Android operating system.

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The Mechanics of Digital Transformation at National University

As National University's chief digital officer, Alex Chimon leads both the digital and the data realms, with the strategic goal of improving student outcomes and the student experience. We talked about NU's key digital transformation goals, how the worrisome capabilities of artificial intelligence will impact Dx efforts, overcoming fear of change, and more.

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Time for Class 2023 Report Shows Number One Faculty Concern: Preventing Student Cheating Via AI

Tyton Partners' 2023 annual report, "Time for Class: Bridging Student and Faculty Perspectives on Digital Learning," notes that the premier concern of higher education faculty is preventing student cheating, mainly from the use of generative AI. This was up from being their number 10 concern in 2022.

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Turning a Core Competency into a Campus Culture of Cybersecurity: A Guide for Higher Ed

A new guide for higher education from Ninjio on improving cyber defense through campus-wide training offers actionable advice for institutions' leaders on how to translate their core competency — education — into a successful cybersecurity awareness program that reduces vulnerabilities and improves security posture across the entire campus and network.

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Wearable Device Market Expected to Increase over the Next 5 Years

Smart watches, smart earwear, and other wearables are expected to rebound this year after the wearable tech category experienced its first decline in 2022, according to a forecast from International Data Corp. The comeback in 2023 is expected to be modest, with greater growth through 2027.

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Zero-Day Exploits Dominate Malware from Web Traffic

In the first quarter of 2023, a massive 93% of detected malware from encrypted web traffic and 70% of malware from unencrypted web traffic came from zero day malware, according to a new report from WatchGuard Technologies. And 51 new ransomware variants were detected.

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  • Transforming Communication for the Modern Campus: Learn What’s Possible with an Integrated Communications Model

    Many colleges and universities have already seen the benefits of moving away from traditional landlines, MPLS connections, and outdated devices and hardware, embracing Unified Communication & Collaboration (UCC) tools for meetings, remote or hybrid classes, and more. But that’s just the beginning of what’s possible with modern communications platforms: The convergence of tools such as UCC and Call Center as a Service is bringing communication and service delivery to a whole new level on campus. This integrated communications model enables institutions to improve service, better allocate staffing and resources, and reduce costs, all while enhancing the student experience, boosting employee satisfaction, and fostering alumni and community relations.
    Date: Aug. 8, 2023
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Professional Resources

The Mechanics of Digital Transformation at National University

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Alex Chimon, chief digital officer at National University, about NU's key digital transformation goals, the impact of AI on Dx efforts, overcoming fear of change, and more. Listen to the podcast.

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