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9/28/2023
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Research: Compromised On-Premises Accounts Blamed in 75% of Attacks Targeting Education

In three of four cyberattacks targeting education institutions over the last 12 months, IT and security practitioners surveyed by Netwrix cited compromised on-premises user or admin accounts as the attack pathway, according to a new report.

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IBM Commits to Train 2 Million AI Learners for Free by 2026

As part of the 2023 78th General Assembly of the United Nations, IBM announced it will train, for free, 2 million learners in AI worldwide within the next three years, building on its existing commitment to skill 30 million learners by 2030.

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What to See at Tech Tactics in Education 2023

These session highlights offer the AI, data, and cybersecurity insights you need to navigate today's evolving technology landscape.

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News

7 Questions on Generative AI in Learning Design

Open LMS Adoption and Education Specialist Michael Vaughn on the challenges and possibilities of using artificial intelligence to move teaching and learning forward.

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DeVry University Launches AI Lab

Announcing its commitment to provide "an education tailored to address the needs of an AI-driven workplace," DeVry University has launched a new AI Lab, which will be focused on discovering which AI skills are needed in an AI-driven career and how to prepare for it.

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Digital Navigator Program Announced in Baltimore to Boost Internet Access

With the help of a $150,000 grant from Comcast, the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has started the Digital Navigator program to train about a dozen CCBC students to help residents, including other CCBC students, to get online.

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Google's Tech Equity Collective Introduces Free Black Genius Academy App to Foster Black Tech Talent

The Tech Equity Collective (TEC) was started by Google to assist aspiring Black tech talent and innovation. It creates "culturally informed career pathway programs," Google said, and recently announced the Black Genius Academy (BGA) app.

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Learning Analytics and the Future of Change in the Classroom

How does a university take the inordinate amount of data it collects and somehow make sense of it to build strategies for driving change in the classroom? And is it worth the investment?

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Microsoft Announces New Generative AI Copyright Commitment

In response to concerns from Microsoft customers using its generative AI tools, Microsoft has announced it is extending its commitment to assume responsibility for copyright challenge legal risks, as long as customers use its built-in "guardrails" to prevent copyright infringement.

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OpenStax Welcomes 16 New Colleges and Universities to Its Institutional Partner Program

Rice University's OpenStax initiative has welcomed the largest cohort of colleges and universities to its Institutional Partner Program (IPP) since its founding in 2015. Sixteen new institutions have joined the program to give their students free or low-cost access to textbooks and other educational materials.

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University of Phoenix Releases Generative AI Philosophy and Academic Guidance

Effective Sept. 1, 2023, the University of Phoenix has released a new Generative AI Philosophy and Academic Guidance statement.

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Zoom One for Education Launches with Unified Communications, Licensing for Universities

Zoom has globally launched its new Zoom One for Education plan, offering a unified communications and collaboration licensing option designed specifically for education organizations, according to a news release.

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Upcoming Events

  • OLC Accelerate 2023

    Oct. 3–5, 2023
    Online
    Oct. 24–27, 2023
    Washington, DC
  • Educause Annual Conference

    Oct. 9–12, 2023
    Chicago, IL
    Oct. 18–19, 2023
    Online
  • WCET 35th Annual Meeting

    Oct. 25–27, 2023
    New Orleans, LA
  • Quality Matters QM Connect Conference

    Nov. 5–8, 2023
    Bloomington, MN
  • Tech Tactics in Education: Data and IT Security in the New Now

    Brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference offers hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on critical cybersecurity issues and key data infrastructure and practices across K–12 and higher education. Access the latest thinking on current and emerging technology, data, and security trends impacting education institutions, as well as models for implementation, best practices, and strategies for effective technology leadership. If you are a technology leader in K–12 or higher education, data specialist, cybersecurity pro, or other individual charged with technology decision-making on campus, you’ll find valuable information for any experience level, team size, or institution type.
    Nov. 7–9, 2023
    Orlando, FL

Upcoming Webinars

  • Key Elements to Protect Your Institution's Data from a Cyber Incident

    In the face of ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, colleges and universities need an agile data security strategy that encompasses not only threat detection and response, but also recovery after an attack occurs. Leveraging the cloud can help institutions confidently protect and recover their data, while also providing the peace of mind of an immutable backup to help get systems back online quickly and cleanly when needed.
    Date: Oct. 24, 2023
    Time:
    11:00 AM PT
    Sponsors:
    Cohesity and AWS

Webinars on Demand

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Professional Resources

Why It's Time to Examine Institutional Strategy for a Multi-Modal Future

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Dr. Bethany Simunich, Quality Matters VP of Innovation & Research and Co-Director of the CHLOE Project, about key takeaways from the CHLOE 8 survey and why institutions that aren't examining their online strategy may be putting themselves at a competitive disadvantage. Listen to the podcast.

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