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In implementing a new collaborative learning environment and educational portal, the IT department at New York University's Stern School of Business has had to make some cultural changes. MoreWhat does it really take for a college to create a mobile app? If you start with a pre-existing template and experienced programmers, two weeks ought to cover it.... More
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Kno is shipping its highly anticipated tablets designed specifically for higher education. The units come in 14.1-inch single- and dual-touchscreen formats and are purpose-built for education, incorporating an e-textbook reader, notetaking and collaboration features, and a range of open technologies for general computing. MoreDevelopers have released Moodle 2.0.1, a minor update to the popular open source learning management system. MoreShould states form an interstate compact to provide reciprocity for education that crosses state borders? That's the question at the heart of a new research initiative being undertaken by the Presidents' Forum, a consortium of 150 institutions that exchange knowledge regarding operation in an online environment. MoreKaltura has updated its open source online video content management application. Version 3.0 of the Kaltura Video Platform Community Edition adds a new cloud-based deployment and offers transcoding options specifically for mobile devices. MoreAdobe is gaining visibility in universities. The company recently announced several institutions that have added Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 to the curriculum in their renowned film and video programs, including the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. More
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