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The University of Kansas is looking to grow its distance learning offerings, but not before Barbara Romzek, interim senior vice provost for academic affairs, answers the questions: How we can organize online better? And how can we facilitate more courses through online media? More
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Two major institutions--Arizona State University and the University of Michigan--are giving faculty a chance to try out digital versions of textbooks; one has adopted the program, and the other is running a pilot. MoreCasio has debuted a new lineup of projectors that work with a combination of lasers and LEDs instead of lamps. The light sources produce up to 3,500 lumens of brightness and have an estimated life of 20,000 hours. MoreMoodle's developers have released an update to the popular open source learning management system. The latest Moodle 2.0.2 and 1.9.11 releases address several major security vulnerabilities and also include some bug fixes and performance enhancements. MoreCanon has debuted five new midrange and entry-level LCD classroom projectors, including four for $800 or less. MoreEd tech developer Cengage Learning has launched a new online learning platform for higher ed. Called MindTap, the platform is designed to work across devices--traditional computers, smart phones, and tablets--to deliver coursework, learning management, and a range of educational materials. MoreCrestron has debuted an AV receiver and room controller that scales video, amplifies audio, and offers room control capabilities as part of its Digital Media line of AV networking devices. More
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