IT Trends :: Thursday, July 6, 2006

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Indiana University Claims Fastest Supercomputer

According to a new list announced at the International Supercomputer Conference, Indiana University’s Big Red IBM with its 2,048 processors and 4TB is the fastest university-owned computing machine in the United States. The fastest in the world is the United States government’s BlueGene IBM, which boasts 131,000 processors… (NetworkWorld)

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Strayer University Launches Pioneering Virtual Commencement Ceremony

One third of Strayer’s students take all of their classes online, so it only makes sense that graduation occur on the Web, too. The school’s provost said, "This virtual event is the logical evolution in online education… It is a perfect fit for students who have earned their degrees using an e-learning platform.”… (IT Business Net)

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A Lesson in Finance: Teachers Sell Their Original Work Online

When students buy others’ work online and pass it off as their own in class, it’s called plagiarism. When teachers do it on TeachersPayTeachers.com, it’s called “eBay for educators.” This new Web site allows teachers to create, sell and buy lesson plans. It’s only $29.95 to sign up and the best part may be that purchases are tax-deductible… (CNN.com)

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Capella University Launches 'Inside Online Education' Podcasts

Capella, an online university, is launching a podcast series that explores the benefits of Internet education through interviews with administrators, instructors, and students. The school’s public relations director said, "Our learners have many inspiring stories to tell, and their experiences highlight the many different paths by which people come to online education."… (IT Business Net)

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    OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have unveiled a new venture, Stargate, through which they aim to build a massive AI infrastructure network across the United States. The initiative, which was announced at the White House with President Donald Trump, has been described as the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."

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    Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders

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    6 Policy Recommendations for Incorporating AI in the Classroom

    The Southern Regional Education Board's Commission on AI in Education has published six recommendations for states on adopting artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and universities. The guidance marks the commission's first release since it was established last February, with more recommendations planned in the coming year.