• Howard U to Engage Students with Five-Year Sustainability Plan

    Howard University recently announced that it will be partnering with VEIC and CustomerFirst Renewables to develop a five-year campus Sustainability Plan. 02/22/2022

    • Higher Ed
  • D2L and Class Integration Offers Solution for Blended and Hybrid Learning

    Education technology company D2L has announced an integration with Class Technologies, maker of online learning software built on the Zoom platform. 02/18/2022

  • Nearpod Expands Higher Ed Content

    Nearpod, an instructional platform that enables educators to create interactive learning materials using their own content or the company's library of lessons, videos and activities, is expanding its content offering with more than 500 higher education course materials and resources. 02/18/2022

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    What to See at SXSW EDU 2022

    Innovation and learning are at the core of the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, coming to Austin next month. We combed through the program to identify the most noteworthy sessions for anyone looking to delve into the future of higher education and IT. 02/18/2022

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    U San Diego Nursing Students to Learn Clinical Skills in VR

    The University of San Diego is rolling out virtual reality technology in its nursing curriculum to help prepare students for real-world clinical scenarios. 02/15/2022

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast

    10 Basics that Students Want from the LMS, and How to Help Faculty Implement Them

    At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly. 02/15/2022

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  • 10 Basics that Students Want from the LMS, and How to Help Faculty Implement Them

    At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly. We spoke with Sam Craighead, associate director of professional learning in Ohio State's Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, about understanding the student perspective, supporting faculty with research-based practices, and the impact of instructional design on student success. 02/15/2022

  • Campus Technology Insider Podcast February 2022

    At Ohio State University, students developed a list of 10 ways that instructors can use the learning management system more effectively — common-sense guidelines that aim to make courses more consistent, predictable, easier to navigate and generally more student-friendly. We spoke with Sam Craighead, associate director of professional learning in Ohio State's Office of Technology and Digital Innovation, about understanding the student perspective, supporting faculty with research-based practices, and the impact of instructional design on student success. 02/15/2022

  • Data Leaks from Education Ransomware Attacks Doubled in 2021, CrowdStrike Says in Global Threat Report

    A new report released today by cybersecurity intelligence experts at CrowdStrike revealed that ransomware-related data leaks rose 82% in 2021, as cybercriminals are increasingly focusing on three areas: endpoints and cloud workloads, identity, and data. 02/15/2022

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    Digication's New Vision for ePortfolio Technology

    A conversation with Digication CEO Jeffrey Yan about his company's long-standing commitment to making student lives better by improving pedagogy with ePortfolio technology. Plus an update on what's relevant today as Digication continues its mission and principle of making learning visible. 02/14/2022

    • Features and Cover Stories
  • Department of Defense Offers STEM Ed Funding for Community Colleges

    The United States Department of Defense is doling out up to $55 million in funding for STEM education at two-year institutions and community colleges. 02/14/2022

  • SANS Institute Launches Cybersecurity Scholarships for HBCU Students

    Cybersecurity training and certification provider SANS Institute has launched the SANS + HBCU Cyber Academy, a cybersecurity scholarship and education opportunity for students and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities across the country. 02/10/2022

  • Fellowship Program Aims to Boost Diversity in Higher Education IT

    A new fellowship program, sponsored by Bowdoin College in partnership with the NorthEast Regional Computing Program and Educause, is working to increase the number of BIPOC professionals in senior leadership roles in the field of higher education information technology. 02/08/2022

  • Rave Mobile Safety Acquires AppArmor

    Rave Mobile Safety today announced the acquisition of AppArmor, a provider of custom-branded mobile safety and emergency notification apps serving hundreds of higher ed, public safety, corporate and healthcare organizations. 02/08/2022

  • artificial intelligence

    Google-Supported Effort to Help Develop Courses in Responsible AI

    The National Humanities Center, and independent institute dedicated to advanced study in the humanities, is partnering with faculty from 15 colleges and universities to create and implement curricula for developing responsible artificial intelligence technologies. 02/07/2022

  • cyber insurance

    Cyberinsurance Companies Raising Rates, Tightening Requirements

    Industry experts are warning that cyberinsurance premiums will skyrocket this year across all sectors as underwriters crack down on the amount of risk they'll accept — and insurers have begun requiring organizations buying policies to prove that their network security is in tip-top shape before they even get a quote, let alone active coverage. 02/04/2022

    • Features and Cover Stories
  • Cengage Group to Add Cybersecurity Education Company to Workforce Training Portfolio

    Cengage Group has entered into an agreement to acquire cybersecurity education and training provider Infosec for $190.8 million. 02/03/2022

  • Terra Dotta Intros Global Engagement Tool

    Terra Dotta, provider of technologies to support study abroad, international student and scholar services, and travel risk management, has introduced a new tool for communicating with and engaging students throughout their global experiences. 02/02/2022