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Oklahoma State U Launches Web-Based Messaging System

Oklahoma State University has selected a new messaging system in an effort to improve communication with students and staff.

Social Learning Network Piazza Scores $6 million in Funding

Piazza, an education start-up that describes itself as a social learning networking for students and instructors, has just received a $6 million investment.

Brandeis University Deploys Mobile Campus Life App for iOS

Students who own iPhones at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA can now access campus information quickly and from anywhere thanks to the launch of a new app.

Knovel Delivers Hardware Engineering References

A reference service that provides technical information has added a new subject area specifically covering computer hardware engineering.

Sonic Foundry's Mediasite Delivers Mobile Lecture Playback

Sonic Foundry has released a version of its lecture capture software that allows users to view presentations on their mobile devices.

Strategies for Blog-Powered Instruction

Three blog-savvy educators share their best practices for harnessing the unique strengths of blogs to supplement coursework and elevate student learning.

UC Hastings College of the Law Library Implements New Online Search and Article Access

UC Hastings College of the Law Library is providing its faculty and students with expanded online article access and advanced search capabilities, including the ability to search and access articles from ProQuest, Google Scholar, and HeinOnline's Core Collections.

Northern Arizona University Adopts Blackboard Learn To Reduce Staff Management

Northern Arizona University has chosen a proprietary learning platform over an open source competitor in an effort to reduce costs and management responsibilities for university staff.

NEC Adds 2 High-Brightness Models to its PX Line of Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced two new projector models, the PX700W and PX800X. Both are large screen, professional installation models intended for large venues with high ambient light.

InFocus Rolls Out High-Resolution Classroom Projectors

InFocus has started shipping a pair of high-definition DLP-based projectors designed for classrooms and other medium-sized venues.