Campus Technology: "Narrate, Curate, Share:" How Blogging Can Catalyze Learning

Strategic Discussions on Technology

8/10/2011

Executive View

"Narrate, Curate, Share:" How Blogging Can Catalyze Learning
The framework for a new program-wide blogging initiative at Virginia Tech's Honors Residential College encourages students to "narrate, curate, share" their stories of learning. This fall, the College will integrate blogging into its traditional program as a means to foster self-aware learners and promote digital citizenship.
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U Southern Miss To Distribute Android Tablets to Students
The University of Southern Mississippi will distribute Android-based tablets to outstanding students as part of a pilot program to determine the impact of the devices on academic achievement.
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Oregon State Turns to Webcam for Proctoring Tests
Oregon State University has begun recommending a proctoring service that caters specifically to students who can't take tests during standard university hours may struggle to find a testing center that meets the standards set by their school.
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University of Minnesota Awards $4.1 Million in IREE Grants
The University of Minnesota's Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment has awarded $4.1 million to 20 energy projects.
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Barracuda Boosts Backup Cloud Storage
Barracuda Networks is expanding cloud storage for organizations that subscribe to its local and cloud-based disaster recovery solution, known as Barracuda Backup Service.
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Instructure Rethinks LMS Messaging
Shortly, Instructure's cloud-based and open source learning management system (LMS) will include a new messaging feature that replaces the standard LMS inbox. The company is also readying a mobile edition specifically for students.
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Radiant Logic Adds User Authentication for Cloud-Based Services
Radiant Logic has launched a new suite that will allow its customers to provide users with access to programs hosted both internally on the network and in the cloud.
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Executive View

"Narrate, Curate, Share:" How Blogging Can Catalyze Learning

Worth Noting

U Southern Miss To Distribute Android Tablets to Students

Oregon State Turns to Webcam for Proctoring Tests

University of Minnesota Awards $4.1 Million in IREE Grants

Barracuda Boosts Backup Cloud Storage

Instructure Rethinks LMS Messaging

Radiant Logic Adds User Authentication for Cloud-Based Services

Online Resources