CT Tech Tactics
5/10/2023
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Majority of U.S. Education CISOs See Cyber Attack as Likely in Next 12 Months

A majority of chief information security officers in the U.S. education sector believe they’re likely to experience a material cyber attack in the next 12 months, and a majority have dealt with a material loss of sensitive data in the previous 12 months, according to the newest Voice of the CISO report published this week by cybersecurity company Proofpoint.

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After a Cyber Attack: Dos and Don'ts for Higher Education IT Staff

For most colleges and universities, it's a question of when, not if, they will experience a cyber attack. Here are seven key considerations for handling the aftermath of a breach.

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Research

Can Artificial Intelligence Expand Our Capacity for Human Learning?

Gardner Campbell considers issues and concerns surrounding AI, identifies helpful resources, and offers some grounding thoughts on human learning.

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News

Call for Participation: 2023 Digital Transformation Survey

Campus Technology's second annual Digital Transformation Survey will provide valuable benchmarking data on the state of digital transformation in higher education and the progress institutions are making moving forward.

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Ellucian Unveils New Partner Program to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Higher Ed

Higher education SaaS provider Ellucian has revamped its partnership programs, combining them into a new Ellucian Partner Network, aiming to “ignite scale and acceleration of digital transformation across the industry,” according to a news release.

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Survey: Foreign States Considered Bigger IT Security Threat Than Ever

A new survey of public sector IT professionals conducted in January by independent research firm Market Connections found that careless or untrained insiders remains the top-ranked threat to higher education institutions’ network security, while the threat of malicious attacks by foreign governments is considered a bigger threat than in years past, according to the survey results.

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Cengage Partners with Accredible to Offer Digital Badging in Intro to Computing Courses

Through a partnership with digital credentialing platform Accredible, Cengage is making it easier for students in its Introduction to Computing courses to showcase workforce skills to potential employers.

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LG's New Ultra-Wide ProBeam 4K Laser Projector Offers Up to 285-Inch Image

Amid a growing demand for ultra-wide conferencing projection and new virtual presentation apps with multiple live views, LG Business Solutions USA has introduced a new 4K UHD laser projector with 21:9 aspect ratio support offering “maximum visibility,” according to a news release.

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Epson Intros Wireless Document Camera with 4K

Epson has unveiled its newest education camera, the DC-30 Wireless Document Camera with 4K video resolution, a 13-megapixel camera, 10x optical zoom, and 23x digital zoom, the company said in a news announcement.

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NSF Announces 7 New AI Research Institutes at Universities Nationwide

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $140 million investment in seven new National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes on themes spanning trustworthy AI, next-generation cybersecurity, AI for decision-making, AI-augmented learning, and other important topics.

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Sharp Debuts 4 New Interactive Displays in Aquos Board Line

Sharp has released a new series of interactive displays in its Aquos Board line, the 4W-B series, in four sizes for collaboration and communication anywhere through a 20-contact-point multi-touch system and adaptable connectivity.

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Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of May 8, 2023)

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Webinars

  • Game On! Enhancing Cybersecurity Workforce Readiness Through Game-Based Training

    The cybersecurity field is critically in need of skilled professionals to protect against increasingly complex, evolving threats. Higher education has a key role to play in addressing the skills gap and more than 3 million unfilled cyber jobs worldwide, yet recurring pain points in creating and teaching a cybersecurity curriculum frequently hold institutions back from offering their students these vital workforce skills.
    Date: May 23, 2023
    Time:
    11:00 AM PT
    Sponsor:
    Haiku Inc

Webinars on Demand

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Professional Resources

AI in Education: Will We Need Humans Anymore?

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Mark Schneider, director of the Institute of Education Sciences, about how AI is transforming education. Listen to the podcast.

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How Generative AI Will Enable Personalized Learning Experiences

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The Campus Technology Insider podcast talks to Kim Round, associate dean of the Western Governors University School of Education, about the potential of technologies like ChatGPT for learning and the need for AI literacy skills. Listen to the podcast.

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