Report: Librarians Say Info Literacy Is Important, They Don't Have the Tools to Teach It

Nearly all librarians (97 percent) say information literacy contributes to workforce success and more than four in five (83 percent) say it affects college graduation rates, and yet 44 percent said their library does not support information literacy as much as it should, according to a new survey from ProQuest.

President-Elect Advised to Scale Personalized Learning

KnowledgeWorks, a nonprofit that works with federal, state and district leaders to expand competency-based and personalized learning, has issued four recommendations on how Donald Trump and his proposed secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, can "scale personalized learning."

California State U Adopts Lecture Capture Platform Systemwide

The California State University System is standardizing its lecture capture tools across all 23 of its campuses.

Survey: Wearable Devices Not Useful Enough

Wearable computing devices need to be more useful to drive adoption, according to a new report from Gartner.

Texas Cracks Down on Coding Bootcamps

The Texas Workforce Commission has sent letters to a handful of coding bootcamps operating without proper certification, in violation of Texas law.

U at Buffalo Facility to Advance Self-Driving Cars

UB recently received funding to build a new, multifaceted research facility dedicated to autonomous and connected vehicles, fully equipped with multiple simulators and other instruments.

UCI Launches Coding Boot Camp for Continuing Ed Students

The University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education is launching its first Coding Boot Camp, designed for working professionals and students.

Report Urges States to Take Action on Computer Science Education

A new report out from the Southern Regional Education Board recommends five actions for states and schools to help more young people and underrepresented groups learn computer science skills and explore careers in computing fields.

Feds Release Final State Authorization Rules for Distance Ed Programs

The United States Department of Education has released its final rules to improve oversight and clarify the state authorization requirements for institutions to participate in federal student aid disbursement programs — which will impact more than 5.5 million students.

Google Unveils IoT Developer Platform, Updates to Weave

Google recently launched a preview of Android Things, which makes it faster and easier to develop smart, connected products. Google also revealed updates to Weave, an IoT communications platform.

California Launches CC Pathways Project Based on National Model

Three California community colleges that participated in a national project to help students get and stay on a path for their college studies will be leading other community colleges in the state to implement a similar model.

Alumni Management Application Adds Point-to-Point Encryption

iModules Software has integrated point-to-point encryption technology into its products to ensure data security for all transactions. The integration will have the biggest impact on educational institutions, which will be able to bolster security for their various financial transactions.

Global Interactive Whiteboard Market to Grow 7% Through 2020

The global interactive whiteboard (IWB) market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of almost 7 percent from 2016 through 2020, according to a recent report issued by London-based tech market research firm Technavio.

E Ink Debuts Largest ePaper Display With Low Power Costs

To meet the demand for large-area displays across the digital signage market, E Ink has unveiled the largest commercially available active matrix ePaper module.

Knovation Integration Services Simplifies Access to OER

Knovation has introduced content integration services that will allow users to gain access to digital resources through applications their districts use. The integration can happen via API or through the cloud.

Lehman College to Build VR Center in NYC

Lehman College has unveiled its plans to build an Interactive Digital Center (IDC) that will train future VR and AR professionals.

MIT Intros MOOC Program in Development Economics with Blended Path to Master's

MIT has introduced a new blended "micromasters" program that can help people earn their master's degree in data, economics and development policy.

Pepperdine U to Establish International Network of Makerspace Clubs

A four-year project at Pepperdine University will work to establish a network of 12 makerspace clubs in the United States, Europe and Africa.

Researchers Crowdsource Creation of Worldwide Map of Power Grid

Researchers at Technical University of Munich are crowdsourcing data related to the world's power grid for OpenGridMap — a planning tool that will be useful as the world continues to covert to more broadly to renewable forms of energy in the face of climate change.

STEM Company Launches Minecraft Adventure Course to Teach Python

BrainStorm STEM Education has launched Python Temple, a new course intended to teach students how to program using Minecraft and Python.

U of Charleston Outfits Innovation Center with LCD Video Walls

In an effort to bring students together and foster collaboration, the University of Charleston in West Virginia has opened up a new a facility for students looking to enjoy live sporting events with peers.

Department of Homeland Security Calls on Students to Learn Cybersecurity Skills

The United States Department of Homeland Security earlier this week launched its 2017 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. The competition invites current undergraduate and graduate students to support the agency's cyber work at more than 40 field offices nationwide.

LearnLaunch Unveils Cohort of Ed Tech Startups for Breakthrough Program

HTC Vive Showcases VR Education Experience at CES 2017

HTC Vive will be demonstrating more than 30 virtual reality experiences at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas this week (Jan. 5-8).

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