Ed-Tech Leadership
The 10 biggest higher-ed tech stories of 2012
A new reciprocity agreement could help facilitate eLearning … The Internet2’s NET+ initiative turbo-charges cloud computing … Massive open online courses challenge higher education’s status quo: These are among the…
Seth MacFarlane will let college students touch Oscars
So this is the kind of lowbrow vulgarity we get when we allow the creator of "The Family Guy" to host the Oscars: Seth MacFarlane will let the golden statuettes…
Best practices in higher-education technology use
An Arkansas college has achieved success by learning its students’ technology needs … A new eLearning venture invites students to contribute course content themselves … Tufts University has become a…
A new road map for college CIOs
According to a new report, colleges and universities are facing new market forces that challenge the traditional ways they recruit students, raise money, and deliver services—and the role of the…
Sharing IT services saves millions for Oklahoma universities
Although the legendary OU-OSU football rivalry made for a spectacular clash Nov. 24, a collaboration between the two universities will mean spectacular savings for both institution's students.…
Taking the next step with open source
By now everyone knows that open-source software can be a cheaper alternative to proprietary software, though there are costs associated with hosting and support. So, how can you tell if…
NWACC uses technology to serve its ‘customers’ better
Recognizing that “customer” satisfaction is a key factor in recruiting and retaining students, Northwest Arkansas Community College has made it easy for stakeholders to access resources through mobile devices, and…
Technology helps schools meet strategic goals
For campus leaders, thinking strategically involves asking questions like: How can we build the brand of the university? How can we bring in research dollars, woo donors, and attract more…
Technologists: Colleges must adjust to the multi-screen world
Prospective college students might not browse a school’s website exclusively on their smart phones, but that’s often where the browsing starts, making the site’s mobile friendliness paramount in higher education’s…
Top higher-education technology news: September 2012
Several leading universities have joined the open course movement in what is quickly becoming a campus revolution; for-profit colleges, which include some of the country’s largest online schools, face even…