May 2012

Backer of Common Core school curriculum is chosen to lead College Board

May 17, 2012 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

David Coleman, an architect of the common core curriculum standards that are being adopted in nearly all 50 states, will become the president of the College Board, starting…

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Online Book publisher challenges establishment

October 13, 2020May 17, 2012 by ESchool News

While traditional book publishers are still struggling to find a viable business model for eBooks, Bookboon.com is taking a different ... Read more

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Campus technology best practices: May 2012

May 18, 2012May 17, 2012 by From staff reports

In the May 2012 edition of eCampus News, we describe a number of best practices in higher-education technology use. Here are some of the highlights.

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Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

May 16, 2012 by From wire service reports

Google is introducing a new tool designed to make its search engine smarter. The new feature, debuting May 16, draws from a Google-built database of more than 500…

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Unicon Technologists to Deliver Twenty-Seven Presentations at the 2012 Jasig Sakai Conference

May 16, 2012 by Ldipietro@unicon.net

Informative Sessions on uPortal, Sakai, uMobile, CAS, Portlets, Kaltura, and Development Technologies Gilbert, AZ – May 15, 2012— Unicon, Inc., ... Read more

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Divided sentiments over fitting punishment for webcam spying

May 16, 2012 by From wire service reports

As the trial of former Rutgers University freshman Dharun Ravi riveted the nation earlier this year, there seemed to be a widespread consensus that his high-tech spying on…

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AACRAO 2012 Technology Conference

May 16, 2012 by ESchool News

Using technology to develop integrated student systems and services is critical to the success and survival of today’s higher education ... Read more

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Turnitin Adds Voice Comments to GradeMark for Faster Grading and More Substantive Feedback on Student Writing

May 16, 2012 by ESchool News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Turnitin Adds Voice Comments to GradeMark for Faster Grading and More Substantive Feedback on Student Writing Educators ... Read more

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State grant aid goes increasingly to the wealthy

May 16, 2012 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

State grant and scholarship programs for college students increasingly favor students who aren’t needy, according to a new report, the Washington Post reports.

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University drops entire student health insurance plan over birth control mandate

May 16, 2012 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Catholic institution in Ohio, has decided to drop its entire student health insurance plan as of the fall semester 2012 because of the…

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