The future of science: Using 3D worlds to visualize data
Take a walk through a human brain? Fly over the surface of Mars? Computer scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago are pushing science fiction closer to reality…
Month: April 2013
How universities can leverage learning analytics
Higher education is a big business, and colleges and universities need reliable data to inform decisions that impact thousands of ... Read more
Suze Orman teaching personal finance class — at the University of Phoenix
If you were teaching a course on how to manage personal finances, one of the best pieces of advice you could give is to avoid attending a for-profit…
Wisconsin lawmakers tackle issue of social media privacy
Some colleges and employers around the country are prying open applicants' private online accounts - a trend that a bipartisan pair of lawmakers want to stop in Wisconsin,…
Three Rivers Systems shows ‘disruptive’ CAMS Enterprise at community college annual convention in San Francisco
San Francisco — April 19, 2013 — Three Rivers Systems Inc. is demonstrating CAMS® Enterprise, the disruptive technology choice for ... Read more
Online Spring Camp to Offer Teacher Training in Quest-based Learning
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lisa Dawley, Ph.D., April 18, 2013 Founder & CEO, GoGoLabs, 208.991.4801 info@gogolabs.net Cheryl Haas, ... Read more
Technology aids Rutgers coach removal in questionable move
The story of Mike Rice, the recently removed coach of the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team, has taught fellow instructors across the country the cost of…
Students ready to fight bill that would create higher-fee classes
Students and faculty are gearing up for a fight to oppose legislation that would allow California community colleges to charge more for high-demand courses during summer and winter…
5 of the smallest tech-savvy campuses
Technology and innovation isn't the domain of sprawling campuses. eCampus News staff members have compiled a list of five small but technologically advanced campuses that have set an…
University recruitment: one-fifth of students say social media doesn’t work
Universities still have a way to go to ensure that their social media presence is seen as a credible source of information for prospective students, The Guardian's Higher…