Financial aid scam revealed at Calif. college
Several people face criminal charges in connection with a financial aid scam at a community college in Northern California, prosecutors said, the Associated Press reports.
Month: May 2013
University closed data centers instead of upgrading them
The University of Minnesota’s data centers manage and store everything from grades and financial data to the websites’ servers, Minnesota Daily reports.
New: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for higher education in 2013
Two years ago we presented “10 of the best apps for higher education” which highlighted some of the best apps for iPhones and iPods. However, with new upgrades…
SIIA Provides Support to Startups with Inaugural ‘Ed Market 101’
SIIA Provides Support to Startups with Inaugural ‘Ed Market 101’ Co-located with the SIIA Ed Tech Industry Summit, new event ... Read more
Math fears face a computer, a college, and a MOOC
I've spent my life avoiding math whenever possible. Whole numbers requiring manipulation beyond addition or subtraction make me anxious. Fractions and equations irritate me, Cleveland.com reports.
Students’ attitudes to academic use of social media
New research has shown that university students behave very differently when using social media as part of their academic learning, EarthSky reports.
Canada luring students from U.S. with lower tuition costs
If college here in metro Detroit is breaking the bank, consider an international option and cross the border, CBS reports.
Professors’ open letter: MOOCs a ‘compromise of quality education’
The latest professorial backlash against massive open online courses (MOOCs) comes from San Jose State University (SJSU), where just last month edX officials and MOOC advocates trumpeted the…
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Embarks on IT Transformation Initiative to Standardize Processes and Improve Student Service
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Embarks on IT Transformation Initiative to Standardize Processes and Improve Student Service ... Read more
UCI med school’s iPad program showing results
When Jose Carrillo went through medical school at Dartmouth College a decade ago, students would have thick books weighing down their white coats with reference information in case…