July 2013

MIT releases report on Aaron Swartz case, finds ‘no wrongdoing’ on its part

July 31, 2013July 30, 2013 by By Jake New, Assistant Editor

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has concluded that there was “no wrongdoing on MIT’s part” in the prosecution and suicide of internet activist and computer programmer Aaron Swartz.…

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Google Glass given to college students to explore filmmaking

July 30, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

Beauty is in the eye of the Google Glass wearer.

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Udacity: creating a more engaging MOOC

July 30, 2013 by Denny Carter

David Evans has been the first instructor for hundreds of thousands of students pursuing their education at Udacity, the massive open online course (MOOC) platform whose unique style…

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San Jose State’s MOOC missteps easy to see

July 30, 2013 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

As most people in ed-tech circles have heard by now, a much-touted MOOC experiment has ended in embarrassment, Diverse reports.

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Tools4ever Adds Several More Educational Entities to Its Roster by Providing Secure, Efficient Identity and Access Management Solutions for Employee and Student Use

July 29, 2013 by Carletta

Schools continue to implement Tools4ever’s tools to reduce the burden on helpdesks and internal resources, allowing easier management of passwords ... Read more

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Call for Grant Applications: Adapt Courseware Seeks Qualified Institutions for Adaptive Learning Research Grant Program

July 29, 2013 by Kristie@topschoolinc.com

Grants Available for Introductory Level Courses in Psychology, Sociology, Financial Accounting, and Organizational Behavior Rochester, NY – July 29, 2013 ... Read more

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TargetX Adds to the Growing List of Colleges That Rely on Its Cloud-Based CRM for Student Recruitment

July 29, 2013 by Carletta

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Higher ed CRM firm TargetX has announced the addition of five schools that will use its in-the-cloud ... Read more

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August could be a bad month for data security in higher education

July 31, 2013July 29, 2013 by By Denny Carter, Managing Editor

The return of college students to campuses next month could mark a data-stealing bonanza for hackers as unprotected personal information moves back and forth between institutions and their…

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When Big Data pays

September 26, 2013July 29, 2013 by By Jake New, Assistant Editor

On July 25, the Big Data start-up Civitas Learning closed its most recent round of funding with $8.75 million from investors., the Big Data start-up Civitas Learning closed…

MIT releases report on Aaron Swartz case, finds ‘no wrongdoing’ on its part

Google Glass given to college students to explore filmmaking

Udacity: creating a more engaging MOOC

San Jose State’s MOOC missteps easy to see

Tools4ever Adds Several More Educational Entities to Its Roster by Providing Secure, Efficient Identity and Access Management Solutions for Employee and Student Use

Call for Grant Applications: Adapt Courseware Seeks Qualified Institutions for Adaptive Learning Research Grant Program

TargetX Adds to the Growing List of Colleges That Rely on Its Cloud-Based CRM for Student Recruitment

August could be a bad month for data security in higher education

When Big Data pays

Gale Digital Scholar Lab Expands to Help Students Present and Share Digital Humanities Research

APM Steam Offers Unparalleled Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Services for Colleges and Universities

College of Charleston Launches Two New Schools

Cyber Attacks on Colleges and Universities: How Businesses Help Safeguard Higher Education from Cyber Threats

Laramie County Community College to Unveil New SmartCIM 4.0 from Intelitek

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