Partnership will integrate Moodle into OneCampus portal
rSmart, developer of the OneCampus solution for higher education, announced a partnership with eThink Education, a rapidly growing Certified Partner ... Read more
Month: October 2016
Marketplace trend update: 5 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
Critical: 5 ways IT can better communicate with students
In order to run a successful higher ed IT department, IT must communicate with students. Effective communication must be ongoing and open, ensuring that this integral part of…
CampusBird adds live bus tracking to 3D map platform
concept3D, a leader in location-based software and 3D media, along with Ride Systems, LLC today announced the integration of a live transit tracking system into its CampusBird and…
Seeking: Classroom dialogue
I have come to realize that what I seek most in a classroom is dialogue. Even if discussions take us off topic, I can always rest knowing that…
Are online access codes the new textbook monopoly?
Though the high cost of textbooks and course materials has prompted many faculty to move to free online resources, many students who wish to unlock course-specific required online…
Could pop culture be the key to better student recruitment?
The colleges and universities most successful in their recruitment efforts are using popular culture references, social media platforms, and mobile technology to engage prospective students. These recruitment and…
New bioscience skill standards created by National Community College Consortium
A consortium of 12 community colleges from across the country, utilizing a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, has just completed a four-year project that…
Part 2: The 16 innovators in high-ranking institutions
As the higher education landscape evolves and new institutional rankings take into account alternative data, such as low-income student enrollment and a focus on STEM, innovative individuals within…