By Greg Ferenbach, Author at eCampus News

Untangling federal rules for online learning

February 26, 2014February 20, 2014 by By Greg Ferenbach

In talking with institutional personnel, I’ve noted some confusion about different aspects of the federal government's state authorization regulations. There are still many who believe that the federal…

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10 Apple and Android apps to boost student engagement

March 5, 2014February 19, 2014 by By Jaccii Barmer

Incorporating apps into online learning can keep students motivated and give them easy access to course material and notes. Here are 10 presentation apps that offer educators a…

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Technology fueling widespread course redesign

February 18, 2014 by By David Huckleberry

The widespread availability and use of technology tools is driving a wave of course redesign in higher education as instructors rush to use the hot new tools. But…

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The first undergraduate degree in Big Data is here

February 17, 2014 by By Jaccii Barmer

Ohio State University will offer a Data Analytics undergraduate major beginning Fall 2014. The project is projected to cost $5-7 million per year to hire and train 50-60…

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Technology and a ‘culture of disengagement’

February 21, 2014February 17, 2014 by By Peter Sclafani

Engineering students may leave school feeling less concerned with public welfare than when they entered, as schools feel pressure to introduce more technical instruction than ever before, according…

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The flipped classroom as MOOC waste product

February 25, 2014February 14, 2014 by By Jonathan Rees

This is a hard post for me to write. For one thing, I have an article coming out in the next Academe that covers some of this ground.…

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4 key traits of a Big Data scientist

February 14, 2014 by By Mike Siegel

Studying Big Data as a career is certainly not for everyone. Those who plan on having a profession in the field, though, should exhibit specific characteristics, according to…

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Carnegie looks to improve mobile with Big Data

February 13, 2014 by By Peter Sclafani

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Yahoo announced Feb. 12 a five-year, $10 million partnership granting university researchers access to Yahoo’s real-time data services to create better user experiences…

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At Utah Valley University, BYOD is simple, secure, and fast

February 11, 2014February 11, 2014 by By Duke Heaton

Utah Valley University (UVU) is the second largest institution of higher learning in Utah with about 33,000 students and 5,000 faculty members and staff. As a key provider…

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LinkedIn becoming a marketing tool for colleges

February 7, 2014 by By Jaccii Barmer

LinkedIn University Pages, since it was introduced in August 2013, has become a source of information for high school students deciding which schools to apply to and a…

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