By Brian Voss, Author at eCampus News

eCampus of the Month: At LSU, ed tech helps make learning ‘geaux’

July 29, 2011June 1, 2011 by By Brian Voss

Louisiana State University (LSU) has improved retention rates with software that warns students who are falling behind in class and encourages those who are excelling. The 28,000-student institution…

IT Leadership

Five ways to connect with online students

June 1, 2011May 27, 2011 by By Rebecca M.R. Costello

The online classroom poses unique challenges for classroom management and connection with students. Online students might report feelings of loneliness, a lack of connection, and a need for…

IT Leadership

Opinion: Don’t let ideologues take lecture capture hostage

May 25, 2011May 24, 2011 by By Alan Greenberg

We all know there are ideologues out there willing to twist words, images, and video to suit whatever ugly purpose they promote. And a professor's recorded lecture, manipulatively…

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Digital signage as student recruitment tool

April 3, 2012May 12, 2011 by By Tom Racca

An advanced digital signage system won't just keep the campus community informed -- it will attract students impressed by the tech-savviest of higher-education institutions, contributor Tom Racca writes.

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Digital signage competes for students’ attention

April 3, 2012May 3, 2011 by By Jeff Hastings

Budget-conscious colleges and universities are finding digital signage not only helps them improve their campus-wide communications and emergency messaging, but many discover that it’s cost-effective and eco-friendly. And…

News

College connects with alums through extensive online archive

March 28, 2011March 28, 2011 by By Jennifer Nastu, Contributing Editor

Colleges and universities are constantly looking for ways to stay connected with alumni and keep them engaged in their alma mater in hopes of boosting enrollment and maximizing…

IT Leadership

New software connects interactive displays online

March 23, 2011March 22, 2011 by By Jennifer Nastu, Contributing Editor

Researchers at Purdue University and the University of Manitoba in Canada have developed an open software program that allows users to connect interactive tabletop displays over the internet,…

Recruitment & Enrollment

Can colleges meet students’ preference for digital communication?

July 30, 2012March 2, 2011 by By Steven Keith Platt

The effective delivery of information is important in almost any environment. No matter the setting – corporate, health care, or a university – poor communication can lead to…

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