Laura Ascione

How recognition technology could change instruction

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A Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) assistant professor is using voice recognition technology that analyzes talk patterns to better inform instructors about what's happening in their classrooms. The voice…

Major OER initiative targets new degree programs

OER initiative
A major new community college initiative will work to develop degree programs using open educational resources (OER) in an effort to ease textbook-related financial obstacles students often face…

NobleStream adds adaptive learning provider Lrnr to portfolio

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NobleStream, a professional services firm that unleashes technology-led improvements and growth in progressive academic institutions, has welcomed Lrnr into its portfolio of best-in-class ed-tech solution providers. Per the…

Should you be worried about your institution’s security?

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Smartphones, social media, and the Internet of Things are all rapidly growing in higher education--and they all pose security risks, according to a massive new report. In 2015,…