Laura Ascione, Author at eCampus News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Sony’s pro compact camcorder delivers 4K production

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Sony’s newest 4K camcorder, the PXW-Z150, combines enhanced low-light performance and multiple file transfer options in a compact design for professionals who need to quickly and easily shoot,…

Juggling data, dropout prevention, and academic preparedness

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Every Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…

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Can small grants can help retain dropouts?

February 26, 2016February 25, 2016 by By Andrew Theen, The Oregonian

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Report: Community college students not prepared

February 26, 2016February 25, 2016 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Many community college students are not prepared to complete college-level work, do not succeed in remedial courses, and fail to attain their educational goals, according to a new…

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Report explores college, career readiness strategies

February 26, 2016February 24, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new white paper introduces three "readiness models" designed to gauge students' preparedness for college and workforce success. "On Track: Redefining Readiness in Education and the Workplace," from…

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Pearson launches higher-ed professional development webinars

February 26, 2016February 24, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Pearson is launching the “Learning Makes Us” Professional Development Webinar Series, which offers professional development experiences that introduce educators to the latest educational trends, learning designs, pedagogical approaches…

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New service helps with digital accessibility requirements

February 23, 2016 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A new resource from Perkins School for the Blind will help higher education institutions and other organizations become ready to ensure their digital content is accessible to those…

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Rutgers launches data analytics/big data certificate

February 23, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The Center for Innovation Education at Rutgers University recently launched a 44-week skills-based technology career program, beginning March 29th, 2016. Rutgers University has partnered with Experiential Teaching Online…

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Kentucky sees big jump in workforce training certificates

February 22, 2016 by By Linda Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Florida International U. expands ePortfolios across campus

February 22, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Portfolium.com, the ePortfolio network that helps students connect learning with opportunity, has announced a campuswide rollout of its ePortfolio platform for all Florida International University (FIU) students, following…

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