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May 03, 2016

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UC Irvine launches program in human-computer interaction & design

UC Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) has announced the launch of a Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design (MHCID). Housed in the Department of Informatics, the new MHCID offers the world’s only low-residency one-year master’s program that combines the benefits of a high-touch on-campus experience…

Developing country MOOC users not like those in the U.S.

A new study from researchers at the University of Washington has revealed that half of developing country MOOC users are receiving certification. And unlike U.S. MOOC-users who mainly seek certification for personal fulfillment, it's certification for core skills needed to advance careers that motivate developing country MOOC users.

Campus Management launches Retention360 for higher education

Campus Management Corp., a provider of enterprise software solutions and services for higher education, has released Retention360™, powered by CampusNexus, an innovative Retention-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering. The subscription-based student success solution combines the power of a cloud-based predictive engine with the high-touch services of subject-matter experts on retention strategies, communications and…

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6 apps that block social media distractions

A collection of apps, lauded by educators and students alike, are helping to solve one of education’s biggest tech-related pet peeves: unnecessary distraction. As mobile initiatives and social media implementation gain steam in college and university courses, the biggest complaint among educators is lack of student concentration—and students agree.

The 10 most inventive cheating attempts on online exams

Exams are just around the corner and there is so much of the syllabus still left to cover. It's the story of every student’s life. Anxiety and fear has often pushed us to cheat. We all have seen, heard or even participated in some form of cheating. I had a…

Research: Social media has negative impact on academic performance

Perusing Facebook, sending rapid-fire text messages, and tweeting back and forth with friends and celebrities alike might not be the best academic strategy, it turns out.

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