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Tech-savvy doesn’t mean internet-savvy

June 11, 2014 by By David Conley

Many people, pundits and educators alike, operate under the assumption that the current generation of students is the most technologically savvy in history. While today’s young people certainly…

How to stop cheating and grant fraud

August 11, 2014June 10, 2014 by By David Rizzo

As of 2008, the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act mandates that universities and colleges in the U.S. instill a process to verify the identity of online students.

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Will faculty be interested in this Microsoft tech?

June 5, 2014 by By David Huckleberry

With the announcement of the Surface Pro 3, one can argue that Microsoft has effectively left the tablet market to the Apple iPad and Android devices, and seeks…

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3 tips for enhancing instruction with video

September 23, 2014May 27, 2014 by By Josh Owens

Video offers a rich, audio-visual means to grab students’ attention and generate discussion, but it can be difficult to know what kind of content to include and when…

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A new frame of reference through Google Glass

May 15, 2014 by By Roxann Riskin

While wearing the Google Glass device, many of my experiences have focused primarily on subjective perspectives, like taking pictures, for instance. This is mainly because that part of…

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The top 13 things college admissions officers want to see

May 13, 2014 by By Mandee Heller Adler

All it takes is gumption, advanced planning, and guidance. Students frequently want to know what colleges are looking for. The reality is, there is no one perfect combination.…

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8 ways this technology can save time across all departments

March 24, 2014March 18, 2014 by By Laura Thrasher

If you are under pressure to keep costs down and productivity up, transitioning to paperless systems can increase efficiency. Paper is not only expensive to purchase, with indirect…

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Successful eLearning begins with well-prepared teachers

March 1, 2014 by By Kelly Taylor

When the state of North Carolina dramatically reduced textbook funding, yet decided it would implement the Common Core State Standards, our School of Education at Gardner-Webb University decided…

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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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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…

Tech-savvy doesn’t mean internet-savvy

How to stop cheating and grant fraud

Will faculty be interested in this Microsoft tech?

3 tips for enhancing instruction with video

A new frame of reference through Google Glass

The top 13 things college admissions officers want to see

8 ways this technology can save time across all departments

Successful eLearning begins with well-prepared teachers

Technology fueling widespread course redesign

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

Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Align Curricula With Workforce Needs

HEA Policy Shifts Update: How Are Educational Stakeholders Responding?

Nation’s Premier Collegiate Honor Society Inducts Talethia Jean Nevaeh Gray-Nance Into Membership

How Does Higher Education Procurement Work?

Abbey Road Institute Opens State-of-the-Art Campus in Los Angeles

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