Class of 2014: eMail’s for old people
For students entering college this fall, eMail is too slow, phones have never had cords, and the computers they played with as kids are now in museums.
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Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of the worldview of the incoming freshmen class. Here's the list for the…
Columbia grad sues Google to unmask malicious poster
A business consultant wants a court to force YouTube and its owner, Google Inc., to reveal the identity of someone ... Read more
Not getting the (text) message
Traditional methods of mass notification, such as sirens, television, and radio, only provide critical information to the community in a timely manner if they tune in. And, in…
‘Global volunteer computing’ leads to scientific discovery
Ordinary computers like those folks use to send eMail or surf the internet are being credited with finding a previously unknown neutron star, highlighting the changing nature of…
Viewpoint: Having bad data often isn’t a ‘technology problem’
College and university IT officials continue to struggle to get the information they need out of their institution’s administrative systems. In their minds, the problem—and answer—always seems to…
Are textbooks a ‘scam’? Students think so
Buying pricey textbooks has never been a back-to-school highlight for college students, but according to a survey released Aug. 12, students rank textbooks among their leading wastes of…
Web site sponsors gambling on grades at 36 colleges
Higher-education officials might have some concerns about a new web site, called Ultrinsic, that is taking wagers on grades from students at 36 colleges nationwide starting this month.
Online education ‘convert’ honored for excellence in distance ed
Ruth Schafer thought she would miss the look of understanding register on a student’s face during her move from the traditional to the online classroom. But after being…
Students aren’t ‘nonchalant’ about Facebook privacy, report says
A close look at college students’ reaction to Facebook privacy policies revealed concern about online identities as news outlets pushed the issue to the forefront with increasing coverage…