New Adobe study shows Gen Z students and teachers see creativity as key to success

Adobe has released a study at EDUCAUSE 2016 that provides insights into U.S. student and teacher perspectives on learning, creativity and the future workforce.

A central theme that surfaced from the research underscores the increasing importance of creativity and technology in shaping future careers and solving many of the problems the world faces today.

In fact, a staggering 85 percent of students and 91 percent of teachers see creativity as essential to students’ future careers, and 93 percent of students and 73 percent of teachers view technology as key to their career preparedness. Gen Z students shared that classes focusing on computers and technology are among their favorites to take and will best prepare them for their futures.…Read More

Brocade Ruckus Cloudpath ES 5.0 simplifies security and policy management

Brocade announced the availability of Ruckus Cloudpath™ ES 5.0 software. The new release builds on previous BYOD onboarding capabilities to create a complete integrated security and policy management platform. Cloudpath ES 5.0 software enables IT organizations of any size to easily establish secure, policy-based access for wired and wireless devices.

According to IDC, the U.S. mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next five years, increasing from 96.2 million in 2015 to 105.4 million mobile workers in 2020.

“The rise of a more mobile workforce has mandated that corporations to adopt robust BYOD programs, which ensure productivity both in and out of the workplace,” said Nolan Greene, senior research analyst, IDC. “However, many organizations, especially those with lean IT departments, still struggle with securing device connections to the network. Organizations are therefore tasked with finding a solution that not only enables the mobile workforce, but also provides enterprise-level security, something Ruckus Wireless seeks to deliver to its customers.”…Read More

Ed-tech explosion, tough compliance requirements lead Kaseya and TeamDynamix to partner to deliver comprehensive endpoint management and security

Competition is fierce in higher education to attract the most talented students. Prospects expect campuses to be digitally connected, which has led to an explosion in EdTech investments – Gartner predicts EdTech spending to surpass $38 billion globally this year.

At the same time, colleges and universities have increasingly become prominent targets for hackers, leading higher ed CIOs to place even greater emphasis on IT security. As higher ed leaders strive to strike a balance between providing leading-edge technology resources and ensuring the safety of campus-wide data, Kaseya®, the leading provider of complete IT management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and TeamDynamix, a cloud-based work management software provider for higher education, have partnered to provide a comprehensive, integrated solution to streamline endpoint management and security for higher education institutions.

Strict compliance requirements for HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) also add to the complexities of campus-wide systems management. “Immaturity in service management will not result in one pain – rather, it will create a chaotic environment for the entire institution,” explains Barry Cousins, senior director, InfoTech. “As the higher ed community looks to move up the maturity scale, investing in endpoint management for improved compliance and control will become a core component of their strategy.”…Read More

D2L selects Amazon Web Services cloud to improve learning worldwide

Learning is about to take another leap forward. D2L, a learning technology provider, is delighted to announce that it has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its strategic public cloud infrastructure provider. D2L will be able to serve its global customers from AWS locations in the US, Europe, Asia, and plans to also use the AWS location that will open in Montreal, Canada.

“At AWS, we share D2L’s passion for delivering an excellent learning experience,” said Andrew Ko, Global Director of Education, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services, Inc. “With AWS, all learners around the world using Brightspace will have the same high-quality experience and access to cutting-edge innovation.”

D2L’s Brightspace is a digital learning platform that helps schools, universities, colleges and enterprises deliver personalized learning experiences in a classroom or online to people anywhere in the world. D2L is accelerating its innovation by leveraging built-in AWS services such as Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon CloudFront, Amazon Elasticsearch, and the suite of AWS analytics and security services.…Read More

ClearScholar showcases student engagement platform at EDUCAUSE

ClearScholar, a mobile-first student engagement platform, announced today they will be showcasing their new student engagement platform at EDUCAUSE. The ClearScholar platform gives universities a personalized, mobile engagement solution to improve student success and workforce readiness.

ClearScholar will demonstrate their new technology this week in Anaheim, Calif. at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, the premier conference for IT and technology professionals within higher education, in Start-Up Alley. At the conference, ClearScholar will look to identify additional institutional partners for its Early Adopter Program.

“We are excited to showcase our new technology with leading institutions and partners attending EDUCAUSE this year,” said Jason Konesco, chief executive officer of ClearScholar and former Harrison College president. “With ClearScholar, we are providing an entirely new way for universities to improve engagement, fuel student success and build lifelong relationships. Earlier this month, we exhibited and presented at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference, and we are excited to continue the energy from that event as we head into EDUCAUSE.”…Read More

Extreme launches Wave2 wireless AP with integrated surveillance camera to deliver enhanced visibility and control

At EDUCAUSE, Extreme Networks, Inc. introduced what it says is the industry’s first Wave2 integrated camera access point (AP) as part of the ExtremeWirelessTM portfolio.

The AP3916i, an 802.11ac Wave2 AP with an integrated high-definition camera, offers significant cost savings and unified management when compared to traditional surveillance camera solutions.

Extreme is also introducing the AP3912i, a new 802.11ac Wave2 wall plate AP that provides unified wired and wireless connectivity, seamless control over connected devices and ease-of-use with its simple plug-and-play installation model. Both of the new access points support Extreme’s unique flow-based capabilities, providing embedded application analytics and control.…Read More

Learning Objects releases comprehensive, competency-based learning platform

Learning Objects, a Cengage company, announced the full release and availability of its Competency-Based Learning (CBL) Platform. Streamlining the development of competency-based programs, the platform is an end-to-end experience including competency dashboards, personalized learning activities, extended transcripts and evidence portfolios.

Designed to support programs built around learning goals that map to assessments and learning activities, the platform allows learners to demonstrate mastery at their own pace, earning modular credentials each step along the way.

“As more higher education institutions restructure their academic programs to focus on learning outcomes, they are finding that their current e-learning systems do not support backward design — that is, the ability to start with the definition of competencies, determine what assessments will accurately evaluate competency mastery, and then build learning activities that lead to mastery,” said Dr. Deborah Everhart, VP, Design & Innovation, Learning Objects. “Our CBL Platform is built from the ground up to support this strategic approach that makes learning outcomes central.”…Read More

Epson PowerLite 2000-Series portable projectors deliver exceptional connectivity features

Epson has announced the Epson PowerLite 2000-Series. The series features nine projectors that are ideal for business meetings, large boardrooms, lecture halls, classrooms, and houses of worship. Designed for ease-of-use, the PowerLite 2000-Series includes up to 5,500 lumens of color brightness and 5,500 lumens of white brightness1, in addition to full HD 1080p support and comes equipped with built-in enterprise level Wi-Fi security, and features a full interface for multiple connections and installation flexibility. www.epson.com

“The PowerLite 2000-Series offers an unbeatable combination of brightness, a rich feature set and a portable design, making it ideal for nearly any room,” said Remi Del Mar, product manager, Epson America, Inc. “The series delivers a wide range of options, from resolution and brightness to connectivity options, so customers can find the solution that best suits their installation needs.”

The PowerLite 2000-Series leverages HDMI connectivity to easily project digital content, including video and audio, from the latest laptops, Blu-ray Discs®, DVDs, and other media players. Utilizing the USB port, the PowerLite 2000-Series can display documents and images from a USB drive stored as PDF, JPEG, BMP, GIF, or PNG files without having to connect to a PC, ideal for boardrooms and small business projection needs. In addition, leveraging a wireless LAN module2, the PowerLite 2000-Series projectors offer security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP wireless encryption to help prevent information leakage in an enterprise environment.…Read More

Epson expands line of PowerLite large venue projectors

Epson introduced the PowerLite® 5000-Series large venue projectors. The next-generation PowerLite series features 5500 lumens of color brightness and 5500 lumens of white brightness, to deliver bright, uncompromising images even in well-lit environments. Featuring robust digital connectivity options and vertical and horizontal lens shift for easy installation, the PowerLite 5000-Series is an ideal solution for classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, retail spaces, and commercial spaces, in corporate, houses of worship and museum applications.

“Projection technology is rapidly advancing and many consumers are now familiar with the importance of color light output and ambient lite. The PowerLite 5000-Series shines bright, even in rooms with high ambient light such as lecture halls, classrooms, and restaurants,” said Phong Phanel, product manager, Projectors, Epson America, Inc. “This new series is an affordable line of large venue projectors that offer customers advanced features for easy installation, connectivity, and exceptional image quality.”

The PowerLite 5000-Series includes several advanced connectivity features that allow it to connect to virtually any system. Built-in HDBaseT™2, Dual- HDMI®, VGA, BNC, and LAN digital inputs allow for easy installation. With HDBaseT specifically, users only need one CAT-6 cable to carry full HD video, audio, network, and control commands for installation. In addition, the PowerLite 5000-Series can integrate with Creston®, Extron®, and Control4® systems for added networking capabilities. Featuring the Epson EasyMP® monitoring tool, the PowerLite 5000-Series has built-in remote access to Epson Monitor software, which provides added control, and the ability to troubleshoot and monitor up to 1,024 Epson networked projectors. In addition, EasyMP allows access to view the status, including input sources, power on/off, lamp life, and more of all networked projectors and schedule filter and lap timer settings, ideal for school districts, and corporate or enterprise environments.…Read More

Follett partners with DubLabs for campus mobile app integration

Follett Higher Education Group, a campus store retailer, continues to grow its relationship and total number of integrations with mobile application provider DubLabs. DubLabs helps colleges and universities unify their digital strategies with a customizable mobile app solution for students.

The DubLabs campus mobile app serves as a central access point for a wealth of personalized academic information, such as course schedules, assignments, grades, and in select instances, textbooks. For schools partnering with both Follett and DubLabs, Follett is able to integrate a link in the campus app that gives students one-click access to shop all of their required course materials.

Clicking the Buy Books link in the campus app redirects students to a pre-populated shopping cart on the campus store’s eFollett.com website where they can select from digital, used and text rental options as well as apply financial aid funds, where available.…Read More

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