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New higher-ed tech products: November/December 2012

November 27, 2012November 26, 2012 by From staff reports

A convertible computing device with three different modes (tablet, productivity, and presentation); self-service copy and print kiosks for college campuses; and software for streamlining IT management: These are…

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Bowdoin College tops most connected colleges rankings

November 16, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

Technology has exploded in higher education, as new computers, smartphones, and tablets are released that can provide faculty and students better opportunities to teach content and learn new…

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How accessible are Google Apps?

November 15, 2012November 14, 2012 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

Technology, often associated with helping to make life easier and more accessible, isn’t always as usable for some as others, accessibility researchers say. And with Google Apps quickly…

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Review: Livescribe proves that the pen isn’t dead yet

November 13, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

I'll admit, I was skeptical when Livescribe asked me to review its new smartpen, says Christopher Dawson for ZDNet Education.

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Driven to distraction: How to help wired students learn to focus

November 13, 2012 by By Larry Rosen

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WCET recognizes creative higher-ed tech programs

November 15, 2012November 12, 2012 by By Sarah Langmead, Assistant Editor

A program that offers math development to disadvantaged students, a streaming video service for higher education, and an educational app repository are winners of the 2012 WCET Outstanding…

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Schools using digital media to snag prospective students

November 9, 2012November 7, 2012 by By Sarah Langmead, Assistant Editor

Hoping to attract prospective students, colleges and universities are turning to new and innovative ways to engage potential freshmen in course catalogs and information about campus social life.…

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The app’s the thing as Shakespeare goes digital

November 5, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

William Shakespeare's plays are getting a 21st century-style makeover in the form of new apps for tablets and smart phones nearly 500 years after the Bard took pen…

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Technology changing how students learn, teachers say

November 1, 2012 by eCampus News staff and wire reports

There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging…

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Web scammers home in on job-seeking college students

October 26, 2012October 25, 2012 by From wire service reports

Sitting at her laptop hunting for a part-time job, University of California-Davis student Isra Sebiaa spotted an "office help" ad that sounded incredibly appealing.

New higher-ed tech products: November/December 2012

Bowdoin College tops most connected colleges rankings

How accessible are Google Apps?

Review: Livescribe proves that the pen isn’t dead yet

Driven to distraction: How to help wired students learn to focus

WCET recognizes creative higher-ed tech programs

Schools using digital media to snag prospective students

The app’s the thing as Shakespeare goes digital

Technology changing how students learn, teachers say

Web scammers home in on job-seeking college students

Beyond the Degree: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring and What It Means for Higher Ed

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?

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