Techno-News Blog

February 14, 2015

Why these 5 campus security concerns are high-priority

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:25 am

By Phillip Britt, eCampus News

What IT needs to know to stay one step ahead of cyber attacks and student data leaks. Security of college students is a growing concern for the students themselves; for their parents, relatives and friends; and for colleges and universities. The security concerns are two fold, both for the physical security of the students themselves and for the security of the student data on university systems. Both those seeking to cause physical harm and those seeking to attack data systems continue to advance their techniques, pushing college security experts to continue to evolve security strategies to stay ahead of the threats. To better help institutions keep one step ahead, here are the top five campus IT security trends for 2015.

http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/campus-it-security-390/

Share on Facebook

Generate: How do I engage my learners more effectively in online learning?

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

by John Kennard, Training Zone, UK

Last week, Learning Technologies took over much of the Kensington Olympia events complex for its eponymous two-day conference and expo, a permanent fixture in most L&D professionals’ calendars, and one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe. Normally we would have a stand in the exhibition hall with an iPad or two, but this year we thought we’d try something different. Teaming up with leading industry benchmarkers Towards Maturity we created Generate, a community-led initiative that aimed to solve a few L&D’s problems. And it went pretty well! And beneath are the answers to question 1: How do I engage my learners more effectively in online learning?

http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs-post/generate-how-do-i-engage-my-learners-more-effectively-online-learning/188316

Share on Facebook

And now, online preschool classes. Really.

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:15 am

By Valerie Strauss, Washington Post

It was only a matter of time. Online school classes for toddlers and preschoolers are here. VINCI Education is offering what it calls a “groundbreaking virtual school” for youngsters, which was featured by by Dr. Gadget®, the nationally recognized TV and radio personality, on CBS’s “The Talk” late last month. VINCI Education, according to its Web site,”is a pioneer in providing Blended Learning Curriculum, Assessment Tools and Data Analytics for the Early Childhood Education.” It operates preschools and day-care centers in Los Angeles, Ottawa and Beijing, which use technology and blended learning strategies to, the Web site says, “strengthen the main developmental areas of a child’s mind.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2015/02/02/and-now-online-preschool-classes-really/

Share on Facebook

February 13, 2015

California District Deploys 23,000 1-to-1 Devices, Works To Quell Parental Concerns

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:25 am

By Dian Schaffhauser, THE Journal

Manteca Unified School District in California is in the next phase of its $30 million project to outfit its 23,000 students with computers. In response to earlier parental concerns regarding the program, the district posted information on its site addressing the most common questions and held two seminars specifically to educate families about software usage.

http://thejournal.com/articles/2015/02/03/california-district-deploys.aspx

Share on Facebook

New UW-Madison web portal to help adults take classes online

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

By Karen Herzog, Journal Sentinel

While most people still think of college as a bastion for young adults fresh out of high school, a new effort by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Continuing Studies gives evidence to the evolving role of higher education by making courses for working adults easier to find online. UW-Madison announced Thursday that it launched a new one-stop web portal, advanceyourcareer.wisc.edu highlighting the important details that busy professionals want to know about the flagship’s flexible and online degree and certificate programs that may help them advance their career or move into a specialized field.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/new-uw-madison-web-portal-to-help-adults-take-classes-online-b99436643z1-290942501.html

Share on Facebook

In-flight college courses come to Jet Blue and Virgin America

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:14 am

By Keith Button, Education Dive

Jet Blue and Virgin America airlines now offer video college lectures during flights. The airlines plan to update the lectures with new selections about every month, according to Money magazine. Jet Blue’s lectures are from MOOC provider Coursera, while Virgin America offers selections from the Great Courses series.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/in-flight-college-courses-come-to-jet-blue-and-virgin-america/361454/

Share on Facebook

February 12, 2015

App Gives Students an Incentive to Keep Their Phones Locked in Class

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

by Casey Fabris, Chronicle of Higher Ed

Resisting the urge to pull out your phone in class is quite difficult for many students, apparently. There are texts to answer, emails to read, snapchats to send, and rude comments to post on Yik Yak. But two students at California State University at Chico have created something they hope will persuade students to keep their phones tucked firmly in their pockets: An app that rewards them with coupons for local businesses when they exhibit self-control and leave their phones untouched during class.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/app-gives-students-an-incentive-to-keep-their-phones-locked-in-class/55647

Share on Facebook

Distance Learning: Moocs May Be Key To Pay Rise And Promotion

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:18 am

by Seb Murray, Business Because

Additional qualifications such as MBA and masters degrees may be the key to unlocking a pay rise and promotion. Nearly half of employers surveyed by the Open University say work-related qualifications gained through additional education are the number one reason they would offer a salary increase or a higher-level position. The OU, a distance learning specialist, polled 1,000 UK employers and 1,000 employees last year. Completing work-related training programs was the second most desired attribute among these employers when offering pay rises and promotions, flagged by 33% of poll respondents. In a fillip for the OU, gaining work-related knowledge through free online courses or by reading relevant books or articles was the third most common thing employers looked for when offering salary increases and career advancements.

http://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-distance-learning/3085/moocs-may-be-key-to-payrise-and-promotion

Share on Facebook

Online education: the next big thing in India

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:14 am

by Anita Babu, Business Standard

Better start-up environment along with higher internet and smartphone penetration is aiding the sector. The education sector in India is no longer bound to just classrooms. Thanks to new start-ups and higher internet and smartphone penetration, the online learning space in India is growing manifold. The e-learning market in India is estimated to be around $3 billion. The central government’s efforts to make digital learning available to students in every corner of the country is also aiding the sector. Another reason why online training will gain momentum is because of the need for re-skilling, For instance, about a decade ago, all that a software professional was required to know were programming languages. Now these professionals need to update themselves on other aspects like big data analytics and cloud computing. Better salary hikes and promotions are also the reasons why people undertake new courses.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/online-education-the-next-big-thing-in-india-115020600130_1.html

Share on Facebook

February 11, 2015

Pearson SVP shares 5 key strategies for successful online degree programs

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:24 am

By Roger Riddell, Education Dive

With nontraditional students quickly becoming the new traditional, online degree programs have increased in prominence. As U.S. News & World Report noted in September, their reputation has also risen to that of an alternative, equally prestigious route. The latest study from Babson Survey Research Group shows that while online enrollment has slowed, its still grew 3.7% in 2014, increasing to 5,257,379, and a majority of higher ed leaders reported that it’s essential to long-term strategy. But in a more competitive market, what do colleges and universities need to do to make sure they differentiate their offerings and stay in the game. We spoke with Pearson Senior Vice President of Online Learning Services Todd Hitchcock, who shared the following five strategic tips with us.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/pearson-svp-shares-5-key-strategies-for-successful-online-degree-programs/359585/

Share on Facebook

Online Degrees Can Help Adults Switch Careers

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:21 am

by Jordan Friedman, US News

If you are considering pursuing a new career field, online learning might be the right choice for you. While both online and face-to-face learning can help students achieve their new career goals, online study often allows for greater flexibility, particularly when it comes to balancing a job with an education, says Melissa Venable, online instructor and course designer at Saint Leo University and University of South Florida. In a 2014 survey conducted by Aslanian Market Research and Learning House, Inc., a company that helps colleges and universities develop and deliver online degree programs, 26 percent of undergraduate respondents and 19 percent of graduate respondents said they pursued online learning because they wanted a career in a new field.

http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2015/02/04/online-degrees-can-help-adults-switch-careers

Share on Facebook

Higher Education’s Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2015

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:15 am

by Susan Grajek, EDUCAUSE

The technologies report provides a snapshot of the relatively new technological investments colleges and universities will be spending the most time implementing, planning, and tracking in 2015. The trends report (scheduled for publication in late February) will summarize the influence on institutional IT strategy of trends such as shared services, IT complexity, and agile approaches to change. Together the reports provide context and insight to guide higher education IT strategy. The interactive graphic enables you to filter the technologies list by institutional characteristics.

http://www.educause.edu/top-10-strategic-technologies-2015-resources

Share on Facebook

February 10, 2015

Higher Education Online Learning Options Respond To Market Demands

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:25 am

BY ADELIA CELLINI LINECKER, Investor’s Business Daily

If terms like MOOCs, nanodegrees and digital badges befuddle you, you’re not alone. As tech improves and tuition soars, higher education is transforming big time. Ryan Craig, who wrote “College Disrupted,” says that schools are responding to market demand. The future, he told IBD, will look something like this: “A student can walk into a school and say, ‘I want to become an environmental engineer,’ show her competencies and ask for a program that will fill the gaps.” If you’re considering going back to school, whether full time or to take a few classes, here’s what you should know about the options.

http://news.investors.com/management-leaders-in-success/020415-737835-higher-education-responds-to-market-demands.htm

Share on Facebook

6 Objections to Technology in Higher Ed

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

By Joshua Kim, Inside Higher Ed

Are you skeptical about the role of technology in higher education? Our edtech establishment has done a poor job engaging in a meaningful dialogue with our critics. I find this lack of positive conversation disturbing, as I think that I share many of the same values as those most critical of the edtech profession that I love. Perhaps if we first enumerate the main objections to edtech, if we listen to our critics, we’d be in a better position to evolve and reform our own edtech discipline.

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/6-objections-technology-higher-ed

Share on Facebook

Counting the Online Population

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:15 am

Carl Straumsheim, Inside Higher Ed

The Babson Group now uses a combination of enrollment data from IPEDS reported by 4,891 colleges and universities (most recently from fall 2013) and additional survey responses from 2,807 of them (from fall 2014), but it is more interested in trends than totals. Across all of higher education, the growth from 2012 to 2013 in the number of students taking at least one online course — pegged at 3.7 percent for a total of 5.2 million students — is the smallest year-to-year increase since the inception of the survey. The growth still is triple that of overall enrollments, which during the same period grew by 1.2 percent.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/02/05/babson-survey-research-group-considers-changes-annual-report-distance-education

Share on Facebook

February 9, 2015

5 Top Trends in Education Technology 2015

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:25 am

BY AARON SKONNARD, Inc.

Pressure continues to increase on education budgets around the globe. Yet despite this fact, the education sector is continuing to increase its investment in technology related to learning. Ed tech funding jumped 55 percent in 2014 with no signs of slowing down, according to CB Insights. A report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA) predicts that the global e-learning market will reach $107 billion in 2015, propelled by technological advancements and demand for additional skills.

http://www.inc.com/aaron-skonnard/5-top-trends-in-education-technology-2015.html

Share on Facebook

Why six schools changed their learning management systems

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

By: Nancy Mann Jackson, University Business

Before switching to a new LMS, administrators should determine a learning strategy and the functions needed to support it. “It’s very stressful to tear out and replace technology in any environment, so part of this process should be exhausting all possibilities with your current provider and current system,” Rochelle says. “Look into ancillary technologies that can be used with the current LMS that will do what you need before you make a wholesale change.” Some colleges and universities determine that a new LMS is their best option. Here’s a look at six schools that switched, why they did it and how they made it happen.

http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/how-colleges-make-big-lms-switch

Share on Facebook

The world in 2030: Bill Gates’s prediction for global change over the next 15 years

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:14 am

by Sarah Spickernell, City AM

Not only is more of the world’s population gaining access to digital platforms on a daily basis, the quality of online learning is improving rapidly.In 15 years the material on offer will be “wildly better” than anything available today, and all available through phones and tablets. “Online learning will dramatically improve education in developing countries,” explained Gates. “It makes it easier for students and teachers to connect.” “We are not yet at the point of providing the world’s best teacher, who can see when you’re confused and set the right pace for you, but 15 years ago we were just sticking videos online and claiming that was the solution. “It won’t replace face-to-face social contact, but it will play a huge role in helping students catch up and get ahead, as well as overcoming any limitations related to class size.”

http://www.cityam.com/208484/bill-gatess-vision-2030-how-world-will-change-over-next-15-years

Share on Facebook

February 8, 2015

Microsoft to support Raspberry Pi 2 with a free version of Windows 10: A full Windows PC for just $35?

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:26 am

By Tom Warren – the Verge

Microsoft is throwing its weight behind the newly announced Raspberry Pi 2. The Raspberry Pi Foundation’s low-cost computer was an instant hit when it first debuted in 2012, and the new Raspberry Pi 2 now includes a more powerful processor and twice as much RAM. While you’ve never been able to officially run copies of Windows on the Raspberry Pi without resorting to an old version or tricks and hacks, Microsoft says it’s “delivering a version of Windows 10 that supports Raspberry Pi 2.” It’s not clear exactly what version of Windows 10 will be available, but Microsoft is handing it out for free to the Maker community through its Windows Developer Program for IoT later this year. With the pricing of the Raspberry Pi 2 and Microsoft’s free copy of Windows 10, you could have a full PC for just $35 later this year.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/2/7962179/raspberry-pi-windows-10

Share on Facebook

Poll finds majority of Virginians favor more high school online learning opportunities

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:20 am

by Chris Graham, Augusta Free Press

A majority of respondents in a new Virginia Commonwealth University Commonwealth Education Poll support online learning opportunities for high school credit. The poll, conducted annually by the Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, found almost two-thirds of respondents (63 percent) favored allowing students to earn high school credits online, while 33 percent opposed the practice. There were significant differences in support by age cohort, with younger respondents more in favor of online credits options. Fully 72 percent of those aged 18-34 supported the practice while only 47 percent of those aged 65 or older did the same.

http://augustafreepress.com/poll-finds-majority-virginians-favor-high-school-online-learning-opportunities/

Share on Facebook

Study: Tech access in, outside classroom boosts engagement

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 12:14 am

by eSchool News

Students are more engaged in their learning and tend to show more achievement in certain areas when they have access to technology during school and at home, according to a study from wireless service provider Kajeet and Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit. The two-year-long study focused on the impact of mobile devices on teaching and learning. The Making Learning Mobile 2.0 study continues taking an in-depth look at the impact of one-to-one tablet implementation, including internet access outside the classroom, with Chicago Public Schools students.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2015/02/02/tech-access-study-894/

Share on Facebook
« Newer PostsOlder Posts »

Powered by WordPress