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November 30, 2016

The IT Issues Ahead

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By Rhea Kelly, Campus Technology

Educause recently revealed its Top 10 IT Issues for 2017, prioritizing information security for the second year in a row and emphasizing data, infrastructure and IT leadership. What issues will most impact your institution? Each year at the Educause annual conference, I make sure to catch the preview of the coming year’s Top 10 IT Issues. It’s always a packed room (it’s a good idea to arrive early to find a seat), full of attendees with cameras ready to capture the presentation slides as they appear on the projection screen. After all, the Top 10 IT Issues are like a bellwether for the year ahead, pointing to key trends and challenges that every higher ed IT leader should be thinking about.

https://campustechnology.com/articles/2016/11/10/the-it-issues-ahead.aspx

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Carnegie Mellon Tool Displays Visualization of Malware Attack Patterns

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By Dian Schaffhauser, Campus Technology

A security research project at Carnegie Mellon University could simplify the process of identifying how malware is being distributed through visualization. Researchers at the institution’s CyLab Security and Privacy Institute have created a tool that lets a network or security administrator display network traffic in a way that helps identify the changes and patterns The results could eventually help organizations stop the kind of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that brought down major websites in late October.

https://campustechnology.com/articles/2016/11/14/carnegie-mellon-tool-displays-visualization-of-malware-attack-patterns.aspx

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Mixed Reality: From the Design Lab to the Profession

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By Mary Grush, Campus Technology

Earlier this year, we spoke with Dr. Tilanka Chandrasekera, an assistant professor in the department of Design, Housing and Merchandising at Oklahoma State University, about the “virtuality-reality continuum” and its significance for design fields. OSU opened a Mixed Reality Lab on campus in 2015, where design students can explore this continuum and experience the latest design tools in their field of interest. Today, we’ll get an update from Chandrasekera on OSU’s more recent expansion of the Mixed Reality Lab this past August and find out how the inclusion of mixed reality in the curriculum at OSU is impacting design students like Ashtyn Shugart.

https://campustechnology.com/articles/2016/11/15/mixed-reality-from-the-design-lab-to-the-professions.aspx

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November 29, 2016

Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Predictions For 2017 And Beyond

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By Daryl Plummer, Forbes

Disruption has moved from an infrequent inconvenience to a consistent stream of change that is redefining markets and entire industries. In 2016, we saw the astonishing rise of Pokémon Go, which demonstrated accelerated digital change into areas such as augmented reality (AR). Gartner’s top strategic predictions for 2017 and beyond describe not only the disruptive effects of digital business innovation but how secondary ripple effects will often prove to be more disruptive than the original disruption. Three high level trends emerge from the predictions:

Digital experience and engagement will draw people into nonstop virtual interactions

Business innovation will create extraordinary change from mundane concepts

Secondary effects will be more disruptive than the initial digital change

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gartnergroup/2016/11/15/gartners-top-10-strategic-predictions-for-2017-and-beyond/#368210ad30d0

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Students: 3 ways we want universities to use our data

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BY MERIS STANSBURY, eCampus News

Younger students in colleges and universities say they’d like their personalized data to be leveraged toward a more beneficial, meaningful experience—right away. When institutions use student data, it’s usually internally and to overhaul or make adjustments to campus services year-to-year. Yet, thanks to a younger student body’s familiarity with customized communications based on personalized data, innovative institutions are trying to increase enrollment, boost retention and help place students on a career track with on-the-go data.

http://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-administration/students-personalized-data/

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Down with OTT? 3 ways this technology is a new must for education

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BY MERIS STANSBURY, eSchool News

OTT stands for Over-The-Top technologies, or any technology that aids in the delivery of audio, video and media content via the internet, without requiring users to subscribe to ,or pay for, a traditional cable or satellite pay-TV service like a Comcast or Time Warner Cable. In other words, every device that is internet connection-capable can now be a television equivalent, (i.e. a human-centered and screen-deep learning environment). The internet simply provides manageable access and distribution. Internet-capable devices often harness OTT through apps by third-party interfaces to deliver content. Just a few examples of OTT interfaces are Facebook, YouTube, Hulu, Skype, WhatsApp, and Amazon Video. “Over-The-Top technologies are transforming the nature of how we receive content,” writes Dr. Bernard Luskin, CEO of www.LuskinInternational.com and former CEO of eight colleges and universities.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/11/16/ott-technology-education/

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November 28, 2016

Free Hour of Code at All Apple Stores Dec. 5 Through 11

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By Richard Chang, THE Journal

Apple is offering free Hour of Code workshops at all of its 487 retail stores worldwide from Dec. 5-11, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week. Registration opened today. The Hour of Code workshops teach the basics of computer science with Code.org’s programming tutorials. Apple and Code.org share the goal of giving every student the opportunity to learn computer science, according to a news release. “Hour of Code embodies our vision for Apple stores as a place for the community to gather, learn and be entertained,” said Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail, in a statement.

https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/11/17/free-hour-of-code-at-all-apple-stores-dec.-5-through-11.aspx

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Six new tech rules that will govern our future

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By Vivek Wadhwa, The Washington Post

Technology is advancing so rapidly that we will experience radical changes in society not only in our lifetimes but in the coming years. We have already begun to see ways in which computing, sensors, artificial intelligence and genomics are reshaping entire industries and our daily lives. As we undergo this rapid change, many of the old assumptions that we have relied will no longer apply. Technology is creating a new set of rules that will change our very existence.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/11/15/these-six-new-technology-rules-will-govern-our-future/

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5 Ways To Think, And Act, Like A Digital Technology Leader

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by Joe McKendrick, Forbes

Moving to a digital enterprise — bringing in game-changing technologies such as cloud services and data analytics, as well as getting everyone to think in new ways — is great stuff, but also can be hard work. There are many different trends, technologies and opinions coming at you from many different directions. It may be helpful to examine the roles that may help guide progress through the digital realm, and the ways of thinking that may need to be applied to make things happen across the organization. Leading the charge with digital technologies, of course, requires technology savvy or skills, and we’ll assume some level of comfort with technology. Here are some ways of thinking to help in the journey.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2016/11/18/5-ways-to-think-and-act-like-a-digital-technology-leader/#4df9e51f72a3

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November 27, 2016

Winner of educational award brings aspiring teachers into the virtual world

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by Margaret Boylan, Troubadour Online

“Oftentimes, people say, ‘I don’t want to teach online, because I want to teach real students,’” said Dr. Susan Poyo, assistant professor of education at Franciscan University. “(But) any student that wants to learn, no matter what environment they’re in: whether they’re homeschooled, whether they’re Catholic school, if they’re public school or an online school they’re all real kids, and they all want to learn.” Poyo’s commitment to online learning is what led her to become the recipient of the 2016 International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) award.

http://www.troubonline.com/winner-of-educational-award-brings-aspiring-teachers-into-the-virtual-world/

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University Of Arizona To Offer Science Lab Classes Online

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By Kerry Fehr-Snyder, KJZZ

Students will be able to take science lab classes virtually. University of Arizona is giving students the chance to take science lab classes without ever setting foot in a lab. Classes being offered at UA Online Science Academy will include biology, chemistry, physiology, space, atmospheric and environmental sciences. The academy has been in the works for the past two and a half years, said Vincent Del Casino, UA’s vice provost for digital learning and student engagement. Advances in virtual reality, simulations and kits make science lab work possible, Del Casino said.

http://science.kjzz.org/content/397333/university-arizona-offer-science-lab-classes-online

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Build a Campus Network as an Online Student

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by Joe Chapman, US News

For some, thriving in an online learning community may include joining a club; for others, it may be joining a social media group or meeting up in person for a class or with other students nearby. For many, this can be new territory. Here are a few ways to create community that prospective students should look for and current students should take advantage of.

http://www.usnews.com/education/online-learning-lessons/articles/2016-11-18/build-a-campus-network-as-an-online-student

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November 26, 2016

How to Create and Sell Courses Online

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By Kirsten Drickey, Inside Higher Ed

Problem: you are a highly trained, skilled professional, but the academic job market is less than rosy. Solution: the market for online, nonacademic courses is large and growing. According to some estimates, by 2020 the worldwide market for self-paced online learning will be between $27.1 billion and $47.9 billion. Simply put, keeping their skills current has become another part of the job for most working professionals. More and more people are turning to platforms such as Lynda.com, Skillshare, Udemy and others. Unlike degree or certificate programs, most of these courses don’t lead to formal certification. Instead, participants aim to close an immediate gap in their skill sets or to further a personal interest.

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/11/15/advice-academics-creating-and-selling-online-courses-essay

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From Artificial Intelligence To Big Data, Is Shaping The Future Of Online Learning

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by Seb Murray, Business Because

Edtech, from artificial intelligence to cloud computing and augmented reality, is sweeping through the higher education sector. And as online learning providers continue to challenge the oldest and best-known institutions, the world’s top business schools are racing to adopt cutting-edge learning technologies. “Innovations by vendors have led to the use of more advanced technologies such as simulations, cloud-based solutions, and AR,” says Jhansi Mary, lead analyst at Technavio, the consultancy.

http://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-distance-learning/4297/edtech-trends-disrupt-business-education

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Coursera embraces Netflix subscription model for course access

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by Autumn A. Arnett, Education Dive

Coursera is shifting away from a pay-by-the-course model towards a monthly subscription plan to encourage “binge learning,” Financial Times reports. An initial pilot of the program found a 250% increase in course completion. The company’s chief product officer, who came to Coursera from Netflix, told Financial Times, “We’re not introducing a new payment model so much as a new psychological model,” saying learners are financially motivated to complete more courses faster. The new payment model will apply to any specialization area that includes six to eight courses on one subject. Prices will range from $39-$89 per month — previously, learners paid between $19-$99 per course.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/coursera-embraces-netflix-subscription-model-for-course-access/430432/

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November 25, 2016

Udacity launches web design pipeline for nanodegree grads

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by Jarrett Carter, Education Dive

For-profit online learning company Udacity this week announced the formation of Udacity Blitz, a web development job trial company that pairs corporations seeking mobile design with nanodegree graduates with skills matching their assignment needs. Companies are free to hire the graduates after the completion of the project, with no costs in finders’ fees beyond the original matching price. Udacity, which began as a MOOC platform developer, has expanded into tech skills training to match the growing need for computer science graduates, expected to exceed 1 million by 2020.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/udacity-launches-web-design-pipeline-for-nanodegree-grads/430750/

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Oxford University to launch their first online ‘Mooc’ course

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By Sean Coughlan, BBC

Oxford University has announced its first “massive open online course” – or so-called Mooc – in a partnership with a US online university network. These free online courses have grown in popularity with hundreds of universities and millions of students. But until now Oxford has not offered such Mooc courses. It is going to run an economics course partnered with online platform edX, set up by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The emergence of Mooc courses in recent years has been a major phenomenon in higher education, particularly in the United States. Their supporters argued that putting courses online would make them more accessible and affordable – while sceptics doubted that teaching and the exchange of ideas in seminars could be replicated on the internet.

http://www.bbc.com/news/education-37975359

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Here’s How Online Learning Will Disrupt The MBA Degree

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by Seb Murray, Business Because

Students are increasingly questioning the value of a traditional business school degree. Meanwhile, online learning is booming as costs come down and the technology improves. But will advances in online learning disrupt the MBA? By some metrics, the MBA is already falling out of fashion. The Graduate Management Admissions Council says applications to MBA programs fell in 53% of US business schools this year. Conversely, the number of distance learning students is up by 3.9% year-over-year, says the Online Learning Consortium. Nearly six million students are going viral. Rather than making a significant investment of time and money in advanced degrees, students are increasingly using stackable courses like Moocs and certificates to create their own customized educational packages. These aren’t degrees but instead are hybrid credentials that focus on specific niches such as project management or data science. Biz students are using stackable certificates to create customized online degrees.

https://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-distance-learning/4301/online-learning-will-disrupt-the-mba

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November 24, 2016

How to Structure Modern Blended Learning

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by Shannon Tipton, ATD

Today’s modern learner is well aware that learning doesn’t just come from PowerPoint and classrooms. Here’s a clearer picture of what blended learning actually looks like. When it comes time to think about designing a new course, is it a forgone conclusion that the course will either be held in a classroom with one instructor or as a stand-alone e-learning course? Probably not. Learning today requires a much more flexible approach to learning delivery methods. You don’t have to be stuck completely in a classroom or in front of computer screens. You can do both.

https://www.td.org/Publications/Newsletters/Links/2016/11/How-to-Structure-Modern-Blended-Learning

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Does Technology Belong in College Classrooms?

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by Pete Musto, Voice of America

Modern technology has a strong influence on many things we do. In fact, technology is shaping almost every part of our day-to-day existence, including education. Ashok Goel is a professor with the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Goel says he uses the Internet in almost all of the classes he teaches. Every term over 300 graduate students take his class on artificial intelligence (AI). The students never meet in person. All of the classes take place online — through a website. The site lets students ask questions and complete their work from anywhere in the world. It was only at the end of the semester that Goel’s students learned Watson’s secret: she was not a real person like the other teaching assistants. Jill Watson is an AI computer program.

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/technology-in-college-classrooms/3589730.html

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Foxx on Higher Ed

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By Andrew Kreighbaum, Inside Higher Ed

The likely next chair of the U.S. House education committee weighs in on GOP higher education priorities a week after Republicans captured the White House and retained both chambers of Congress. Representative Virginia Foxx is poised to assume leadership of the full committee in the next Congress. And the longtime critic of the Obama administration’s higher education policies says she and other Republicans are ready to reverse course on many of those policies. “I think we will early on in the committee have to spend some time on work force issues because of all of those onerous rules and regulations that were put in. There also some on the education side — the gainful employment rule, the state authorization rules, the credit-hour rule. So, there’s a lot of rules on both sides of the committee’s structure that I think we will need to deal with. Obviously, the big elephant in the room is the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.”

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/11/17/virginia-foxx-weighs-gops-higher-education-priorities

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