Techno-News Blog. The annotated datas can be used by deep-learning frameworks employed in AI to learn the model accurately. Understanding user engagement in online interactions is important in many contexts, with online shopping, advertising, e-learning and healthcare being just a few sectors. More...
Final Day of the International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace Conference at Columbia University
Techno-News Blog. Dr. Guralnick, a faculty member at Columbia University and the founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning, reflected, “I have always viewed ICELW as a fairly unique conference, in that we bring together researchers and practitioners from such a wide variety of countries and backgrounds.” More...
MIT Algorithm Tackles Network Data Congestion
Techno-News Blog. A research project at MIT has developed an algorithm in which a constantly updating network — of sensors, drones or data-sharing vehicles — minimizes how much new information is received at any moment to avoid data congestion, while still keeping the most important data “as fresh as possible.” Right now, the approach works for “simple” networks; but eventually, the team expects to tackle complex ones as well. More...
Trustees add five initiatives to Purdue strategic plan – Purdue
Techno-News Blog. The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 15) reaffirmed Purdue Moves as the university’s current strategic plan and added five initiatives to the plan to reflect several strategic updates. More...
Study: People Remember Information Better Through VR
Techno-News Blog. University of Maryland found that people recall information better when it is presented to them in a virtual environment, as opposed to a desktop computer. More...
Despite overall setbacks, one MOOC on AI gains ground
Techno-News Blog. Despite some setbacks, some massive open online courses are growing, with three of the 10 most popular courses provided on Coursera, a leading provider of MOOCs, produced by Deeplearning.ai, according to a report in EdSurge. More...
New Tech Makes Mixed Reality More Interactive
Techno-News Blog. In the future, according to a group of German researchers, users of virtual reality will be able to interact with each other more easily, more naturally and in real time between real and virtual worlds. More...
5 WaysDigital Connectivity is Revolutionising Education
Techno-News Blog. Gone are the blackboards of yesteryear. Instead, many schools and higher education institutions are using a range of connected devices, both at school and at home, as part of a wireless revolution in the education sector. More...
4 Powerful Ways to Use Games in eLearning
Techno-News Blog. Learning games provide greater benefits than passing the time in class or entertaining students to keep them occupied. Experienced teachers know that using games in the classroom can invigorate interest in learning, so why wouldn’t eLearning incorporate using gaming in digital courseware and learning tools. More...
10 Reasons to Become a Google Certified Trainer
Techno-News Blog. Google Certified Trainers are education professionals who help other teachers successfully redefine learning by integrating technology into their classrooms. To become a Google Certified Trainer, you must undergo an application process that includes completing a course, taking a skills assessment, and recording an introductory video. More...