20 mai 2018

Students want to know textbook prices earlier to help with registration

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. With the school year coming to an end, many students are already looking to next year and next year’s textbooks prices. However, Texas law prevents students from seeing their textbook prices until a month before school begins. More...

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Empowering refugees worldwide by providing tools for social change

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. The lives of refugees aren’t just disrupted by the loss of a homeland, but also by massive challenges in accessing educational and professional opportunities. More...

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Online, simulation scenarios ready med students for residency

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. What medical students know is only as good as how they apply it. Bridging the gap is key to ensuring a successful transition from medical school to residency. More...

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5 roles university libraries will play in the future

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. Universities are seeking ways to innovate and keep up with the changing expectations of students and faculty, and university libraries are no different. As physical space, available funding, and student needs change, university libraries will have to adapt to meet different needs and campus roles. More...

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4 key findings about university innovation

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. Nearly all administrators (91 percent) in a recent survey say innovation is a top strategic or academic priority, but just 40 percent say their institution has a dedicated university innovation budget, according to a new report that explores the drivers and barriers to higher-ed innovation. More...

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Myths, realities and results in today’s classroom

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. The core benefits of open educational resources (OER) are decreased costs for students, as well as increased access and engagement. These benefits address some of the central challenges facing higher education. So, why isn’t that translating into more widespread adoption of OER. More...

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Top 10 Websites for Beginner Programmers to Learn Coding

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. If you have a busy life schedule and no time for classes to learn how to program. All roads aren’t close yet, there are various websites on the internet which provides fully guide on how to code. These sites have a very interactive interface. Whenever you have free time, you can just log into these sites and start learning. More...

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How artificial intelligence is transforming the world

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. Despite its widespread lack of familiarity, AI is a technology that is transforming every walk of life. It is a wide-ranging tool that enables people to rethink how we integrate information, analyze data, and use the resulting insights to improve decision making. More...

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Purdue to Embed Data Science into Every Major

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. Recognizing that data science is becoming the lingua franca of the 21st century, Purdue University has kicked off a new initiative to embed it in courses, physical spaces and industry collaborations. More...

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Institutional Innovation: How blockchain could transform student ROI

Screenshot-2018-4-19 Techno-News BlogTechno-News Blog. Now, the relatively new Internet-based innovation — blockchain technology — is gaining popularity, with the long-term potential to transform the way institutions provide value not only to students but also businesses.  Colleges and universities are recognizing that degrees are much like currency. More...

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