By Andrew Barbour. Great tech products are a reflection of the needs and values of the community they serve. These eight strategies can help ensure that new IT tech initiatives get real traction on campus. More...
The IoT smart school is coming
By Laura Devaney. As the Internet of Things impacts education, IT leaders are envisioning uber-connected schools and campuses. More...
Students starting nonprofit to build 3D printed hands
By Brittany Shammas, Sun Sentinel. FAU students are leveraging the popularity of 3D printers for a good cause. More...
Aerohive introduces adaptable wireless infrastructure
New products are intended to double wireless network capacity. More...
Florida State University System implements new online learning platform
New learning platform, Canvas, will be available on an opt-in basis. More...
EdCast launches world’s first “Global Educator Teach-A-Thon”
Teach-A-Thon Program awards $100,000 prize to educators who embrace knowledge sharing technology. More...
Higher education institutions move to the Oracle cloud
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Oracle exhibits continued momentum in the higher education market. Bellevue University, Kentucky State University, San Bernardino Community College District, and Vanderbilt University selected Oracle Cloud to ensure operational excellence and student success by transforming the way these institutions conduct business and serve their constituents—from faculty and staff to students. More...
Localist announces new metrics reports
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Localist, a cloud-based event technology platform that has powered more than two million events across the world, today announced “Localist Metrics,” a new reporting feature designed to provide immediate analytics and insights to event staff. More...
Blackboard unveils partnership with Uber
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Blackboard Inc., the world’s leading education technology company, today announced a new partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. that creates a convenient travel alternative for students at hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide. More...
Gamification, personalization, continued ed are trending in edtech
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. I’ve spent most of my life in and around schools. First as a student, then as a teacher and lately as an innovator building tools and launching programs. As Nelson Mandela said, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” More...