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Using Technology to Help First-Gen Students
Two-Thirds of Phishing Emails in Ed Use ‘Attached Invoice’ Ploy
Techno-News Blog. The most common form of phishing email in education tends to include an attached invoice; 66 percent of hacker attempts use the attached invoice ploy to get unwary recipients to click on an infected link; another 28 percent use a payment notification scheme; and 6 percent try online order tricks. More...
A pioneer in the development of education technology
Techno-News Blog. If you want to discover how technology will change higher education provision in future, Rome-based International Telematic University Uninettuno, a wholly online institution, which claims to be a pioneer of educational technology, may be a good place to start. More...
10 Amazing Hackathon Ideas
Techno-News Blog. You have probably heard the term “hackathon,” but you may not be sure of what it means. A hackathon is most commonly associated with hackers or computer programmers. However, while hacking typically involves computers, hackathons are primarily events where groups of people gather to “hack” an idea. More...
3 ways technology & innovation are transforming classrooms
Techno-News Blog. A superintendent shares three tools his district uses to prepare their students for life. As we continue to embark through the Information Age, it’s crucial for educators to implement new strategies that will meet the needs of both students and industries. More...
Older students are the new normal at college. The reason? The recession and new technology
Techno-News Blog. American universities are becoming less traditional — or at least their students are. People over 25 or those with children are enrolling in college classes — so many that nearly 74 percent of American undergraduate students are “nontraditional.” They’re compelled by a recession that especially hurt less-educated employees, along with the worry that advancing technology could leave them without a job. More...
What is Machine Learning?
Techno-News Blog. The core insight of machine learning is that much of what we recognize as intelligence hinges on probability rather than reason or logic. Recognizing someone, planning a trip, plotting a strategy—each of these tasks demonstrate intelligence. More...
Google launches “Abtal Al Internet” initiative to teach children online safety habits
Techno-News Blog. Aiming to encourage children to be confident online explorers while avoiding potential cybersecurity pitfalls, Google has launched “Abtal Al Internet” (Internet Heroes) initiative in Arabic, a free online platform full of learning resources and interactive activities on online safety for kids, parents and educators. More...