By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. eXe 1.0
eXe 1.0 has launched. eXe is "an Open Source authoring application to assist teachers and academics in the publishing of web content without the need to become proficient in HTML or XML markup. eXe can export content as self-contained web pages or as SCORM 1.2 or IMS Content Packages". More...
New LeMill Version (1.13) Released
By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. New LeMill Version (1.13) Released
I don't typical announce version releases (because I would quickly drown in them) but it's worth highlighting this software, "a service and a platform for finding, authoring and sharing open and free learning resources". More...
What Is 5G?
All of the US carriers have now launched some form of 5G cellular network. But what exactly is 5G, and how fast is it compared with 4G? Here are the facts we know so far. It’s messy. It’s very early days. And if you like new technology, it’s very exciting. More...
A Fresh Look at Blockchain in Higher Ed
Blockchain is advancing in higher education, as it is in all of society, with some interesting new applications and ramifications. Perhaps most importantly, blockchain will facilitate the difficult shift in higher education that we are now navigating. More...
A look at how Arizona State, Fresno State are using blockchain
The blockchain is a decentralized, internet-based digital ledger onto which organizations can record transactions. In the case of higher education, those transactions are academic accomplishments: courses completed, badges earned, degrees obtained. More...
More Colleges Use Chatbots to Communicate Online
In recent years, chatbots have become a common tool for banks and large companies around the world. Having human beings available to answer people’s questions and complaints can be costly, requiring many workers. More...
Can States Meet the Demand for Computer Science Classes?
A new report, “2019 State of Computer Science Education: Equity and Diversity,” from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), shows a marked uptick over the past year of states that are getting behind CS in their schools. More...
How does blockchain work in 7 steps — A clear and simple explanation.
And this technology, blockchain, still holds huge potential. Now could be the time for business developers, entrepreneurs and curious individuals to jump on the blockchain train and to be inspired. But such inspiration will require a better understanding of how the technology works first. More...
Solving these 5 issues will make education AR/VR go mainstream
Both AR and VR are such immersive and relatable ways to teach kids, that it just makes sense to use them. More...
The Future of Education is in 3d
5G is innovating education—creating experiences that go beyond the classroom through VR and AR technology. More...