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1 février 2015

Tech should not replace traditional learning, say students

By Harriet Line. In the 21^st century digital age, many universities are falling over backwards in a bid to attract students through their technology offering.
But if the views of sixth-formers speaking at a recent major conference are anything to go by, institutions should not be doing this at the expense of traditional methods. More...

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26 janvier 2015

CRe-AM – Creativity Research Adaptive roadMap

This project aims to bridge communities of creators with communities of technology providers and innovators, in a collective, strategic intelligence/roadmapping effort to streamline, coordinate and amplify collaborative work towards developing, enhancing, and mainstreaming new ICT technologies and tools by addressing the needs of different sectors of the creative industries. More...

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26 janvier 2015

Stephen Ibaraki Interview with Stephen Downes

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Stephen Ibaraki Interview with Stephen Downes
Stephen Downes, Jan 19, 2015.

The latest blog on the interview can be found in the IT Managers Connection (IMC) forum where you can provide your comments in an interactive dialogue. More...

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26 janvier 2015

New platform delivers live classes via mobile devices

Online education company WizIQ introduced the WizIQ Live Mobile Learning Platform, which the company says is the first platform to let educators to deliver live, interactive classes via smartphones. More...

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26 janvier 2015

Data shows widening gap in higher-ed technology adoption

Research from higher education technology association EDUCAUSE shows that in 2015, colleges and universities will need to evolve to address very real challenges of IT security, cost, and productivity, as well as providing user support for the “new normal” that covers mobile, cloud, online education, and BYOD environments. More...

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26 janvier 2015

Why colleges must move beyond BYOD

By Andrew Barbour. “We are transitioning from BYOD to bring-your-own-application (BYOA)—it’s really about the application,” said Chris LaPoint, vice president of product management at SolarWinds, a Texas-based company that develops IT management software. “The applications that run on those devices are potentially more important than the fact that these devices are showing up on the network. That’s the landscape of the problem.” More...

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25 janvier 2015

The Missing Analytics from iTunes U Courses

By Joshua Kim. The iTunes U Courses app does a few important things better than the mobile apps from Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L. These advantages include the ability for content downloading and offline course media consumption and an elegant and simple UI. Read more...

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25 janvier 2015

3 Priorities for EDUCAUSE’s Next CEO

By Joshua Kim. Congratulations to John O’Brien on his selection as the next CEO of EDUCAUSE. I don’t know John, but from what I can see from his background, (and knowing how thorough EDUCAUSE is with these sorts of processes), it seems that he will be a great choice to lead the organization. John will be taking over an EDUCAUSE on June 1st that, thanks to Diana Oblinger, is an excellent shape. Read more...

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19 janvier 2015

#Googleglass out, other smart tech in? Where is #educational bonus?

By Inge Ignatia de Waard. The wearable technologies are booming business, but a lot of it is still very expensive. And with Google just releasing today that Google glasses will be reinvented, if not stopped, it got me thinking about cost and educational options. Just think about all the developers that bought the Google glasses (1500$) and now get the news that the project is being reinvented. Or about those schools that purchased one set allowing students to research its functionality?
Certainly when looking at smart glasses, there is a lot of expensive material (coming) out. As multiple options are being launched (or are on the verge of being launched) I do wonder what to go for, budget wise. Read more...

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19 janvier 2015

5 ed-tech highlights from CES 2015

By Phillip Britt. The annual International Consumer Electronics Show is the showcase for newer technologies already in the marketplace and those soon to debut. More...

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