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7 décembre 2014

Top Ed-Tech Trends of 2014: Buzzwords

By Audrey Watters. It’s time once again for my annual review of the dominant trends in education technology. This is the fifth year that I’ve done this. It’s a massive undertaking, aided in part by the weekly roundups of all the education-related news that I write every week. It’s a project that I both dread – I mean, this is how I will spend December – and adore. I learn so much about the politics, industry, implementation, ideology, business, and bullshit by scrutinizing the year's occurences so closely. More...

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7 décembre 2014

The Monsters of Education Technology

By Audrey Watters. I was supposed to spend 2014 finishing my first book Teaching Machines. But that didn’t happen. It didn’t happen for a lot of reasons, many of which have to do with the economic realities of being a woman outside of academia, outside of mainstream journalism writing about ed-tech. Strangely, I don’t get offered big book deals.
Instead I spent much of 2014 on the road, traveling and speaking extensively about ed-tech’s histories, ideologies, and mythologies. People will pay you to keynote, I’ve learned, (or at least, they'll pay your travel expenses) even if you insist that you're a writer, not a speaker. More...

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7 décembre 2014

3D printing curriculum released for college instructors

STEM educators, especially those teaching engineering and design, will now have access to a free, customizable 3D printing curriculum intended to give students a leg-up in the job market. More...

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7 décembre 2014

10 best Apple and Android Apps for research

By Meris Stansbury - eCampus. One of the biggest perks to including mobile devices in the classroom is also one of the most basic—conducting research with the touch of a finger. And outside of downloading Google’s search app, many apps cater intuitively to finding articles and annotation sources, which is helpful for any student, educator or librarian. More...

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7 décembre 2014

Information Technology

By Thomas W. Durso. “Your reputation is at risk.
That was the message relayed to Marist College Vice President and CIO Bill Thirsk by a hiring manager who had been contacted by a former employment candidate. The job seeker had attempted to apply for a position through the New York college’s online employment system, only to give up because the user experience was so frustrating. More...

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7 décembre 2014

UBTech 2015 June 15-17 Orlando

UBTech 2015 June 15-17 Orlando
YOUR FUTURE IS BEING DETERMINED. BE THERE.
Join us in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek.
Place your campus at the forefront of innovation. Understand the forces that are reshaping the higher education landscape. Discover the technology innovations and practical strategies for success that power today’s ascendant institutions. Experience insights, solutions, and networking that will change the way you lead. Join a record number of attendees. Attend UBTech 2015!
Presentation Submissions Open September 2014.
Registration Opens January 2015. More...

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7 décembre 2014

Higher ed institutions use technology to increase collaboration, learning

By UB Custom Publishing Group. Cutting-edge higher education institutions across the country are leveraging AV and IT technology to advance the learning experience on their campuses. Five of these institutions were honored at the 2014 AMX Innovation Awards, which were presented this past June at UBTech, higher ed’s leading national technology and leadership conference. More...

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7 décembre 2014

How I Give Big Talks

By Joshua Kim. Every time that I give a keynote address or some other big talk I get nervous. During the talk I’m fine. I actually really like the speaking in front of an audience. It is the time leading up to the talk that is nerve wracking. Read more...

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7 décembre 2014

11 Higher Ed Groups That I’m Thankful For

By Joshua Kim. My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is when we go around the table and everybody says what they are thankful for. In that spirit, I’d like to share 11 reasons why I’m grateful to work at the intersection of learning and technology. Read more...

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7 décembre 2014

5 Ways to Grow Your Digital Fluency

By Eric Stoller. If you've ever tried to define "technology," you know that it can be daunting. A conversation about increasing digital fluency can lead to an epic list of considerations. There are so many different aspects to consider when it comes to things like technology, hardware, software, apps, social media, digital identity, and information systems. When we try to look at the big picture, it can sometimes stop us in our tracks and keep us from picking up new skills to add to our digital toolkit. More...

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