Par Alexandre Roberge. Le monde vogue au fil des révolutions technologiques. Internet et les réseaux sociaux en sont l’exemple le plus patent des dernières décennies. Incontournables à tous les niveaux, les réseaux sociaux sont devenus une plaque tournante de nos rapports et même de ceux des politiciens. Voir l'article...
LMS : quoi de neuf ? - retour du iLearning Forum 2017
Par Frédéric Duriez. Les 24 et 25 janvier 2017 a eu lieu le salon iLearning Forum, qui est devenu au fil des années un rendez-vous pour découvrir les nouveautés du e-learning. Des dizaines de présentations ont permis de dégager une image des grandes orientations et des stratégies des éditeurs de plateformes de formation à distance (LMS pour learning management system). Voir l'article...
Time to act: UK Universities will be overtaken unless they embrace new technology
The report reviews best practice around the world to show how technology is benefiting universities and students through better teaching and learning, improved retention rates and lower costs. More...
First national academic 3D printing conference launches
Registration is now open for the first national academic 3D printing conference, Construct3D 2017, which will bring together leaders and educators in the digital fabrication discipline of 3D printing for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly expanding area of research and development. More...
Community colleges celebrate Career and Technical Education Month
By Meris Stansbury. California is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in career technical education, and California Community Colleges is supporting the momentum. More...
6 essential technologies on the higher ed horizon
By Meris Stansbury. Tablets are just the beginning of Natural User Inerfaces (NUIs) in college and university settings; and any institution interested in remaining relevant in the next five years should start redesigning their learning spaces to better promote collaborative learning. More...
Is higher ed ready for the big edtech explosion?
By Meris Stansbury. According to recent research, edtech spending is on the rise, with an estimated $252 billion to be spent by colleges and universities on campus edtech by 2020. More...
Edthena app leverages Chromebooks
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Video-based coaching and professional learning using a Chromebook is now a reality with Edthena’s new Chromebook app launching this week. Teachers can now complete an entire video coaching cycle – from recording to upload to feedback – on a Chromebook device. More...
Student Connections partners with postsecondary institutions
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Student Connections, a nonprofit affiliate of USA Funds, is considering additional colleges and universities for participation in a partnership program that is helping to optimize its latest product, Success Center. More...
Bring your campus leadership team to UBTech
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Register for UBTech, and bring your AV and IT leadership teams to maximize the experience for your university. More...