Experts offer new resources for competency-based education
Experts offer new resources for competency-based education
Competency-based education (CBE) is making the rounds in higher education as colleges and universities, eager to explore alternative pathways, discuss the model’s potential. However, many initiatives have already…
EDUCAUSE exhibitors respond to key campus IT trends
Exhibitors at the 2013 EDUCAUSE conference in Anaheim, Calif., unveiled new ed-tech products that responded to several key trends in higher education, such as helping to ensure student…
How accessible are Google Apps?
Technology, often associated with helping to make life easier and more accessible, isn’t always as usable for some as others, accessibility researchers say. And with Google Apps quickly…
Taking the next step with open source
By now everyone knows that open-source software can be a cheaper alternative to proprietary software, though there are costs associated with hosting and support. So, how can you…
EDUCAUSE 2012 gathers influential higher ed IT experts
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference runs Nov. 6-9, 2012, in Denver, Colo., and is one of the premier gatherings for higher education IT professionals. The conference also will broadcast…
Report: Mobile app use exploding on campus
Colleges and universities have made significant gains in deploying mobile applications over the past year, according to the 2011 Campus Computing Survey, the largest continuing study of higher-education…
EDUCAUSE 2011 urges attendees to explore and share experiences
EDUCAUSE 2011 takes place Oct. 18-21 in Philadelphia, and this year's conference will let higher education leaders network, focus, discover, and inspire.
Model online school gets big gift from Gates Foundation
