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The EduWire Daily Update offers readers a summation of the most critical news and trends in the higher-ed tech arena. It curates critical content for MOOC, Education Technology, Flip Classrooms, Learning Management Systems, Web 2.0, Pedagogy, Lecture Capture, Distance Learning, Classroom Audio, Classroom Video, Education Apps, Streaming, Control Systems, IT, and Security. |
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University takes 4 Steve Jobs steps to engage students |
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via eCampus News |
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When students have negative interactions with a school’s online systems, it hurts the brand and the bottom line—problems that are all too common in higher education. Luckily, there’s a relatively painless design fix that’s proven to increase enrollment. More »
Why This Matters: Your online systems should take a page from the Steve Jobs playbook, focusing on solid user experience design. Transforming online systems to incorporate human-centered design won't just help students — it will help your institution's bottom line. |
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Campus fraud firewalls |
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via University Business |
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Embezzlement originating from any corner of campus can threaten any college and university. As for the losses, they can be big.
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Why This Matters: How can technology prevent campus fraud? This article details the ways software and security tools can make a difference. |
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Central Michigan University Opens MakerBot Center |
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via Campus Technology |
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Central Michigan University (CMU) in Mt. Pleasant, MI has just opened the first MakerBot Innovation Center in Michigan. More »
Why This Matters: 3D printing is becoming more widely used in higher ed, and MakerBot's campus Innovation Centers are leading the charge. |
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| Blog Quote of the Day |
The Algorithmic Future of Education
"Algorithms circumscribe, all while giving us the appearance of choice, the appearance of personalization: Netflix thinks you’ll like the new Daredevil series, for example, based on the fact you’ve watched Thor half a dozen times. But it won’t, it can’t suggest you pick up and read Marvel’s Black Panther. And it won’t suggest you watch the DC animated comics series, either, because it no longer has a license to stream them. What’s the analogy of this to education? What are algorithms going to suggests? What does that recommendation engine look like?" — Audrey Watters, Hack Education |
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