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April 24, 2017

 
 
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1. Q&A: Artificial Intelligence Expert Shares His Vision of the Future of Education
via EdTech Magazine
Joseph Qualls is a clinical assistant professor in the University of Idaho’s College of Engineering. He’s also an expert in artificial intelligence and the founder of a research and development company that uses AI to solve problems for the U.S. military and industry. In Qualls’s vision of the future, AI will dramatically change the way we deliver healthcare, entertain ourselves, conduct warfare and, of course, teach college students.
Why This Matters: Could artificial provide the solution to problems plaguing higher ed? This AI expert thinks so — read why in this interview.
 
2. 3 ways new-to-online students can thrive with virtual learning
via eCampus News
Digital learning opportunities are widely available and abundant today. From MOOCs to digital study aids to virtual tutoring, there are many ways for students to hone their academic skills while still maintaining flexibility in their schedules. An added bonus? They can often do this from the comfort and convenience of their own computer, smartphone, or other electronic device.
Why This Matters: As opportunities for learning digitally increase exponentially, we may assume all students have a level of comfort learning via tech. But for the uninitiated, jumping into digital learning can be daunting. This article breaks down how to help them make the leap.
 
3. Your DIY Website Audit for International Recruitment
via Inside Higher Ed
In this post, we will outline a process to audit your site with the sole goal of improving international recruitment results.
Why This Matters: Want to improve international recruitment at your institution? This website audit is a good place to start.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
4. District, tech companies partner with UT to design new high school (Education Dive)
5. Report Reveals Community College Innovations, Tech Planning Priorities (Campus Technology)
6. Online Bridging for Computer Engineering: Broadening Access to High-Demand Competencies (The EvoLLLution)
7. Higher ed choices: Ground-mount versus rooftop (University Business)
8. First massive free learning platform turns 10 (IT Online)
9. Former Hewlett Packard Enterprise exec named to senior Education post (EdScoop)
10. Calculate the True Cost of an Online Degree (U.S. News & World Report)
 
 
 
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Higher Education in the Disinformation Age
"We face a crisis in all our information institutions – journalism and higher education, in particular. Expertise is now utterly suspect. We mistrust (print) journalists – “the mainstream media,” whatever that means; we mistrust academics; we mistrust scientists." —Audrey Watters, Hack Education
 
 
 
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An old classic about library interface design problems, "Finding Time in the Penn State Libraries": www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKvR0OC4nYc#OSI2017
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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