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| | Today's Top Stories | | 1. | 3 Ways to Use Digital Signage on Campus | | | via EdTech Magazine | | | Traditional bulletin boards have gone the way of the dinosaurs. More
Why This Matters: Digital signage can make a big visual impact, but it can also be a crucial part of campus communications. Read how schools are utilizing digital signage to foster better connections. |
| | 2. | 5 key points to consider when developing a mobile app for university students | | | via eCampus News | | | Mobile apps are meant to give your students a solution to a specific problem, for example, an app for dining services. The type of mobile app your team creates may vary depending upon your users needs. Regardless of what problem youre trying to solve, here are a few key points that you should consider before you begin development. More
Why This Matters: Mobile devices are ubiquitous on campus, but how are you connecting with students via these devices? If you're thinking of making the leap into mobile app development, you won't want to miss these tips from eCampus News. |
| | 3. | Indiana CIO Brad Wheeler Provides Update on Unizin | | | via Campus Technology | | | By the end of July, real-time data will begin flowing from Indiana University's Canvas learning management system into a data warehouse hosted by Unizin, according to IU Vice President and CIO Brad Wheeler. More
Why This Matters: If you've been curious about the current state of Unizin, you won't want to miss this update. With a focus on empowering institutions with good content and solid analytics, the consortium has big plans for the year ahead. |
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| | Blog Quote of the Day | Blackboard Learn Ultra: Ready or not?
"The company has made a lot of progress in the past four months with Ultra, has improved the overall message, and has introduced some useful tools coming out such as Predict and Planner. But the community needs more in terms of open and transparent communication, especially around Learn." Phil Hill, e-Literate |
|  | @whitneykilgore:
One of the downsides of OER is that they are costly to build and maintain and often $$ is not allocated to sustain/adapt them. #txeduchat |
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