Author: Melissa Diers
Echo360 ALP Research Champion Grant
As part of the Echo360 research grant program, additional grants have beenestablished to study the accuracy of the Echo360 transcription service built with Amazon Transcribe from Amazon Web Services (AWS).Research Champions studying ASR accuracy will be supported through a range of activities including: Grant funding of $5,000 (USD) to subsidize current research or new research […]
Oct 2, 2019
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Building Campus Consensus Around Education Technology Webinar
Building consensus around education technology decisions is a crucial hurdle for college leaders. The opinions and needs of various departments and faculty should be considered before choosing the tools that will improve your institution’s teaching and learning capabilities. Register now for this hour-long webinar to learn: Where the sticking points are in implementing new classroom […]
Apr 19, 2019
Echo360 Academic Champions Grant – Applications due April 12th
A grant has been established to assist and support our innovative faculty with embedding the use of Echo360 within their courses. Applications can be aimed at developing effective academic practice. There are up to eight awards available in 2019 to academics, researchers and education professionals. If selected, grant recipients will receive $3,000 USD. Half will […]
Mar 27, 2019
ELI 2019 Key Issues in Teaching and Learning
Each year, the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative surveys the higher education community to determine key issues and opportunities in postsecondary teaching and learning. These issues serve as the framework, or focal points, for our discussions and programming throughout the coming year. For 2019, more than 1400 community members voted. Read More…
Mar 15, 2019
EDUCAUSE Live! Webinar Exploring the 2019 Horizon Report
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Noon-1:30 p.m. CST Online UNMC is a member of Educause, registration if FREE! This webinar will explore the trends, challenges, and technology developments identified in the 2019 Horizon Report by a panel of global experts. Project exemplars included in the report will be showcased from three different institutions. Guest hosts will […]
Mar 8, 2019
Horizon Report Preview 2019 Available
The EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Preview provides summaries of each of the upcoming edition’s trends, challenges, and important developments in educational technology, which were ranked most highly by the expert panel. This year’s trends include modularized and disaggregated degrees, the advancing of digital equity, and blockchain. Read the Horizon Report Preview
Feb 21, 2019
Educause Artificial Intelligence in Education: Legal Considerations and Ethical Questions Webinar
This webinar will discuss how schools and other education providers can use artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to promote student success, improve retention, streamline enrollment, and better manage resources. It will cover the benefits and limitations of these emerging technologies, as well as related legal obligations regarding privacy, data protection, equal protection, and discrimination law. […]
Jan 21, 2019
Makerspaces: The Next Big Thing In Higher Education Learning Spaces
What exactly is a makerspace ? Close your eyes. Imagine a space 100% dedicated to creativity. It has exclusive, high-tech tools you can’t find anywhere else. It is outfitted with plush, comfortable furniture that enhance hardcore brainstorming sessions. It’s open and spacious, but contained enough to not be overwhelming. There is only one thing asked of you […]
Jan 17, 2019
The Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)
The Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR) is an open platform for online/blended faculty and instructional designers to connect, find inspiration, and collaboratively contribute innovative online teaching strategies. Each TOPR entry is licensed for remixing under a Creative Commons license to maximize adoption and adaptations. The editors of TOPR are pleased to announce the new entries […]
Jan 14, 2019
Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium Deadline for proposals is 02/01/19
University of Nebraska Online is excited to announce a call for proposals for the 2019 Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology Symposium. The symposium is an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn from nationally recognized experts, share their experiences and learn from the initiatives of colleagues from across the system.
Dec 27, 2018
