(Getty Images) $120K for dorm Wi-Fi upgrades? College CIO does it himself instead After a case of sticker shock, Illinois College's assistant CIO rolled up his sleeves and recruited a student worker to fix a weak wireless signal. Nov 27, 2019 By Jake Williams
(Earth creation tools / Google Earth) Google Earth’s creation tools help students tell stories with maps The new creation tools allow students to build visual narratives and engage with learning on a deeper level, one teacher told EdScoop. Nov 26, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Pacific University (born1945 / Flickr) Pacific University hires executive to head dual CIO-CISO role Improving data governance and enabling the transformation of education through technology will be Brandon Gatke's top priorities, he told EdScoop. Nov 25, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Four cybersecurity pointers for safer school networks Commentary: Consistent education and filtering data are among the ways they can become safer, says edWeb.net’s Stacey Pusey. Nov 25, 2019 By Stacey Pusey
(Getty Images) Half a million students have visited California state parks virtually The parks agency says it's reached a milestone in sharing the state's natural beauty, all without anyone needing to leave their desk. Nov 21, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) When digitizing your curriculum, think coordination Commentary: Today’s digital resources are “all over the place,” but several new tools and standards provide hope, writes edWeb.net’s Michele Israel. Nov 20, 2019 By Michele Israel
(Getty Images) Ohio’s Miami U. looks for first chief data officer Focused on data governance and accessibility, the new CDO will be in charge of developing and guiding an institution-wide data strategy. Nov 19, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) 7 mistakes to avoid when developing a campus mobile app Commentary: UCF’s mobile director says not getting to freshmen and overplanning are two of the most common mistakes schools make. Nov 18, 2019 By Ryan Seilhamer
(Getty Images) Rural STEM education bill aims to grow workforce If passed, the legislation would set up grants for research and development of STEM education plans for rural schools. Nov 15, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Fabian Mardi / Unsplash) Educause cyber director looks to grow higher ed CISO community Months into his role as Educause's cyber director, Brian Kelly is leaning on his experience as a CISO to build a community for his peers. Nov 15, 2019 By Jake Williams