Cal State Fullerton offers free broadband, discounted tablet lending
Some students can sign up for free broadband and borrow devices through a new initiative to close the digital divide on campus.
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Gallaudet experiments with using holograms to teach ASL
Gallaudet University is among the institutions considering using hologram tech to reach new audiences and enrich engagement.
Sophia Learning expands credit transfer pathways
Students on the online learning platform Sophia Learning can now transfer credits to the University of the People, a tuition-free institution.
Office for Civil Rights turns focus to web accessibility
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights proactively initiated 100 compliance reviews in 2022 to check if schools, colleges and universities are providing accessible websites.
Ed. Dept. asks colleges to boost tech training for formerly incarcerated students
The U.S. Department of Education is asking colleges to review how they support formerly incarcerated students.
Internet Archive defends right to lend digital books, media
The Internet Archive, a nonprofit digital library, is fighting a lawsuit that could impact university library lending of digitized books.
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Vanderbilt apologizes for AI-written email following Michigan State shooting
A ChatGPT-authored consolation email was sent to Vanderbilt University students following the mass shooting at Michigan State University.
IBM expands tech training network with 45 new partnerships
IBM said the expansion will enable more adult learners, high school and college students to access IT training.
Online learning remains high priority for higher ed, Educause report finds
Colleges and universities are increasing their use of hybrid and blended learning models, but students still prefer face-to-face learning.
Friends remember SETDA director Candice Dodson as an edtech ‘powerhouse’
Friends and colleagues mourning online said Dodson's contributions to education will leave a lasting impact, many renewing their own commitments in her memory.