Agile Publication Model May Establish Openness Protocol for Many Traditional Systems
A lot of great discussions and examples exist of open textbooks which focus on the publishing side. That is, making works openly available, either through open copyrights, free distribution, and other means of use and re-use. But I just came across a book publishing company, Sourcebooks, which is developing an Agile Publication Model (emphasis added). […]
Futurists Predict Six Major Issues Facing IT in Higher Education in 2012
Well, it’s that time of the year again–the beginning–so the predictions are out and David Raths of Campus Technology has submitted a few IT Trends to Watch in 2012. The subhead of his article is actually more descriptive of what you will find in it: Four eminent futurists predict the trend lines for 6 major […]
Tech Writer Asserts that Online Learning is Still in Beta Stage. True?
Recently, at an online site entitled Geek with Laptop, an article appeared suggesting we haven’t yet come very far in the development of online learning options. The piece, entitled “Will New “Motogoogle” Products Keep Online College Courses in Mind?” is primarily about the writer’s viewpoint that Google should step into the online education industry with […]
Area Industry Leaders, White House Business Council, Convene at UMass Boston’s Venture Development Center to Discuss Tech Worker Shortage
In a recent article entitled, “In high-tech, another kind of job crunch,” Boston Globe Staffer Katie Johnston reported the view of many in the area that Massachusetts must do more make the area a more inviting place to put down permanent roots after graduation for students with tech skills. Ms. Johnston writes: Massachusetts has developed a technology labor […]
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