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Colorado State University's custom-built chatbot was developed on a secure network, so sensitive research and student information can be safely entered into it. -
Google has given money to support STEM education at Glenwood Community School District, apprenticeships at Iowa Western Community College and IT boot camps at Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa, among other programs.
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In the education space, quantum computing could usher in an entirely new generation of customized AI tutoring, though it could also dehumanize the learning process or exacerbate inequalities.
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With advances in technology and changes in the demographics of people attending university, the campus experience is evolving.
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Four officials from local colleges note that consulting the website should only be one piece of the college search process.
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When the cyber attacks began last year, one professor noticed his students' dependence on course materials being accessible online at any time -- so this semester, he issued a directive that students download all material to personal devices.
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Avoiding a confirmation fight with Congress, Obama tapped John B. King Jr. to serve as acting secretary until the end of his presidency.
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The announcement came as a surprise to many, as Duncan implied just days ago that he would stay until the Obama administration ends.
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A new study used an “engagement index tracker” to analyze how much was read, how often students interacted with the text, how often they used the textbook, the time spent reading and the number of highlights.
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Indiana University professors' use of e-books means students always have their books for class -- and saves them money.
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E-reader sales are on the decline, with more people succumbing to the convenience of reading books on their phones. But a recent survey showed that 92 of university students believed they could concentrate best when reading in print.
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Peidong Yang and Christopher Ré receive the 'Genius Grants' bestowed by the MacArthur Fellowship Program, which are meant to give each recipient the freedom to pursue their passions with no strings attached.
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The program will train drone technicians and pilots, and it will focus on agricultural applications of UAV technology.
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A comprehensive student success initiative is helping the university raise graduation rates.
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For the first time ever, the public can see the graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients at over 1,000 schools.
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Slideshows, when designed right, can be a useful part of online instruction. But they shouldn’t be the main, or the only, method of instruction.
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Hundreds of community colleges and other two-year schools are excluded from the scorecard because they award more certificates than degrees.
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Students are creating "multiple personalities" to cheat on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). How do they do it, and what are its implications?
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A number of organizations are banding together to address broadband network quality in rural and tribal libraries.
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The funding will go toward programs that focus on aiding students in danger of falling behind in class work.
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TeachLivE puts prospective teachers in classroom situations before they step into an actual classroom, which can help them determine whether they want to continue on the path toward becoming an educator.
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