Sight and sound are crucial elements in the success of distance learning classrooms. However, there is much more to consider than just the types of audio and video equipment to be used. Proper classroom acoustics, good speech intelligibility, clear sightlines, proper lighting, and seating arrangements all need to be considered when developing an effective distance learning classroom, which will benefit students and instructors alike.
Articles: UB Archive
3/1/2011
Pretty much everyone over the age of 15 knows the risks related to unprotected sex, so pretty much everyone takes precautions - including carrying effective protection that fits in a pocket or a purse.
2/1/2011
Interactivity: It's one of the hottest trends on campus, at least according to Ryan Cahoy, managing director at Rise Display. Way-finding is the most common application. Once people locate their destination on the on-screen map, they can either print the directions or have them e-mailed to a smart phone or linked through a QR code. Another popular use of interactivity is donor recognition.
2/1/2011
Budget Season Means Hefty State Cuts to Higher Ed
What institutional leaders are saying to lessen the blow
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2/1/2011
Based on Twitter, blogs, and web conferences, it looks like everybody in higher education is talking about check-ins, Facebook Places, Foursquare, Gowalla, and SCVNGR. No matter where they work, from liberal arts colleges to big state universities, many web communication and online marketing professionals have already adopted location-based services (LBS).
2/1/2011
Automating refunding and other billing and payments makes even more sense in this age of doing more with less. Those not in the business office may wonder about bursar operations. According to the team of five at Texas Women's University, that office is responsible for:
2/1/2011
Computer equipment is an obvious category choice for institutions unfamiliar with leasing. Here are other equipment types worthy of a lease option look:
2/1/2011
In a prior position within campus procurement, Gary Link of E&I Cooperative Purchasing did some digging and learned of departments that were leasing everything. "There were no controls over what they could and could not lease. If they didn't have the money to buy it, they were financing it," he recalls.
2/1/2011
With furloughs, layoffs, and slashed budgets becoming a "business as usual" occurrence in higher education, professional development is taking a hard blow. In some cases, it has been dramatically cut or eliminated for the foreseeable future. Yet, even in these trying times, a few proactive leaders have found new tools and creative tactics to keep people learning and growing. They are energizing their teams and raising morale with minimal expense.
2/1/2011
Global education has been a focus in American higher education for several years. Recently, we have seen an increase in conferences, speeches, and papers encouraging us to think globally and prepare our students for a world where success may be dictated by one's ability to navigate varying cultures, languages, and practices.
2/1/2011
Kno-it-All
The Kno tablet textbook features a reader, notebook, and web browser in a format that simulates the experience of paper textbooks. The Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled tablet provides a pen stylus so students can write directly on their textbooks or take notes. With a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to six hours, the single-screen tablet is 13.8 inches by 9.1 inches and a little over half an inch thick.
2/1/2011
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As the nation continues its climb out of the Great Recession, it's natural for economic and political commentators to focus on what needs to change to spur a new era of prosperity.
2/1/2011
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Misericordia University announced in October that it would introduce football, bringing the total number of Division III teams at Misericordia to 23.
2/1/2011
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Difficult economic times have spurred record numbers of prospective graduate students to look for ways to enhance or change careers. In fact, graduate enrollment increased nearly 40 percent over the past decade.
