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Improve Remote Learning With Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

With many colleges and universities opting for remote learning this fall, VDIs offer a way to bridge the desktop divide and improve student outcomes.

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Adjusting to Entirely New Online Learning Schedules

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How to Plan a Virtual Graduation Celebration Like No Other

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The Graduating Class of 2020 Gets Its Commencement — Online

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The Remote Learning Diaries: My Last Semester at Zoom University

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For Esports Programs in Higher Education, Now Is the Time to Thrive

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Reflections on How to Improve Online Learning

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The Remote Learning Diaries: How to Turn Your Home Into an Effective Remote Learning Environment

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In the Fight Against COVID-19, Some Tools Are 3D-Printed

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How Community Colleges Solve Remote Learning Challenges

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Adjust Tech for Different Subjects

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Connecting College Campuses Through Cloud Computing

Cloud-Based Platforms are Helping Institutions Manage and Deliver Services Across Multiple Locations

Overcoming 3 Common Cloud Adoption Challenges

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Learning Curve: 3 Campus Cloud Challenges Your College Should Expect

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How to Simplify Resource Management in Higher Education with Azure Tags

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SQL Server 2008’s End of Life Opens New Role for Database as a Service

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Why Ottawa University Built a State-of-the-Art Esports Arena

While other campuses may have a room with a dozen computers set aside for esports, Ottawa University, located in Ottawa, Kan., provides its esports team with a fully outfitted arena in its Larry D. Peters Auditorium. The university set up the stadium with a state-of-the-art video production system and broadcasting capabilities, in addition to stocking it with computer power through a build-out with Horizon AVL and CDW.
How IT Changed the Game for Oregon State University Athletics
Colleges Make Ideal Partners for Smart City Initiatives

Local governments and higher education institutions provide similar services to their communities, including parking, transportation, public safety, facilities management and wayfinding aids. That's one reason that cities and colleges are partnering to develop and test smart city technologies — networking, Internet of Things devices and data analytics — that make these services safer and more efficient.
What Does Higher Education Digital Transformation Look Like?

University IT leaders may be used to the process of IT upgrades, both large and small. However, digital transformation initiatives are forcing universities to expand their thinking around technology integrations on campus. We spoke with experts to understand just what constitutes a digital transformation and what it means for university stakeholders.
EDUCAUSE 2019: Universities Build High-Density Wi-Fi Networks to Streamline Student Services

Students, faculty and staff are dependent on strong, reliable campus network connections, which means IT leaders will need to have an infrastructure that can support large numbers of users at any given time. See how Butler University upgraded its Wi-Fi to mitigate bottlenecks in high-traffic areas on campus.

To stay up to date on all of the news and ideas coming out of EDUCAUSE, follow EdTech's coverage on the EDUCAUSE 2019 conference hub.

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As a new era of Big Data emerges, it is pertinent that CPOs and CISOs work together to ensure data collection is ethical and secure.

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How Higher Ed Chief Privacy Officers and CISOs Can Boost Student Privacy

Learn the difference between emergency remote teaching and rigorous online teaching.

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From Emergency Remote Teaching to Rigorous Online Learning

Robert Crockett, University of Florida graduate student, repairs his girlfriend's computer in order to complete his remote online courses during the COVID pandemic.

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Stepping Up to Fix Hardware Problems

A Michigan State University student shares her thoughts on real-time virtual instruction vs. prerecorded lectures.

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Grappling with Virtual Learning

Here’s a look at the trolls and other issues threatening remote learning — and tips on how to avoid them.

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How To Keep Cyber Shenanigans Out Of The Digital Classroom

With students and faculty spending an increasing amount of time online, data privacy has never been more important — or more challenging.

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Protecting Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Landscape

Reflecting on the early days of the transition, a University of Missouri undergrad feels optimistic about e-learning but is realistic about some of the shortcomings.

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The Remote Learning Diaries: Embracing the New Normal

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Solving Remote Learning Struggles for Students with Vision and Hearing Loss

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Why On-Premises Storage Still Matters in Higher Education

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Could Artificial Intelligence Solve Cybersecurity Staffing Shortages?

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