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Smartphones Hit Schools, MDM Vendors Don Thinking Caps
February 13, 2013
Want to block Angry Birds while a student is inside your school's Wi-Fi geo-fence? There's an MDM app for that.
University Data Sharing Project Takes Big Step Forward
February 08, 2013
Predictive Analytics Reporting (PAR) Framework initiative publishes its data definitions, clearing way for researchers to glean information from anonymized student data that might result in ways to improve graduation rates.
CIO Profiles: Ken Harris of Shaklee
February 08, 2013
Hands-on attention from higher-ups key to IT project success, says CIO for natural nutrition company Shaklee.
Monocle Harnesses BYOD In Classrooms
February 07, 2013
Top Hat Monocle tool turns flood of student-introduced smartphones and tablets into teaching devices.
Can Big Data Analytics Boost Graduation Rates?
February 05, 2013
Almost half of the students who begin college at a two- or four-year institution fail to earn a degree within six years. Can analytics help?
Early MOOC Takes A Different Path
January 30, 2013
Focused on "workplace skills," Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online pursues a different agenda than other companies that offer massive online open courses.
Big Data Profile: Ford Motor Company's Michael Cavaretta
January 28, 2013
Ford predictive analytics group lead Michael Cavaretta talks big data, machine learning and what he looks for in new hires.
Education Tech Investments Surpassed $1 Billion In 2012
January 25, 2013
As venture capitalists pour money into educational technology companies, some wonder whether they are just building a new bubble.
Big Data Profile: Booz Allen Hamilton's Josh Sullivan
January 18, 2013
Dr. Josh Sullivan, VP at consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, talks hiring challenges, big data consortiums, and more.
Is 2013 Year Of The MOOC?
January 17, 2013
Massive open online courses are forcing institutions to consider how to offer course credit and verify student identities.
Swartz Suicide Puts JSTOR Academic Database In Spotlight
January 15, 2013
Death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz renews debate over online content and copyright.
Online Education Policy Draws Fire In California
January 11, 2013
Higher education representatives and online education providers tussle over the impact of online, computer-mediated instruction on college students, faculty and budgets.
AgilOne's Cloud Service: Predictive Analytics On A Budget
January 08, 2013
AgilOne targets retailers lacking the technical infrastructure or personnel to develop a predictive customer model in-house.
Apple's Education Phenomenon: iPad
January 07, 2013
iPad's popularity with students and instructors helped Apple break its own education market sales records in 2012.
Why Moodle Matters To Teachers
January 07, 2013
Free Web app for course creation and management has become increasingly popular since its arrival a decade ago.
Big Data Profile: Mike Capone, ADP
January 02, 2013
We sat down with Mike Capone, senior VP and CIO at HR software provider ADP, to discuss career decisions, analytics trends and more.
Massive Open Online Courses Meet Higher Ed
December 20, 2012
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are prompting discussion about higher education's future and business model.
Should You Outsource Your Data Scientist?
December 18, 2012
If you can't hire a data scientist or develop one internally, you can outsource. But what are the downsides?
Big Data's Surprising Uses: From Lady Gaga To CIA
December 17, 2012
As big data analytics rapidly become mainstream, the technology shows promise in many unexpected places. Check out who's tapping into big data.
What's Your Big Data Worth?
December 17, 2012
Big data experts say accounting rules need to catch up to the fact that information has value that should be reflected on a company's books.
Big Data Profile: Catalin Ciobanu, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
December 13, 2012
In the first of our series on big data pros, we catch up with Catalin Ciobanu of Carlson Wagonlit Travel to talk career path, current challenges and more.
Future Power Grids Will Need Big Data Analysis
December 11, 2012
For the world's next-generation electrical networks, analysis and standardization will be just as important as power inverters and switches.
Big Data Classes For CXOs
November 20, 2012
Teaching C-suite executives the fundamentals of big data, a topic once confined to the rarefied world of computer scientists, is becoming a growth industry.
Meet The Elusive Data Scientist
November 16, 2012
Data scientists in Chicago share a glimpse at their everyday problems: organizational process, enterprise fiefdoms -- and yes, a big data talent shortage.
Windows' Worst Mistakes: From Clippy To Vista
October 25, 2012
Microsoft Windows has hit more than a few bumps in its 27-year history. As Windows 8 launches, let's review some of the low points.