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H-1B At Center Of Immigration Reform Debate
May 16, 2013
H-1B is just one of the hot-button issues in the immigration reform act now being debated by the Senate Judiciary Committee. But it is the one that matters most to IT.
CIO Profile: James Knight Of Chubb
May 15, 2013
In his continuing role as insurer's chief information exec, Jim Knight's top goal is developing Chubb's data analytics capabilities.
Beware Batch Processing Of Kids: Ed Tech Expert
May 13, 2013
Online learning should not supplant kids coming together to participate in teams, says researcher Justin Reich.
Digital Globes: New Spin On Classroom Staple
May 08, 2013
Right now digital globes are too expensive for most classrooms, but promise an exciting new way to teach geography and more.
Groundbreaking Online Library Intrigues Educators
April 30, 2013
Digital Public Library of America gives researchers access to collections that previously would have required visiting another university, lets librarians augment their schools' education.
Needed: CIO As Strategist
April 23, 2013
CIOs should impart to their staff what the IT department does and why it matters. Cynthia Montgomery's book on strategy is a good template.
H-1B: Ripe For Reform
April 16, 2013
20% of H-1B petitions granted last year went to just four firms, all outsourcers. That's just one of several proofs that the controversial visa program is hurting U.S. tech.
Distance Learning Regulation Needs Simplification, Officials Say
April 12, 2013
Former education secretary Richard Riley heads effort to make it easier for students to take online classes by standardizing state regulations.
California Expands Use Of MOOCs
April 11, 2013
California expands edX "blended" classroom experiment, sees increase in course pass rates.
8 MOOCs Transforming Education
April 10, 2013
The early market for massive open online courses (MOOCs) brings more approaches than you might realize. Take a look at 8 game changers.
H-1B Rush Sparks Broader Debate
April 09, 2013
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services division holds computerized lottery to distribute visas in random fashion. IT talent shortage debate continues.
IT Needs To Think Like Sales
April 08, 2013
You don't need to always be closing, but you should always be challenging.
How To Make A MOOC, MIT Style
March 29, 2013
Here's how MIT professor Eric Lander's introduction to biology course is being turned into a massive open online course for remote students.
Is There A Viz Wall In Your Future?
March 27, 2013
Some companies are installing visualization walls -- big banks of high-definition screens -- to see the big picture on their big data.
MOOCs Are Here To Stay, Profs Say
March 20, 2013
Professors who teach massive open online courses predict they will bring down the cost of higher education -- but not all agree on whether MOOCs should offer credits.
Chubb CIO Explains His No-Stress Social Rollout
March 19, 2013
Jim Knight, global CIO for Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, says the company's move to Jive as a social business platform is all about innovation and collaboration. Not required: sleepless nights.
Education CIO Profile: Yale's Len Peters
March 14, 2013
Yale University's CIO discusses his career path, disruptive forces in education technology and more.
Boston, IBM Plot Smarter City
March 14, 2013
Public-private partnerships aim to deliver services that cash-strapped cities can't provide on their own. In Boston, pilot projects tackle energy, traffic and more.
Boundless Seeks Court Ruling On Free Online Textbooks
March 07, 2013
At stake is the future of a free online alternative to expensive college textbooks, says open-source textbook maker.
FCC Chairman Outlines Plans To Free Up Spectrum
March 07, 2013
Whether FCC Chairman Genachowski is reappointed or not, he says a multi-fold vision for making better use of wireless spectrum will proceed.
What's Excel's Place In Big Data Age?
March 04, 2013
Microsoft has its own opinion. But do CIOs want to make Excel the analytics engine for the masses?
Could A MOOC Ease Your Talent Problems?
February 27, 2013
Boston's EdX partnership with MIT should spur CIOs to consider creating their own massive open online courses to fill skills gaps.
Netbooks Hang Strong In Classrooms
February 14, 2013
Netbooks will continue to lead tablets and laptops in education sales this year, predicts ABI Research.
Big Data Profile: Jayanth Garlapati, DonorsChoose
February 11, 2013
Newly hired data scientist Jayanth Garlapati talks about blazing trails and his job helping DonorsChoose mine trends in teaching innovations.
Coursera Courses Approved For College Credit
February 07, 2013
Certification group says five Coursera classes measure up, but universities must decide whether to award formal credit.