Education
Higher education institutions have a unique set of IT requirements. Learn about emerging trends and technology concerns impacting the goals of the higher education marketplace from an IT perspective.
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Modern Technology in Education
Technology has heavily impacted almost every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. In many ways, one might think that education hasn’t changed much over the years. If you look at classroom photos of decades ago, the scene might look familiar because it’s very similar to the modern classroom. The teacher is lecturing
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ICT in Education – The EdTech Revolution
The concept of EdTech – a portmanteau of “education” and “technology” – has evolved considerably since the days when things like free laptops and massive open online courses (MOOCs) were pretty much the focal point of the “ICT in education” discussion. Since those heady days of the hugely popular One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) campaign
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How Many Skills to List on Your Resume?
Maybe you’ve just graduated. Maybe it’s time for a career change. Maybe a position at an exciting and forward-thinking company has just been posted on LinkedIn. Maybe you’re looking for a higher salary. Either way, it’s time to dig out your resume and get ready to start crafting your application. And so here comes the
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Top 5 Online Resources for Great Data Analytics Courses
Data analytics is becoming a red-hot field, with demand for data scientists and analytics experts continuing to grow strongly in 2019. According to IBM, the number of jobs for data professionals in the US will increase to over 2.7 million by 2020 as more and more organizations seek new recruits with the skills to exploit
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The Lack of Tech in Education Is Not Preparing Our Kids for the Future
Why do we send our children to school? To get them out of the house, out of the way? No – because we entrust the educational system to teach them how to become responsible, productive citizens, and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for adulthood. So, why the lack of tech in education?
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Amazon Supports Digital Literacy with Donation to Canada Learning Code
Amazon is recognising the importance of growing technological literacy in the next generation with a generous of $525,000 donation to Canada Learning Code, Canada’s leading national charity championing digital literacy education. This donation will support the development of a Canadian kindergarten-to-grade-12 computer science education framework as well as coding education programs. This includes a traveling mobile classroom
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Top Business Students Expect Technology to Boost their Careers
Top university business students competing in the finals of KPMG’s International Case Competition (KICC) are extremely bullish that technology will enhance their work lives and experience. All of the students expect technology will have a significant and positive impact on their careers, with more than half anticipating that it will radically change the work they
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Information Systems Sector Showing Job Growth and Salary Increase
Students who earn degrees in Information Systems (IS) earn higher starting salaries than fellow business-school counterparts. Additionally, IS students benefit from one of the strongest national placement averages. These statistics are just some of the findings from the latest edition of the Information Systems Job Index, produced by researchers from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, in partnership
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