| | 1. [VIDEO] AV/IT Weekly Update: Episode 13 | via AV Network Every week, the AV Technology team puts the latest industry news in context for IT and AV managers. In Episode 13 [06.02.17], technical advisor Justin O'Connor reviews Crown by Harman CDi Series amplifiers, FSR Inc Huddle BLOX Charging Station, Stewart Filmscreen Phantom HALR screens, and Ford AV's recent installation of Earthworks microphones. | Why This Matters: AV Technology’s weekly video series always gives us an interesting look at the latest AV news. This week, the second segment, which focuses on FSR Inc's Huddle BLOX Charging Stations, should be especially interesting to edtech enthusiasts. Could you see these cubes fueling collaboration at your institution? | | 2. You've Been Hacked! Explaining Cybersecurity to Students in an Interconnected Era | via Campus Technology Computer hackers, also known as cybercriminals, are infiltrating our world with ever-increasing sophistication. In October 2016, hackers disrupted service to Twitter, Netflix and other major websites. And just last month, another group compromised the online data of thousands of people and businesses — including hospitals and other emergency services. | Why This Matters: Campus IT teams know all too well that cybersecurity risks lurk around every corner, but other campuses stakeholders are likely less informed. Campus Technology shares advice that could help you help students keep their devices secure. | | 3. 5 ways to use predictive analytics in an ethical manner | via eCampus News Institutions are increasingly turning to predictive analytics to help determine if students will enroll, and if so, whether or not they’ll need support to stay on track for graduation. But this data use begs the question–are decision-makers using the data ethically? | Why This Matters: Thanks to predictive analytics, institutions have new insight that helps keep students on track, thereby boosting retention rates. But there are ethical concerns to consider when tapping into these metrics. |
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| | University IT Accessibility Coordinator, North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) | Production Sound Supervisor; University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA) | Instructional Designer, George Washington University (Washington, DC) | Director of Educational and User Technologiees, Walters State Community College (Morristown, TN) | Web Accessibility Coordinator, San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA) |
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