| 1. Building APIs for the University and the Student |
via Campus Technology
A few years ago, three innovative Brigham Young University (UT) students decided to develop an improved version of the university registration system interface. They "screen-scraped" the official registration pages and created their own site. Some students used it to create their schedules, but they still had to enter their course selections into the official registration system. |
| Why This Matters: For BYU, building a consistent university-wide API was about more than exposing data for developers. It was also driven by the desire to empower students with that data and encourage innovation. |
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| 2. Nebraska campus taps IoT potential with kiosks that enable printing from anywhere |
via EdScoop
College IT directors are discovering the proliferation of things on the internet has opened up new ways to innovate on campus. |
| Why This Matters: The IoT is making campuses more connected. Read how the University of Nebraska is harnessing the power of the IoT for kiosks that facilitate printing from anywhere on campus (and beyond) while also tracking printing processes and supplies. |
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| 3. How 6 thriving institutions are leveraging alternative credentials for student success |
via eCampus News
As higher education evolves, so, too, do the paths to degrees. And attaining a degree often involves alternative credentials including MOOCs, micro-credentialing or badges, or non-credit certificate programs. |
| Why This Matters: Has your institution embraced alternative models? Read how schools are pioneering new learning pathways with credentialing. |
