Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/topics/ed-tech/http://www.downes.ca/post/79902/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79902/rdDATAMETA LAB, TopSciNet, Oct 12, 2026 This looks like a really useful set of tools: "Free online tools with no signup: line counter, image resizer, compressor, PDF converter, QR generator, percentage calculator and more. Everything runs in your browser, so your files never leave your device." What's funny is that I…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttp://www.downes.ca/post/79907/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79907/rdYaretzy Gabriela Calamaco Munguia, unitwin-unoe, Oct 12, 2026 This post from a primary school teacher and Master's student from the Benemérita Escuela Normal de Coahuila (BENC) in Mexico recounts her experience attending the UNESCO's Digital Learning Week 2026 in France. "It was not a feeling of smallness as a synonym…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttp://www.downes.ca/post/79912/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79912/rdMichał "rysiek" Woźniak, Songs on the Security of Networks, Oct 12, 2026 This article is much too long and has a but of a tone, but it is chock full of evidence to back up what it says, and what it says is important: the media itself is responsible for the near total control of the tech industry over its…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttp://www.downes.ca/post/79913/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79913/rdOle Bjørn Rekdal, Social Studies of Science, Oct 12, 2026 Via a Mastodon post from Alfie Kohn posted today I encountered this great 2014 article on how urban legends are perpetuated in academic writing. The article looks at the chain of commentary around the idea that spinach is a great source of iron (it isn't). You…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttp://www.downes.ca/post/79914/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79914/rdClaudio Cinà, Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs, Oct 12, 2026 "Many who succeed in academia become reliant on the recognition of its gatekeepers - tenure committees, journal editors, prize juries—until that recognition becomes the currency of existence." See also: qualifications and brain…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttp://www.downes.ca/post/79915/rdhttp://www.downes.ca/post/79915/rdBrad Woods, Brad Woods Digital Garden, Oct 12, 2026 The is the approach I'm trying to take with CList: "With the capabilities of natural language processors, we can create a new approach to teaching UIs. User-driven UI. Instead of pushing features onto the user, the user pulls them in when needed. The software always…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMTVoiceshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/google-offers-500-free-tech-certifications-through-miami-nonprofithttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/google-offers-500-free-tech-certifications-through-miami-nonprofitGrow With Google is working with the Miami nonprofit Get Tech Knowledge to offer three- to six-month certifications in building tech businesses, turning data into decisions, and IT or cybersecurity.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:53:52 GMTNewshttps://www.cccoer.org/webinar/choosing-national-priorities-for-open-education-listening-session-hosted-by-cccoer-oea/#new_tabhttps://www.cccoer.org/webinar/choosing-national-priorities-for-open-education-listening-session-hosted-by-cccoer-oea/#new_tabOpen Education is a solution to many challenges facing education today, but too often isn't part of the conversation among leaders and policymakers. This fall, CCCOER is collaborating with the Open Education Association on a field-wide conversation about how Open Education can have a larger impact for learners. The…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMTLiz YataOrgs & Researchhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/12/sailpoint-rolls-out-new-capabilities-to-address-agentic-ai-identity-security-challenge.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/12/sailpoint-rolls-out-new-capabilities-to-address-agentic-ai-identity-security-challenge.aspxAI agents are quickly moving from experiments into everyday enterprise environments, but the security controls around them are not keeping pace, according to enterprise identity security company SailPoint.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:58:00 GMTNewshttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/building-responsible-ai-in-edtech-a-learner-protection-framework/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/building-responsible-ai-in-edtech-a-learner-protection-framework/In this post, we look at why these three make up the AWS CAF-AI perspectives EdTech leaders should mature first, and what building each one looks like in practice.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:57:21 GMTRakesh SinghVendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9347/have-any-student-mac-users-have-the-content-area-of-their-classes-blockedhttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9347/have-any-student-mac-users-have-the-content-area-of-their-classes-blockedHi, everyone! I just spoke with a student who installed the new MacOS 27 Golden Gate. It included a Safari update and she could access every other tab except the CONTENT one. It was like this in 2 of her classes. If this happens to anyone else, she got it working through Chrome, but has anyone else run into this issue?Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:52:54 GMTJane.O.1385Vendorshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachingGreat presentations are rarely about great slides. Instead, they come from instructors who connect naturally with students, maintain eye contact and keep technology from interrupting the learning experience. While presentation remotes have existed for years, most simply replace a keyboard’s arrow keys. Logitech's…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:32:07 GMTJohn Breeden IINewshttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/university-of-arizona-researchers-accelerate-rare-pediatric-disease-drug-repurposing-with-aws/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/university-of-arizona-researchers-accelerate-rare-pediatric-disease-drug-repurposing-with-aws/At the University of Arizona (U of A) College of Medicine – Phoenix, a translational neuroscience lab of eight researchers is pursuing a mission to find and repurpose existing drugs as potential treatments for rare pediatric disorders. Working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the team connected four AWS services into…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:06:27 GMTIsabelle Schrauwen, PhD,Vendorshttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837211/the-pivotal-college-requirement-when-ai-has-the-answers-how-you-think-matters-mosthttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837211/the-pivotal-college-requirement-when-ai-has-the-answers-how-you-think-matters-mostTo prepare students for an uncertain future, higher education must teach not only what to learn, but how to question, adapt and...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:29 GMTTheresa Carlson, Nhaim KhouryNewshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxPNC10QkVxRXNEYmE1ZTdGU3JZUnRyWkFQU21EVTJkZ21IbWxEeW9DUEI2aEZTNjFrU0t0RFNZcXgwQW1FVzF0ZFQ1OUFhenhSckdoUS01TGl1UE5RRVJaT1h3LXFfUE9GSGtENkgwanBENjVCRVV5MTJGR25TWERvRVlPQTM2b3lENGViQjB0am9YWlFYbGJiQTVUMmpudk5DelJlbmtDTlNaQ0xDYjZuREdvM09UdnFhSVVES1VkQW1CNm9sZjJmYUhCbW0yT1J6MkV4blFKdFdUenVZeFd3a093?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxPNC10QkVxRXNEYmE1ZTdGU3JZUnRyWkFQU21EVTJkZ21IbWxEeW9DUEI2aEZTNjFrU0t0RFNZcXgwQW1FVzF0ZFQ1OUFhenhSckdoUS01TGl1UE5RRVJaT1h3LXFfUE9GSGtENkgwanBENjVCRVV5MTJGR25TWERvRVlPQTM2b3lENGViQjB0am9YWlFYbGJiQTVUMmpudk5DelJlbmtDTlNaQ0xDYjZuREdvM09UdnFhSVVES1VkQW1CNm9sZjJmYUhCbW0yT1J6MkV4blFKdFdUenVZeFd3a093?oc=5Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:07:53 GMTwww.hepi.ac.ukVendor Watchhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOcnNUekpRQ2tOTnFZMHRaOFdTVmhNeW1NOFlOSEVNTWRnZG8tWUlHMWdsNkxIM3JubkVoTWdrM1loZW5SbHplSDJqVHptZjYwRHZNTHVuVzVWMTN0ZWFLY2lCeF81b2EzVUNxOE5tcDBYRTJQU3c2UlhDTU52OEFuS3U1cC1mV1ZPb2hYcVc3WE5lWHpSSjVTSEZPMllFS0ZnZzVObGpPajdlM2hrdmxPQjk2Qlp5WjBuMVdFLVhIMA?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOcnNUekpRQ2tOTnFZMHRaOFdTVmhNeW1NOFlOSEVNTWRnZG8tWUlHMWdsNkxIM3JubkVoTWdrM1loZW5SbHplSDJqVHptZjYwRHZNTHVuVzVWMTN0ZWFLY2lCeF81b2EzVUNxOE5tcDBYRTJQU3c2UlhDTU52OEFuS3U1cC1mV1ZPb2hYcVc3WE5lWHpSSjVTSEZPMllFS0ZnZzVObGpPajdlM2hrdmxPQjk2Qlp5WjBuMVdFLVhIMA?oc=5Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:04:23 GMTThe TabVendor Watchhttps://internet2.edu/no-cost-cloud-resources-your-faculty-should-know-about/https://internet2.edu/no-cost-cloud-resources-your-faculty-should-know-about/By Daphne McCanse, Strategic Research Communications Consultant Many faculty, researchers, and students desire to use cloud resources but often lack funding to access them. Here is what they may not know: There are federally funded options available at no cost. The National Science Foundation and its partners support…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMiko GonzagaOrgs & Researchhttps://corp.kaltura.com/blog/great-chat-whats-next/https://corp.kaltura.com/blog/great-chat-whats-next/The post Great chat. What’s next? appeared first on Kaltura.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:27:45 GMTelior LevyVendorshttps://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/12/how-higher-ed-can-fight-fraud-without-collecting-more-student-data/https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/12/how-higher-ed-can-fight-fraud-without-collecting-more-student-data/As students settle into the academic year, colleges and universities are managing a growing identity challenge that extends far beyond enrollment. The post How higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data appeared first on eCampus News.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAlix Melchy, JumioNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/12/ai-literacy-and-new-admissions-disadvantage-opinionhttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/12/ai-literacy-and-new-admissions-disadvantage-opinionAdmission offices should be transparent about their AI-detection policies and procedures.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTElizabeth ReddenNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/12/plans-remove-blue-light-emergency-phones-draw-criticismhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/12/plans-remove-blue-light-emergency-phones-draw-criticismSome parents and students say they feel unsafe after the University of Connecticut became the latest institution to decommission its blue-light phones and transition to a safety app. But experts say both technologies focus on the wrong problem.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTNewshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE41M2hFTUREWDVLNXItTlFESWppdS1KNnN1cWtjX3cwTmJQdFpuVG9oTnNYR1hTUXFITzBTako2ZTd1aG5NaVFKbnZRbC14M19KMXVYSlFXQ0FDUUUyeFhCbW1rT1BWYkk?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE41M2hFTUREWDVLNXItTlFESWppdS1KNnN1cWtjX3cwTmJQdFpuVG9oTnNYR1hTUXFITzBTako2ZTd1aG5NaVFKbnZRbC14M19KMXVYSlFXQ0FDUUUyeFhCbW1rT1BWYkk?oc=5Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:27:39 GMTThe Phoenix NewsVendor Watchhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9yQlRyV0pOaDBDb3F3Wnh6SzFUWXl2VVFoeF9xTnFWSFFER3JrVm1TaWpIczVsdWltcVBkZTdQZDlrcldTbkVLRGdTakw1dS05UUJvcV9fa0lEWWtlTS1ibU5Va1NCR1lENzN1bFVHZEtfMURPSGRlQ295OA?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9yQlRyV0pOaDBDb3F3Wnh6SzFUWXl2VVFoeF9xTnFWSFFER3JrVm1TaWpIczVsdWltcVBkZTdQZDlrcldTbkVLRGdTakw1dS05UUJvcV9fa0lEWWtlTS1ibU5Va1NCR1lENzN1bFVHZEtfMURPSGRlQ295OA?oc=5Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:34:40 GMTCurtin UniversityVendor Watchhttps://marcwatkins.substack.com/p/discernment-in-the-age-of-agentshttps://marcwatkins.substack.com/p/discernment-in-the-age-of-agentsCalls to pace the frontier and slow AI development for safety miss the very real changes ubiquitous AI brings to our professional and personal lives.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:36:38 GMTMarc WatkinsVoiceshttps://mikecaulfield.substack.com/p/in-the-world-of-llms-the-descriptionhttps://mikecaulfield.substack.com/p/in-the-world-of-llms-the-descriptionThe Memex has arrived, for anyone with the sense to see it.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:08:31 GMTMike CaulfieldVoiceshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/opinion-how-ai-is-changing-it-career-pathways-in-higher-edhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/opinion-how-ai-is-changing-it-career-pathways-in-higher-edThe accelerating development of artificial intelligence is changing the value of certain skills, the long-term outlook of certain careers and what aspiring IT professionals should do to stay ahead of the curve.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:47:27 GMTNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-higher-ed-should-teach-baseline-ai-skillshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-higher-ed-should-teach-baseline-ai-skillsEDUCAUSE Senior Researcher Nicole Muscanell says neither education nor workforce leaders know what the future of work will look like, so higher education should focus on providing students with a few key AI skills.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:30 GMTNewshttps://derekbruff.org/2026/10/09/centering-process-over-product/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=centering-process-over-producthttps://derekbruff.org/2026/10/09/centering-process-over-product/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=centering-process-over-productThis week included a quick trip to New York City to share a few thoughts on AI-aware teaching with the editors at W. W. Norton. During their annual editors retreat, they spent some time thinking about AI, how its changing higher education, and what that means for a textbook publisher …Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:12:54 GMTDerek BruffVoiceshttps://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/the-people-in-your-neighborhood/https://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/the-people-in-your-neighborhood/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:33:00 GMTAudrey WattersVoiceshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposurehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposureQuantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security tools, prioritize threats based on potential financial impact and measure success in…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:26:22 GMTBuck Bell, Walt PowellNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edShifting applications to the cloud has been a decade-long success story. Now that the initial chaos and learning curve are in the rearview mirror, higher ed IT managers and administrators are looking at the bill and asking, “Am I paying too much?” Here’s what to find out. [end web only] 1. Where Is Our Money Going?…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:50 GMTJoel SnyderNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/flashpoint-patents-ransomware-risk-model-tying-vulnerabilites-to-likelihood-of-attack.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/flashpoint-patents-ransomware-risk-model-tying-vulnerabilites-to-likelihood-of-attack.aspxCybersecurity company Flashpoint recently announced it has received U.S. Patent No. 12,705,360 for its Ransomware Risk model, a methodology designed to help security teams determine which newly disclosed vulnerabilities more closely resemble those historically used in ransomware attacks.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:18:00 GMTNewshttps://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/09/your-ai-policy-is-slop/https://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/09/your-ai-policy-is-slop/Bans reward outdated skills. Grade judgment instead. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Rohlfs In September, Los Angeles Unified disallowed student AI use across district devices for a year, and New York City Public Schools banned it through eighth grade. Similar moratoriums have been proposed in San Francisco, Seattle, and the…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:13:36 GMTVictor RiveroNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/report-convergence-of-ai-quantum-risks-impacting-cybersecurity.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/report-convergence-of-ai-quantum-risks-impacting-cybersecurity.aspxNew research from Thales highlights how AI adoption and emerging quantum computing threats are putting pressure on existing security measures.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMTNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillingThe talent tension in higher ed has many dimensions. Attracting IT talent has been a long-standing challenge for a variety of reasons, including compensation, burnout due to workload demand and limited or unclear advancement pathways. As if those challenges weren’t enough, policy changes and enrollment trends have…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:05:16 GMTNori Barajas-MurphyNewshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9344/monthly-brightspace-guided-training-webinarshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9344/monthly-brightspace-guided-training-webinarsAll customers have the opportunity to attend monthly Brightspace Guided Training Webinars and get their questions answered with the help of the D2L Training Team.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:24:46 GMTjohn.w.7422Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9343/modifying-final-grade-with-attendnacehttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9343/modifying-final-grade-with-attendnaceBecause one of the courses I teach is highly participatory, the course policy is that a student's final grade is deducted by 6.667% for each unexecused absence beyond 3. For example, if a student has earned a 95% in the class, but has 4 unexcused abscences, their final grade would be a 88.333%. I cannot figure out a…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:24:35 GMTNick.E.2673Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9342/where-to-find-training-on-the-formula-grading-systemhttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9342/where-to-find-training-on-the-formula-grading-systemI use specifications grading, which is always hard to express using an LMS because it operates like a checklist. There are no points or percentages. It was suggested to me that perhaps the "formula grading system" would be a good option for specs grading in Brightspace. However, I am having trouble finding any…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:47:30 GMTJ.B.7409Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9341/can-brightspace-add-a-dashboard-to-view-grades-across-all-courseshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9341/can-brightspace-add-a-dashboard-to-view-grades-across-all-coursesMy university recently switched to Brightspace, and one feature I really miss is being able to view all of my course grades in one place. Currently, I have to navigate into each course and open the Grades section just to see how I am doing. This becomes frustrating and time-consuming when managing multiple courses. I…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:47:23 GMTSophia.F.3844Vendorshttps://www.yuja.com/blog/the-importance-of-scratch-paper-in-online-assessments/https://www.yuja.com/blog/the-importance-of-scratch-paper-in-online-assessments/As academic institutions enter midterm exam season, teaching staff may be thinking of ways to ensure that their online assessments encourage authentic and thoughtful responses to questions. Many instructors understand the importance of giving students... The post The Importance of Scratch-Paper in Online Assessments…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:46:54 GMTAldreich AguilarVendorshttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837099/built-for-this-moment-the-liberal-arts-at-technological-universities-might-just-offer-a-model-for-reforming-higher-edhttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837099/built-for-this-moment-the-liberal-arts-at-technological-universities-might-just-offer-a-model-for-reforming-higher-edAs colleges confront rapid technological change, liberal arts units at tech universities offer a proven blueprint for innovation...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:54 GMTRichard UtzNewshttps://digitalpromise.org/2026/10/09/evaluating-speech-data-ai-insights-from-education-leaders-and-practitioners/https://digitalpromise.org/2026/10/09/evaluating-speech-data-ai-insights-from-education-leaders-and-practitioners/U-GAIN Reading R&D Center hosted a two-day virtual workshop on Speech Data for Learning Scientists The post Evaluating Speech Data AI: Insights from Education Leaders and Practitioners appeared first on Digital Promise.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:47 GMTGabrielle LueOrgs & Researchhttps://www.d2l.com/blog/research-minute-how-intentional-design-creates-belonging-in-online-learning/https://www.d2l.com/blog/research-minute-how-intentional-design-creates-belonging-in-online-learning/Research Minute is a faculty spotlight series featuring educators and researchers participating in the D2L Educators-in-Residence program. Each conversation explores a teaching and learning challenge, the research it inspired and... The post Research Minute: How Intentional Design Creates Belonging in Online Learning…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:12:19 GMTMelinda WilsonVendorshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQZXRKR2dCWktHZTBqYnpGUGhyb3paX3NsYjZmQjdIcktaTWlmX3JPTmdZeWRNcDU4SWcyeHRGYWVzdnR5ZHVXNktoekp0Mm5aYmtqaXhSd2I2TmE5TTBZaG11REZOX1F0OER1YWpua1RVbDE3dmdaWWxxaGZJSjliZVpGTHlCM0FlT29VZzJibHBZSW5kNkE?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQZXRKR2dCWktHZTBqYnpGUGhyb3paX3NsYjZmQjdIcktaTWlmX3JPTmdZeWRNcDU4SWcyeHRGYWVzdnR5ZHVXNktoekp0Mm5aYmtqaXhSd2I2TmE5TTBZaG11REZOX1F0OER1YWpua1RVbDE3dmdaWWxxaGZJSjliZVpGTHlCM0FlT29VZzJibHBZSW5kNkE?oc=5Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:01:09 GMTThe Queen's JournalVendor Watchhttps://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/09/5-leadership-priorities-to-become-ai-ready/https://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/09/5-leadership-priorities-to-become-ai-ready/Four years after ChatGPT changed the conversation around AI, many higher education institutions are still asking how they should adopt AI. A more useful question is whether their systems, data, and people are ready to support it. The post 5 leadership priorities to become AI-ready appeared first on eCampus News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTJoe Abraham, IntellicampusNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/09/ai-invasion-has-come-mathematics-opinionhttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/09/ai-invasion-has-come-mathematics-opinionFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTElizabeth ReddenNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-colleges-need-to-treat-vendor-risk-as-institutional-riskhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-colleges-need-to-treat-vendor-risk-as-institutional-riskRecent cyber attacks on Canvas and Oracle PeopleSoft showed how a vulnerability in a third-party platform could become a campuswide problem, and why higher-ed institutions need specific contracts with those vendors.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:23:49 GMTNewshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNLTBHbGlON21ETmh0Mk00OFFMUkxYSnR1SHFvbjJoXzllSkFYM1hkTFc2UWRzalhMaTl5ZWh6R09CeFhoTHUxT3FCLUFhY0NkRFcwaTFfakRmT1BFNUJ5UzdOc0dDZFZMNENqWG5Gb0hKTjN1QXlOaGJtQ0pYTHpWay1IelZyc0QwWkpqLTZTWmMtNktETWdrekhBLTM4dw?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNLTBHbGlON21ETmh0Mk00OFFMUkxYSnR1SHFvbjJoXzllSkFYM1hkTFc2UWRzalhMaTl5ZWh6R09CeFhoTHUxT3FCLUFhY0NkRFcwaTFfakRmT1BFNUJ5UzdOc0dDZFZMNENqWG5Gb0hKTjN1QXlOaGJtQ0pYTHpWay1IelZyc0QwWkpqLTZTWmMtNktETWdrekhBLTM4dw?oc=5Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:01:00 GMTTimes Higher EducationVendor Watchhttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/build-a-self-service-student-assistant-with-amazon-bedrock-knowledge-bases/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/build-a-self-service-student-assistant-with-amazon-bedrock-knowledge-bases/Learn how with Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases, you build an assistant that grounds answers in your trusted documents through Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:05:34 GMTShreeja BhattaraiVendorshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changeEach year, the EDUCAUSE Top 10 report outlines the major trends, opportunities and challenges facing higher ed technology leaders, highlighting lessons learned from the year prior and forecasting what’s to come in the next year. The 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10 theme is the Age of Perpetual Change, spotlighting the pace of…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:06 GMTAmy McIntoshNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-academic-integrity-and-ai-conservative-conferencehttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-academic-integrity-and-ai-conservative-conferenceThis week on the podcast we examine how universities are rethinking academic integrity in the age of AI.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTTeam WonkheNewshttps://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/08/big-questions-in-the-big-apple/https://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/08/big-questions-in-the-big-apple/At EDTECH WEEK NYC, StartEd’s Alan Todd gathers CEOs to rethink learning, leadership, and growth in the age of AI. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As AI reshapes learning and work, edtech leaders face growing pressure to show what their companies deliver. For Alan Todd, that calls for deeper thinking—and more candid…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:54:44 GMTVictor RiveroNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/washington-state-university-taps-ai-company-for-sports-commshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/washington-state-university-taps-ai-company-for-sports-commsWashington State University has contracted with the Nebraska-based AI startup FanWorld for an unspecified role in sports communications. Some graduates worry it will mean fewer writing opportunities for students.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:48 GMTNewshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQMzlNcUNVXzRHbEg2MjZfWm9ZVTlWZHBIbGdqdkZvMlhqZGFDUDVDWVprWlM3TlRLdkxVckdYd3FlMlQtRi1PTzU2bzVPOHkwNEJJU0xJemxnQV95a0YzSl9aRXM4b2JFN1M4Q1pmZmZqRHNLZmQ0UmpHdW9iMUVfODZn?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQMzlNcUNVXzRHbEg2MjZfWm9ZVTlWZHBIbGdqdkZvMlhqZGFDUDVDWVprWlM3TlRLdkxVckdYd3FlMlQtRi1PTzU2bzVPOHkwNEJJU0xJemxnQV95a0YzSl9aRXM4b2JFN1M4Q1pmZmZqRHNLZmQ0UmpHdW9iMUVfODZn?oc=5Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:36:15 GMTThe Chronicle of Higher EducationVendor Watchhttps://www.d2l.com/blog/how-k-12-leaders-are-rethinking-professional-learning/https://www.d2l.com/blog/how-k-12-leaders-are-rethinking-professional-learning/District leaders are under pressure to do more than deliver professional learning. They’re being asked to support increasingly diverse educator needs, scale learning across their organizations and demonstrate measurable impact,... The post How K-12 Leaders Are Rethinking Professional Learning appeared first on D2L.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:28:48 GMTAmita ParikhVendorshttps://www.d2l.com/blog/lti-1-1-is-retiring-what-d2l-brightspace-admins-need-to-know-now/https://www.d2l.com/blog/lti-1-1-is-retiring-what-d2l-brightspace-admins-need-to-know-now/A recent 1EdTech Labs webinar brought together Michael Feldstein (1EdTech), Carrie Vail (D2L), Wade Weichel (Blackboard), and Melissa Loble (Instructure) to talk through the industry-wide retirement of LTI 1.1, the... The post LTI 1.1 Is Retiring: What D2L Brightspace Admins Need to Know Now appeared first on D2L.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:23:09 GMTD2L Editorial TeamVendorshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/08/claude-sonnet-5-5-offers-model-switching-cybersecurity-safeguards.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/08/claude-sonnet-5-5-offers-model-switching-cybersecurity-safeguards.aspxAnthropic's latest Claude release, Sonnet 5.5, brings cybersecurity safeguards that can change which model handles a request during a Claude conversation. Higher-risk tasks can fall back to Sonnet 5.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMTNewshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9338/nle-in-ncehttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9338/nle-in-nceOur University is transitioning to NCE in about 2 weeks. I am an instructor for a course that has a 40% of students on a mobile device. When University's switch to NCE is the NLE configuration typically "On" instead of "Off"? I ask this because if the NLE configuration is "Off" - the Surveys and Discussions open in a…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:37:22 GMTJocelyn.J.726Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9337/new-to-brightspacehttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9337/new-to-brightspaceHi Im new to Brightspace, Ocnce ny classes are linked, do I use Brightspace for homework and assignments ?Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:35:40 GMTGale.E.1250Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9336/setting-no-grade-to-zero-vs-not-showing-ithttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9336/setting-no-grade-to-zero-vs-not-showing-itHi, In D2L we are given an option of setting the code to display zero grades as zeros, or as not displaying them at all. Unfortunately, this appears to be an all-or-nothing option for a class. I have a situation where I want some assignments set to a "no grade is a zero" option, but other assignments as a "do not…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:34:41 GMTBeverly.S.6348Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9335/students-unable-to-see-the-rubric-feedback-in-each-sectionhttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9335/students-unable-to-see-the-rubric-feedback-in-each-sectionMy students can't see the rubric feedback. They can view the plain rubric in the assignment area, but when the rubric is filled out and their grade is published, the only thing they can see in the grades section is the overall grade, overall feedback, and a link to their file submission. With a lot of putzing around,…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:34:27 GMTSean.F.369Vendorshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9334/link-grade-item-to-learning-outcomehttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9334/link-grade-item-to-learning-outcomeHe everyone, we have the following situation in our school: via an LTI with an external application a grade from that appliction is sent to the grade book of Brightspace. Our colleagues want to connect this grade to a learning outcome. Is this possible? Regards Roel van DoornThu, 08 Oct 2026 11:23:22 GMTRoel.v.179Vendorshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQOXQ3MTlKYjVtcVFVM0ZaXzMzakJrYllyWEhJWFdhNHM5QXNIU29qdVdzazFWalVISERNeG5rZ0w5R0tPSG5PNFJWWlhVUjU2WGhIUHVFYTZGWk1ILUV6T0llOTJKd0I0X0p4bDVjUGdJVHRBWi1oQWtQNEVXc09IeFFWaldSRkZaQW9qUjByN1d4NlMtblJVSFNRbW9Felh3Mi1jZHBMUXN2QlZrX1YwaXhfUzJtbFNNTXFKTmZPYWRZZ2dHcVE?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxQOXQ3MTlKYjVtcVFVM0ZaXzMzakJrYllyWEhJWFdhNHM5QXNIU29qdVdzazFWalVISERNeG5rZ0w5R0tPSG5PNFJWWlhVUjU2WGhIUHVFYTZGWk1ILUV6T0llOTJKd0I0X0p4bDVjUGdJVHRBWi1oQWtQNEVXc09IeFFWaldSRkZaQW9qUjByN1d4NlMtblJVSFNRbW9Felh3Mi1jZHBMUXN2QlZrX1YwaXhfUzJtbFNNTXFKTmZPYWRZZ2dHcVE?oc=5Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:43:28 GMTResource onlineVendor Watchhttps://leonfurze.com/2026/10/08/beyond-chatbots-convenient-costume/https://leonfurze.com/2026/10/08/beyond-chatbots-convenient-costume/The chatbot interface barely scratches the surface of what AI can do. It is also being used to hide genuinely harmful and even criminal activities.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:11:15 GMTLeon FurzeVoiceshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxONEgteUhCcVhuOW5Qa3FhVEhpNjkwaUJwc3FhVEVwQUNIUk1WSmFGUTNmUmg2OU1rOUVQbW1QTlpmaEJjMVdScnQtTjltSC16X04xSkNNRHRzQWl0Z2xaSnJoRE1ncDk2WkMzMXAyZEE4R1VTR3dEQy03RF92X1VFUUszQUZwUQ?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxONEgteUhCcVhuOW5Qa3FhVEhpNjkwaUJwc3FhVEVwQUNIUk1WSmFGUTNmUmg2OU1rOUVQbW1QTlpmaEJjMVdScnQtTjltSC16X04xSkNNRHRzQWl0Z2xaSnJoRE1ncDk2WkMzMXAyZEE4R1VTR3dEQy03RF92X1VFUUszQUZwUQ?oc=5Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:07:00 GMTIT Brief AustraliaVendor Watchhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-ai-exposes-gaps-in-data-governancehttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-ai-exposes-gaps-in-data-governanceSome college and university data officials say now is a moment for institutions to strengthen their data governance, whether starting from scratch or adjusting to artificial intelligence’s demand for clean data.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:55:09 GMTNewshttps://www.downes.ca/presentation/606https://www.downes.ca/presentation/606Slides and video of my session at FediForum - thanks Mark for being the only one to join me (we're not the cool kids :p ) which introduces CList and offers an alternative way to look at (and build) the open social web, The usual live demo glitches, but I think we made the point. I didn't actually show the slides, just…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:43:00 GMTVoiceshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/lsu-researchers-use-ai-to-predict-and-model-wildfireshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/lsu-researchers-use-ai-to-predict-and-model-wildfiresAn AI tool created by Louisiana State University researchers, the consulting firm Ailectric and other partners can predict where a wildfire is likely to start, look for early signs and model how it will spread.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:08:04 GMTNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-reveals-data-governance-enforcement-gap-for-agentic-ai-tools.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-reveals-data-governance-enforcement-gap-for-agentic-ai-tools.aspxAccording to a new report, 99.7% of IT and security leaders surveyed by identity security company Delinea said their organization has a formal policy governing what data AI tools and agents are permitted to access. Yet only about 51% said AI access is checked against those policies in real time.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:41:00 GMTNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-hawaii-launches-unified-application-systemhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-hawaii-launches-unified-application-systemAs part of a broader effort to simplify the process of entering and moving through its system, the University of Hawaii consolidated several application pathways into a single new application for all 10 campuses.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:36:22 GMTNewshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9333/giving-advisors-access-to-student-progress-of-their-adviseeshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9333/giving-advisors-access-to-student-progress-of-their-adviseesWe would like to give some staff access to only the class progress of certain students. What is the best way to accomplish this?Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:34:47 GMTAlexander.K.474Vendorshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/openai-introduces-dots-ai-agents-that-continue-working-between-user-conversations.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/openai-introduces-dots-ai-agents-that-continue-working-between-user-conversations.aspxOpenAI has announced Dots, GPT-6 Astra-powered agents that run on their own cloud computers, using connected applications to carry on with assignments between conversations and incorporating users' feedback as they go.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMTNewshttps://sr.ithaka.org/blog/the-skill-of-not-using-ai/https://sr.ithaka.org/blog/the-skill-of-not-using-ai/In a recent national survey, we asked college instructors to share the AI-related skills they prioritize and teach in their classes and compared their responses to employers’, using an AI skills Framework originally developed by researchers at the multi-national human resources technology company HiBob. Asking…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:19:11 GMTOrgs & Researchhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-lack-of-specialized-infrastructure-is-a-top-ai-adoption-challenge.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-lack-of-specialized-infrastructure-is-a-top-ai-adoption-challenge.aspxEnterprise AI projects are running into infrastructure questions as organizations move from planning toward deployment, according to a recent Digital Realty survey.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMTNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformThe concept of universities offering mental health resources to students isn’t new, but 24/7 online mental health platforms are gaining traction with higher education institutions. With these platforms, students can access remote resources whenever they need assistance. However, these tools introduce a challenge for…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:07 GMTAlexandra ShimallaNewshttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/how-muzzy-lane-and-csu-global-built-a-crisis-intervention-roleplay-assessment-with-amazon-bedrock/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/how-muzzy-lane-and-csu-global-built-a-crisis-intervention-roleplay-assessment-with-amazon-bedrock/Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), a 100% online, accredited nonprofit university, set out to take on this opportunity by collaborating with Muzzy Lane, an educational technology company that supports instructional designers to design and deliver roleplay assessments directly in their learning management…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:33 GMTLana Van FossenVendorshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE1JT19wZlRJZ00zckxXRHQzN05GSThoQVZYLXozcWhIS0w5cU5MdlNVYnZDOVFPdmtMbFFuWmFENWJlNEJHQlIyX01vSWpqUFBUc2psS0ZIeWpvb1NjTlBxN0o5Nk9iUXAzVzZSTA?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE1JT19wZlRJZ00zckxXRHQzN05GSThoQVZYLXozcWhIS0w5cU5MdlNVYnZDOVFPdmtMbFFuWmFENWJlNEJHQlIyX01vSWpqUFBUc2psS0ZIeWpvb1NjTlBxN0o5Nk9iUXAzVzZSTA?oc=5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:29:05 GMTThe University of ManchesterVendor Watchhttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9331/intelligent-agent-for-multiple-conditionshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9331/intelligent-agent-for-multiple-conditionsHello, I am in the process of setting up the intelligent agent tool in my course. May I ask if the release conditions can only be set-up for one item in the course? Lets say I want it to run if students did not submit for an assignment. Is it possible to configure to where the conditions are set for all assignments in…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:50:18 GMTRovi.V.8836Vendorshttps://moodle.com/news/moodle-partner-awards-2026/https://moodle.com/news/moodle-partner-awards-2026/The post Celebrating the 2026 Moodle Partner Awards winners appeared first on Moodle.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:21:59 GMTJeanne LoganbillVendorshttps://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/07/cu-denvers-ai-hub-aims-to-teach-students-and-faculty-about-the-technology/https://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/07/cu-denvers-ai-hub-aims-to-teach-students-and-faculty-about-the-technology/Faculty plan to use the new Artificial Intelligence Hub to host lectures about AI, teach students how to use the technology, and discuss best research and innovation practices. The post CU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology appeared first on Open Campus.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:38:58 GMTJason GonzalesNewshttps://digitalpromise.org/2026/10/07/grant-opportunity-available-integrating-digital-public-goods-to-advance-ai-enabled-formative-assessment/https://digitalpromise.org/2026/10/07/grant-opportunity-available-integrating-digital-public-goods-to-advance-ai-enabled-formative-assessment/The K-12 AI Infrastructure Program invites applications for a new grant opportunity The post Grant Opportunity Available: Integrating Digital Public Goods to Advance AI-Enabled Formative Assessment appeared first on Digital Promise.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:31:52 GMTDigital PromiseOrgs & Researchhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxQSVVCY0NlV3JHM2x3OE01a0ZSLTZSMVg4UjlDNFpsRE1rR1FZRFJlN0t5SVpGZFpTSWRhTU9TZE9JQmhocUd5OEJRSTVUVVk1b25zX1NYazI1OW1Dc1lxWUFUeVFHejRUNE1CZlVIYnhLR3Q2SzJqYmdERWY2VEw4Q1dMdWlpcm5oaGwwM3pYN2N4b2tzemROdFFXXzl3RTR4aGk0OU1DeFRYVGNDZHpUVzFLODdQREFmczhLdXZRRUZySEdaZXNadmdVWmt4NFdKWUw0dDdHMDVqTWhGZXhmalA5UHhENDBTeXF3X2ItM3FZWVdCWHptTEQzeDY4M1Rf?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAJBVV95cUxQSVVCY0NlV3JHM2x3OE01a0ZSLTZSMVg4UjlDNFpsRE1rR1FZRFJlN0t5SVpGZFpTSWRhTU9TZE9JQmhocUd5OEJRSTVUVVk1b25zX1NYazI1OW1Dc1lxWUFUeVFHejRUNE1CZlVIYnhLR3Q2SzJqYmdERWY2VEw4Q1dMdWlpcm5oaGwwM3pYN2N4b2tzemROdFFXXzl3RTR4aGk0OU1DeFRYVGNDZHpUVzFLODdQREFmczhLdXZRRUZySEdaZXNadmdVWmt4NFdKWUw0dDdHMDVqTWhGZXhmalA5UHhENDBTeXF3X2ItM3FZWVdCWHptTEQzeDY4M1Rf?oc=5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:41:50 GMTPA MediaVendor Watchhttps://theconversation.com/ai-can-help-with-academic-research-but-doesnt-always-get-it-right-here-are-some-tips-to-check-the-information-you-receive-292865https://theconversation.com/ai-can-help-with-academic-research-but-doesnt-always-get-it-right-here-are-some-tips-to-check-the-information-you-receive-292865AI tools are not all the same – and should not be used interchangeably. Mininyx Doodle/iStock/Getty Images Plus Almost 25% of adults in the United States are using artificial intelligence chatbots on a daily basis, a 2026 Pew Research Center study found. At the same time, another recent study found that 48% of the…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:11:40 GMTAllison Faix, Librarian and Instruction Coordinator, Coastal Carolina UniversityNewshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOTXFxcjBPcGVYVnZZZXJKc2lyUTMteTFOZmpxY21xY2xQR0FmZVFzNDVUSXliS3ZKd1RKUHp6WXlvd3d4ZEtvc1h6dU9wY2F5N0lMMlRmQUlDaEE1eVRUQWZ3STBQelJNVGlMdGN1OC1LaEFWTFUtaUVtZ1B6OURvWDdIVTdic2ZncTBfaVR0V1BRdzQ?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOTXFxcjBPcGVYVnZZZXJKc2lyUTMteTFOZmpxY21xY2xQR0FmZVFzNDVUSXliS3ZKd1RKUHp6WXlvd3d4ZEtvc1h6dU9wY2F5N0lMMlRmQUlDaEE1eVRUQWZ3STBQelJNVGlMdGN1OC1LaEFWTFUtaUVtZ1B6OURvWDdIVTdic2ZncTBfaVR0V1BRdzQ?oc=5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTYahoo FinanceVendor Watchhttps://openai.com/index/teens-learn-and-planhttps://openai.com/index/teens-learn-and-planCollege Planner is coming to ChatGPT for Teens to help students manage college applications, alongside new flashcards, quizzes, and a teen AI council.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTVendorshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPR1YxVXJBT2l6VXpVR05PcURhUTdvelNjMVlYd2FRb3hpVlJwcFdZQ0xXT1FkamIwSHZnRXJIYkhXX0d2RW96V2lUZDZsX0I5RnlCWXdZdlN5SjRsel9tOFhVRHljbmwya1lVWTRtMTRsZ3R6bFBiekpjVXZmMHVyMExXSk1XYWFJZWdzVWd2N0R0MDNEeGtySkYtRDlSUXdkdGRTOU5GblPSAa4BQVVfeXFMTjYyeWU1ejNKaGRqTUZZaHFtZW1RSFlMNzVndlVENlh4LXdCcEZMcGdmR0xCdlJvV0VUNVgxRXlkUDJUalNOWGpJVmIyU0FFZFlySWtGeFV1cWlPNkMzajJva1pXYXN3VU8tVmk5c0NvQjBOalE4SnhlVGhxNE5QbXM5R3ZzUGxQaXFMbndxcUFXSktVckFiOEZhOTZFazFTUDFHQVY2OXQxb1RCU3NR?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPR1YxVXJBT2l6VXpVR05PcURhUTdvelNjMVlYd2FRb3hpVlJwcFdZQ0xXT1FkamIwSHZnRXJIYkhXX0d2RW96V2lUZDZsX0I5RnlCWXdZdlN5SjRsel9tOFhVRHljbmwya1lVWTRtMTRsZ3R6bFBiekpjVXZmMHVyMExXSk1XYWFJZWdzVWd2N0R0MDNEeGtySkYtRDlSUXdkdGRTOU5GblPSAa4BQVVfeXFMTjYyeWU1ejNKaGRqTUZZaHFtZW1RSFlMNzVndlVENlh4LXdCcEZMcGdmR0xCdlJvV0VUNVgxRXlkUDJUalNOWGpJVmIyU0FFZFlySWtGeFV1cWlPNkMzajJva1pXYXN3VU8tVmk5c0NvQjBOalE4SnhlVGhxNE5QbXM5R3ZzUGxQaXFMbndxcUFXSktVckFiOEZhOTZFazFTUDFHQVY2OXQxb1RCU3NR?oc=5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:37:30 GMTThe University of ManchesterVendor Watchhttps://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/07/learner-agency-comes-first-in-ai-driven-digital-literacy/https://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/07/learner-agency-comes-first-in-ai-driven-digital-literacy/For many schools, the path to AI literacy remains unclear. The challenge is not simply AI’s rapid evolution, but its ability to generate answers almost instantly, forcing educators to reconsider how learning is guided and measured. The post Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy appeared first on…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTDr. Mark Taormino, College of Southern NevadaNewshttps://edsurge.com/news/how-coding-can-cultivate-deep-civic-engagementhttps://edsurge.com/news/how-coding-can-cultivate-deep-civic-engagementIncorporating learning from historic social movements into tech education ignites student interest in shaping the future.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTambra ClarkNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-rethinking-it-infrastructure-amid-budget-uncertaintyhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-rethinking-it-infrastructure-amid-budget-uncertaintyIT leaders at the EDUCAUSE annual conference last week cited unpredictable budgets, vendor pricing and determining the value of artificial intelligence among the biggest pressures for campus IT teams.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:34:22 GMTNewshttps://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/the-house-that-turnitin-built/https://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/the-house-that-turnitin-built/I gave this talk this afternoon at Concordia University, as part of the SkepTech series questioning education technology. Today's bird, which does not appear anywhere in the talk, is the house sparrow, which along with the pigeon is one of the most widely distributed wild birds, thanks inTue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:58 GMTAudrey WattersVoiceshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9GV2QweGtqdk1rczMwZkdtZHVuU2diXzBqcVJVN0d6WVpYbDU2UmxXVDFiTTRPOEdheXpRcEEtUUQ2ME4zVHhxU1JGQTYxdk1STmtFc0F2ejVPU3Q4UFVTUmgybk5PcmNndmtyN05qUXhMNXhiSjY2YTlwRQ?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9GV2QweGtqdk1rczMwZkdtZHVuU2diXzBqcVJVN0d6WVpYbDU2UmxXVDFiTTRPOEdheXpRcEEtUUQ2ME4zVHhxU1JGQTYxdk1STmtFc0F2ejVPU3Q4UFVTUmgybk5PcmNndmtyN05qUXhMNXhiSjY2YTlwRQ?oc=5Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:48:14 GMTtech-insider.orgVendor Watchhttps://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/do-asynchronous-courses-need-synchronous-sessions-to-succeed/https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/do-asynchronous-courses-need-synchronous-sessions-to-succeed/At OLC Innovate this past March, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant raised a provocative idea: fully asynchronous courses need synchronous opportunities to truly support student success. I’ll be honest—that landed hard. As someone who has spent years designing and teaching in asynchronous graduate programs, it felt like a bit…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:05:02 GMTNatalya HierholzerOrgs & Researchhttps://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/come-for-the-learning-stay-for-the-people/https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/come-for-the-learning-stay-for-the-people/There is a moment at every OLC Accelerate when you realize you are no longer standing in a room full of strangers. Maybe it happens over coffee when someone asks where you are from. Maybe you find yourself laughing with someone you met five minutes ago through an Engagement Hub game. Maybe you strike up […] The post…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:50:26 GMTNatalya HierholzerOrgs & Researchhttps://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/choose-the-occupied-table/https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/choose-the-occupied-table/I remember arriving at my first OLC conference in Nashville feeling three things at once: excited, nervous, and a little in over my head. I was eager to learn and meet people who cared about the same things I did, but walking into a conference for the first time can be overwhelming. Conversations are already […] The…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:47:21 GMTNatalya HierholzerOrgs & Researchhttps://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/ac26-field-guides/https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/ac26-field-guides/There is always that moment at a conference when you walk into a room filled with people, scan the crowd, and wonder where you are supposed to go. Maybe you recognize a few faces from LinkedIn or have colleagues attending with you. Or maybe you are standing there thinking, “I literally do not know anyone […] The post…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:24 GMTNatalya HierholzerOrgs & Researchhttps://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/bringing-many-lights-into-focus/https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/olc-insights/2026/10/bringing-many-lights-into-focus/In this time of ever-increasing change for digital learning practices and across educational institutions, we often find ourselves feeling our way around in the dark. Many of us are working as hard as we can to interpret the shadows of a future just around the corner, with uncertainty and instability as our two…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:22:40 GMTNatalya HierholzerOrgs & Researchhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTFA5UUQzdmgwY3FhRTNjVFJuRW9oSV9fTHc5MDd6bE56bVZVSnh5VW1PY3pyeE5VT1F1WWJnM1FOSExEU0pLVi1FS0xZUndFRlBfMnB2cUhoMVRGRElk?oc=5https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTFA5UUQzdmgwY3FhRTNjVFJuRW9oSV9fTHc5MDd6bE56bVZVSnh5VW1PY3pyeE5VT1F1WWJnM1FOSExEU0pLVi1FS0xZUndFRlBfMnB2cUhoMVRGRElk?oc=5Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:05 GMTYouTubeVendor Watchhttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9328/how-to-set-a-hard-cutoff-time-for-quizzeshttps://community.d2l.com/brightspace/discussion/9328/how-to-set-a-hard-cutoff-time-for-quizzesI have quizzes with a firm release date, due date, and end date. These are firm. I do not want students submitting quizzes beyond the due date. The due date and end date are identical. Yet I continually find submissions that are accepted by the server/script AFTER the due date has passed. 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