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Boxx Modular’s New Branch in Atlantic Canada: A Strategic Move for Construction Innovation
In an era where construction innovation is reshaping the industry, modular construction’s growth continues to rise. In this episode of Built Modular, Boxx Modular’s strategic expansion into Moncton, Atlantic Canada takes center stage. Host Gabrielle Bejarano welcomes Charles Landry and Ray Girouard to explore the implications of this venture. Bejarano, Landry, and Girouard discuss […]
VC Investment Valuations Podcast
In this episode of The Alternative Edge, a Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast, host Becky Reeder, an audit partner and co-leader of the alternative investments practice at Weaver, engages with Sindhu Rajesh, an Alternative Investment Services Partner with Weaver. They unpack the complexities of venture fund valuations, offering critical insights into industry dynamics and best […]
The Role of VR and AR in Attractions and Enterprise Applications
In this Pro AV Today soundbite from Dan O’Brien of HTC VIVE, the conversation centered on the significant role of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in attractions and enterprise applications. O’Brien highlighted the critical need for durable hardware design, tailored to withstand extensive use in location-based entertainment (LBE) operations. Unlike consumer-grade VR headsets, […]
Higher Ed Best Practices for 2023
To better understand what higher ed’s best practices will look like in 2023, tracking the prominent trends in the space is essential. The leading trend in higher education is technology. Technology advancements will lead to best practices throughout the year, from mobile access to courses and course content to augmenting education through personalization. JW […]
Voices of eLearning: Introducing Season 3
Voices of eLearning is back with a new season of educational insights in the digital age. This third season promises new topics, new guests, and a revisiting of a few areas still making headlines in education today. Teacher shortages haven’t ceased, and education is continually adjusting to life after the pandemic. “We have to […]
How Higher Ed Will Handle New Learning Looks
Todd Zipper believes there will always be a place for a bachelor’s degree, but learning doesn’t stop there. In this episode, the president of Wiley Education Services discusses the importance of lifelong learning, the need for career-connected education to bridge the skills gap and predicts a truly hybrid classroom of the future. Wiley Education Services is a leading, global […]
Is the Future of Higher Education a Subscription Model?
Celebrating the leaders and experts that are powering education into the future, host JW Marshall sets out to ask the “right questions” in EdTech to understand the changes in policy and technology that will power our universities, tradeschools, and companies – and drive growth in upskilling certifications. Online learning was steadily growing pre-pandemic. Then it reached […]
7 Higher-Ed IT Trends to Track in 2021
Higher education, like many other industries, has undoubtedly been hit heavily by the pandemic. Classes have shifted to online and hybrid environments, budgets are squeezed more than ever, and higher-ed IT and technology needs continue to evolve. Institutions are taking a hard look at IT infrastructure to ensure they are set up to provide the […]
FirePoint Brings First Hacking for Defense Program to Kansas
This semester, students at Wichita State University have become the first in Kansas to put their innovation skills to work in solving real-world national defense challenges as part of the Hacking for Defense (H4D) program, thanks to the FirePoint Innovations Center and WSU’s Masters of Innovation Design program. H4D, a program of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), is a semester-long course […]
UNC-Chapel Hill Launches an Expansion of its Digital and Lifelong Learning Platform
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is launching an expansion of its digital learning platform, increasing online program offerings from across the University, including graduate degree, certificate, and professional development programs. The goal: to help thousands of people across the state, and many others around the nation and world, gain access to a world-class Carolina […]
Blockchain Initiative Launches Pilot Program for Nevada High School Students
Blockchains, LLC, formally announced its Blockchains Education Initiative (BEI) today, a program focused on workforce development through blockchain education in the state of Nevada. Working closely with Nevada System of Higher Education colleges and universities, the Nevada Department of Education, school districts, educators, tech companies, and economic development groups, the BEI aims to create an […]
U.S. Department of Education Launches Rethink Adult Ed Challenge
In recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the Rethink Adult Ed Challenge that will expand career opportunities for adult learners through pre-apprenticeship programs. These important educational opportunities help to ensure students seeking apprenticeships are prepared with the skills they need for success. “In our […]