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BlogsBlogs are a great way to expand your professional persona, share your experience at events, and publish ideas. Our blogs provide an easy way to participate in the higher-education IT community. Log in today and get started!  In Conversation: Cloud Computing—Hype or Hope?Created by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 19, 2009
"Cloud computing" is the buzzword today. What is reality, and what is merely hype? Does this paradigm offer great promise or extreme peril to the core mission of the academy? Two academic IT leaders discuss the pros and cons of moving mission-critical services to the cloud. Melissa Woo is Director of Cyberinfrastructure and Director of Network & Operations Services at the University of Wisconson-Milwaukee. Michael Dieckmenn is Senior Associate Vice President and CIO for the University of West Florida. Both took part the point/counterpoint session at the EDUCAUSE 2009 Annual Conference, "Cloud Computing: Hype or Hope?."
Kenneth C. Green on the Current and Future Climate of IT in Higher EducationCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 19, 2009
This twelve minute podcast features Kenneth C. Green, Founding Director of the Campus Computing Project, in conversation with Marilu Goodyear at the EDUCAUSE 2009 Annual Conference. In this interview, Green talks about the annual Campus Computing Survey as well as the recent WCET-Campus Computing Project Survey of Online Education. This EDUCAUSE 2009 Conference Podcast is sponsored by Juniper Networks and Qwest Communications International. Music: "Memorial Day" by Jaime Beauchamp
December 10, 2009: NACUA Virtual Seminar on "Outsourcing Email and Other Institutional IT Services"Created by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on November 19, 2009
In cooperation with EDUCAUSE and NACUBO, the Natonal Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) will be hosting a virtual seminar, "Outsourcing Email and Other Institutional IT Services: Cloud Computing." The online seminar, which runs from 12- 2 pm ET on December 10, will cover the "practical advantages and disadvantages" of cloud computing. For more details and price information, please click here.
Larry Smarr on Green IT StrategiesCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 18, 2009
On this seven minute podcast, Larry Smarr shares his thoughts on strategizing cleaner energy for data centers and greener IT campus-wide. He is the Harry E. Gruber Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. Smarr co-authored an article in EDUCAUSE Review, along with Bill St.
New Electronic Records Management Toolkit Also Addresses E-Discovery and Records Retention & DispositionCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on November 18, 2009
The Electronic Records Management Toolkit is now available in wiki format and addresses issues related to electronic records management, e-discovery, and records retention & disposition. We all create and use information every day. Taking care of that information (in all its many forms) is an effort requiring shared responsibility by each member of a specific community. Just figuring out where to start and what needs to be done can be a time-consuming task.
Information Security Governance Resources Added to Information Security GuideCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on November 18, 2009
A new section on Information Security Governance has been developed for the Information Security Guide. Effective institutional governance of the information security function is critical to a successful program. It can be both the "proof of the pudding..." with regard to management commitment and provide necessary guidance when deciding where to allocate scarce resources. This well researched section draws from experts in the field and provides useful background and advice which can be adapted to a wide variety of campus cultures. The topical outline included below reflects the broad array of subjects covered in this very deep Information Security Governance article:
December 8, 2009: NIST's Technology Innovation Program Advisory Board Meeting Dec. 8Created by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on November 17, 2009
NIST’s Technology Innovation Program (TIP) Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on December 8 in Gaithersburg, MD. TIP "supports, promotes, and accelerates innovation in the United States through high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need." Additionally, the program supports "targeted investments in transformational R&D that will ensure our Nation’s future through sustained technological leadership."
New Member GreetingCreated by Louis Stricoff (Emantras) on November 17, 2009
Hello all, my name is Louis Stricoff and I'm very excited about joining Educause. A little about me from my profile:
Lawrence Lessig InterviewCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 16, 2009
This podcast features our full thirty-five minute interview with Lawrence Lessig. He is director of the Edward J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University and a professor of law at Harvard Law School. He is also a founding board member of Creative Commons. His latest book is, “Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy.” He spoke with Gardner Campbell, Associate Professor of Literature and Media and Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning at Baylor University. This EDUCAUSE 2009 Conference Podcast is sponsored by Juniper Networks and Qwest Communications International. Music: "Memorial Day" by Jaime Beauchamp
IT Accessibility Constituent Group Meeting Minutes 2009Created by Terrill Thompson (University of Washington) on November 16, 2009
Minutes of the IT Accessibility Constituent Group Meeting 2009EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2009Thursday, November 5, 2009 4:55 - 6:10pm ParticipantsThe meeting was attended by the following 13 people, listed in order of introduction:
Jim Collins InterviewCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 16, 2009
This podcast features our full twenty minute interview with Jim Collins. Jim Collins is an author and lecturer on business effectiveness and growth. His book, “Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap ... And Others Don’t,” attained long-running positions on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Business Week best seller lists. His most recent book, “How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In,” was published in May of 2009. Our interviewer is Bill Hogue, VP of Information Technology and CIO at the University of South Carolina. This EDUCAUSE 2009 Conference Podcast is sponsored by Juniper Networks and Qwest Communications International. Music:
November 30, 2009: NTIA and RUS Jointly Seeking Feedback on BIP and BTOP ProgramsCreated by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on November 16, 2009
RUS and NTIA have released a joint request for information (RFI) regarding certain aspects of the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). This is the second joint RFI since both programs were established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Comments, which are due November 30, 2009, are supposed to “inform” the second round of broadband funding. Please see the EDUCAUSE Resource Center for more information on a National Broadband Policy.
PolyVision ēno whiteboards: A great alternative to the SMART BoardCreated by Kelly Walsh (The College of Westchester) on November 16, 2009
The third post in an ongoing series on learning about Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom.
Updated Version of the Confidential Data Handling Blueprint AvailableCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on November 16, 2009
Version 2 of the Confidential Data Handling Blueprint is now available as part of the Information Security Guide. The toolkit consolidates and organizates resources around the overarching themes related to information protection. This updated version defines confidential data, includes more detailed sub-steps, and highlights additional resources. Please contact the council if you have any feedback on the blueprint.
Ideas for 2010 Evolving Technologies CommitteeCreated by Molly Tamarkin (Duke University) on November 16, 2009
In 2009, the Evolving Technologies Committee discussed cyberinfrastructure and high-performance computing, open source learning management systems, product management, library and information resource management technologies, IT service management, and offered a review of the past 10 years of ETCOM work. What should our focus be this year? Ideas we had, or heard from our audience, are: e-readers, multimedia services/classroom capture/streaming services, e-discovery & cloud computing, virtualization technologies, and a review of how recent economic trends may have impacted evolving technologies. Other thoughts?
EDUCAUSE Now - #21 - 1) Jim Collins on What Not To Do 2) Lawrence Lessig on Fair Use for EducatorsCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on November 12, 2009
Take a break from raking those leaves and join hosts Gerry Bayne and Colleen Luckett for the November edition of EDUCAUSE Now! This month we talk with two of the keynote speakers from our 2009 Annual Conference: Lawrence Lessig and Jim Collins. EDUCAUSE Now is a monthly podcast, focusing on the intelligent use of information technology in higher education. Subscribe to the EDUCAUSE NOW RSS feed This episode of EDUCAUSE Now features:
New features and functions at EmergingEdTech.comCreated by Kelly Walsh (The College of Westchester) on November 12, 2009
In the last few weeks, I’ve added a couple nice new features to EmergingEdTech.com, and I’d like to share them with everyone.
Test Blog PostCreated by Mark Curcher (Higher Colleges of Technology) on November 11, 2009
trying out the Educause Blog.
November/December EDUCAUSE Review Now Available OnlineCreated by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on November 10, 2009
University of Pennsylvania Successfully Deploys DNSSECCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on November 10, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania's Information Systems and Computing (ISC) division recently announced its successful implementation institution-wide of Domain Name Security Extensions (DNSSEC) technology. The upenn.edu DNS zone was signed with DNSSEC in early August 2009. Penn is part of an Internet2 and EDUCAUSE community of early adopters of DNSSEC technology and is the first U.S. university to implement institution-wide.
Interactivity Leader Raptivity Announces New Version - Includes Productivity Enhancement Options like Efficient Group Collaboration, Global Settings and Many MoreCreated by Isha Gupta (Harbinger Knowledge Products) on November 10, 2009
American University CIO Dave Swartz Selected as New Chair of Higher Education Information Security CouncilCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on November 9, 2009
We would like to welcome Dave Swartz (Assistant VP & CIO, American University), who begins his term as co-chair of the Higher Education Information Security Council. He will serve alongside Brian Voss (Vice Chancellor for Information Technology & CIO, Louisiana State University), a co-chair since January 2009. We would also like to thank Pete Siegel (Vice Provost & CIO, University of California, Davis) for his 3 years of service as a co-chair and member of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Higher Education Information Security Council. Learn more about the council or contact us.
EDUCAUSE 2009: Select Session Recordings Now AvailableCreated by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on November 9, 2009
EDUCAUSE Joins Identity Management Federation: InCommonCreated by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on November 9, 2009
EDUCAUSE announced last week during the EDUCAUSE 2009 Annual Conference that it has joined the InCommon Federation, the U.S. identity and access management federation. In an identity federation like InCommon, participating identity providers (such as colleges and universities) and resource providers (like EDUCAUSE) agree on a set of shared policies, processes, and technology standards. This greatly streamlines collaboration among multiple organizations because federation members agree on these policies and processes once, rather than each time they sign a contract with a new partner. Read more in the press release.
9 insightful videos about using SMART Boards in the ClassroomCreated by Kelly Walsh (The College of Westchester) on November 9, 2009
The 2nd post in a series focused on learning about Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom.
Last week we kicked off this series by learning the basics about what an interactive whiteboard is, and researched which brands are the most popular today. After discovering that the SMART Board brand from Smart Technologies controls more of the marketplace than all of the other brands combined, we then started looking into the different types of SMART Boards and their features and functionality.
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Thank you for joining us last week in Denver for EDUCAUSE 2009.