Open source software for research administration

I try not to use this site to promote particular products or services, but occasionally something that is likely to be of genuine interest to readers comes up – hence my previous posting on the Canadian launch of the iPad.

In a similar vein, the development of the Kuali consortium and its goal of [...]

Using IT to save costs

Carter, D. (2010) Universities save much-needed cash with the help of technology eCampus News, March 26

I was just writing a conclusion to a chapter for a book that said efficiencies need to be found in administration and teaching to justify the use of technology when I came across this article about how the [...]

How well has your institution integrated technology?

I’m currently writing a book with Albert Sangra of the Open University of Catalonia on the integration of technology within post-secondary institutions.The book is being published by Jossey-Bass and should be out by the end of the year.

The book is based on a variety of sources, but in particular we have drawn on [...]

Six priorities for Canadian e-learning in 2010

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Summary of my priorities

1. A requirement for all newly appointed full-time instructors in public Canadian post-secondary educational institutions to have a formal certification in teaching in post-secondary education, to be in place by September 2012. This would include both pedagogical and technological content. Probability: <1%

2. Establishment [...]

Using IT to improve cost-effectiveness

Briggs, L. (2009) Massive IT overhaul helps Ivy Tech handle growth Campus Technology, October 29

This is an example of how IT can increase cost-effectiveness, this time mainly on the administrative side. Many two year colleges in the same state or province use Banner or a similar common system as their major student information [...]