Using business intelligence tools at Florida State University
Schaffhauser, D. (21010) Florida State U Transforms Reporting with Business Intelligence Campus Technology, April 26
This article shows how business intelligence (BI) tools have been...
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...
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...
Making campus IT more efficient
McCrea, B. (2010) Shifting campus IT priorities Campus Technology, February 4
This article looks at how Purdue University's "renewed" strategic plan would focus on improving...
A personal view of e-learning at the University of British Columbia
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (home of OLT)
It's now seven years since I resigned as Director of Distance Education and Technology at UBC,...
Why business intelligence is important to HE institutions
Grush, M. (2010) BI Today: More than Just a Big, Fat Report Campus Technology, January 13
First a declaration of interest: my son is a...
Six priorities for Canadian e-learning in 2010
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...
The state of e-learning 2009
It's that time of year again. Here's a personal look back at e-learning in 2009 (I will do another blog on priorities for Canadian...
More developments in administrative systems
Parry, M. (2009) Software giants try boutique approach to tempt colleges Chronicle of Higher Education, November 29
An article on Sungard's change of strategy regarding...
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,...