Beginning with a single building in 1805, the University of South Carolina (USC) now has more than 200 years of history and tradition. USC serves the state of South Carolina from its flagship Columbia campus, three senior campuses, and four regional campuses. Unlike other state systems where there’s a strong system office, USC’s system is more akin to a federation that features a high degree of independence amongst the institutions. This unique configuration has led to some specific challenges, especially when addressing information technology issues. USC is in the midst of a plan to judiciously invest some $75 million over the next five years in new technology, facilities, infrastructure, services, software and people. Fortunately, USC’s long relationship with Blackboard gives them the strong foundation needed to meet their ambitious plan.[more]
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It’s here – Release 8.0 for the Blackboard Learning System™ – Enterprise License is now available. While the Blackboard Academic Suite can be a vital part of engaging and assessing students within your institution, Release 8.0 is focused on improving the overall solution.
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On January 31, 2008, Blackboard completed its acquisition of The NTI Group, Inc. (NTI) and its Connect-ED® mass messaging and notification technology. NTI provides solutions for educational and government organizations via voice, email, SMS and other text-receiving devices. [more]
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Ball State University (BSU) Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Animation Cinema Arts Program has been named the winner of Blackboard’s first $25,000 Greenhouse Grant for Virtual Worlds. By leveraging the interactive technology of Second Life with the Blackboard® course management system, BSU's program will extend instruction to an e-Learning community that would otherwise not have access to the expensive equipment and labs needed for the university's standard course of study. [more]
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It should come as no surprise that the home of Mozart is also home to one of Europe’s leading educational institutions. The University of Salzburg, or Paris Lodron University after its founder, the Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron, is located in the Austrian city of Salzburg. Even with a history going back almost 400 years, the University of Salzburg is primarily focused on the modernization of teaching and providing flexible learning opportunities. With this in mind, the University of Salzburg launched its first ever “Flexible Learning Initiative” in 2001 to inculcate “lifelong learning” amongst its students. [more]
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