Group items tagged

Interesting article that describes the student data being collected at some universities. The data is be used to "eAdvise" students into the proper programming and courses, which leads to higher retention rates. The data may be used to go as far as even monitoring card swipes and analyze student social interactions.

"The B.C. Open Textbook Project turns two today! Birthday's are a good time for reflection, and as we look back over the past two years, we can see just how far we have come with the B.C. Open Textbook Project. First, for the quantitative data lovers, the project over the past two years by the numbers."

"Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian's images-right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to nearly 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections-with many more to come. This includes images and data from across the Smithsonian's 19 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo. What will you create? #SmithsonianOpenAccess"