"As we near the halfway point in 2012, perhaps it's time to look back at some of the major stories, trends and developments in social media since the start of the year.
Check out this neat infographic that highlights some of the biggest stories in social media, broken down month-by-month starting in January and ending in May.
The infographic was created by NowSourcing, a social media firm based in Louisville, Ky."
Interesting article dealing with the responsibility and consequence of being on social media. Post something racist on Twitter then be prepared to be called out about it.
"Barnes & Noble continues to makes inroads into the education, um, space. It just announced that it has teamed up with Blackboard, the Web site/software suite that is used in colleges all over the U.S."
IT has often resisted outsourcing, but significant pressure to reduce costs is forcing them to reconsider and define their core competencies.
desktop virtualization, may be hitting critical speed.
cloud computing can move a solution from requiring a large initial capital outlay, to just an operational expense while also adding the flexibility for the institution to only pay for what is used.
today’s mobile students, there is also demand for applications that can function through smart cell phones with tiny screens, individual computer screens, and shared large screen output devices, depending on the location and needs of the student at the time.
ectures are increasingly being captured, either so that students can use them as reviews, or so that students can miss the live lecture.
Lectures are increasingly being captured, either so that students can use them as reviews, or so that students can miss the live lecture