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WHERE TECHNOLOGY
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Information technology permeates every aspect of campuses these days.
In that light, three experts consider what the future holds for IT. Roderick J. McDavis, Ohio University's president, describes how his institution responded to a major security breach involving the campus network. A FILE-SHARING FACE-OFFCollege officials and a representative of the film industry debate how to control illegal downloading by students. THE LAW, DIGITALLY SPEAKINGWhat are the greatest areas of risk as new technologies emerge on campuses? Three experts offer advice. PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS TODAYScholars are using new media to circulate their findings and respond to contemporary issues, says MIT's Henry Jenkins. TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOMSeven professors describe the successes and frustrations they encounter in using technology as part of their teaching. A DELUGE OF SCHOLARLY DATATwo librarians discuss the challenges of organizing and sharing the vast quantity of data that researchers are generating in many fields. THE SKILLS OF DIGITAL AVATARSVirtual representations of professors can be more effective than the real thing, argues Jeremy Bailenson. TECHNOLOGY AND INSPIRATIONAdministrators and professors need to be reminded that technology is only a tool -- and is only as good as the person using it, writes Michelle Valois. E-MAIL FREEDOM DAYHow much time does it take a provost to deal with 26,688 incoming messages a year? John M. Hughes and David Todd do the math. |
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