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Welcome to our portal! We cover everything from cybersecurity to computer literacy to virtual classroom and a variety of topics/practices in educational technology. Enjoy your visit! Please don?t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.

Irene Knokh; Editor

Spotlight: Cybersecurity:

Both the public and private sectors need well trained professionals working in cybersecurity roles. These professionals are critical to the digital security of individuals and their nations. This portal provides a starting point for individuals seeking more information about cybersecurity education.

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Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences MOOC

This free 6 week massive open online course (MOOC) from UNSW Australia begins a...

15.328 Team Project

The Team Project has the goals of (1) developing teamwork and leadership skills...

15.053 Optimization Methods in Management Science (MIT)

Comment DetailThis course introduces students to the theory,...

2.96 Management in Engineering (MIT)

Comment DetailThis course gives an overview of engineering management and...

15.760B Introduction to Operations Management

Comment DetailThis half-term course introduces students to problems and...

ESD.36 System Project Management (MIT)

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15.S07 GlobalHealth Lab (MIT)

Comment DetailThis course pairs faculty-mentored student teams with...

Canterbury QuestionBank

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Use Kodu Game Lab to learn how to program a tower defense style game that can...

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• Joint Statement: 2016 United States-India Cyber Dialogue
  Sep 29, 2016 3:18 PM PDT
  ... and fostering capacity building and R&D, thus promoting cybersecurity and the ... efforts, including testing and standards with respect...
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  Sep 29, 2016 2:56 PM PDT
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  Sep 29, 2016 2:56 PM PDT
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• Kicking Off National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  Sep 29, 2016 2:30 PM PDT
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• WISeKey International Holding Signs MOU with Indian Investors to Establish a Joint Venture ...
  Sep 29, 2016 2:22 PM PDT
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• NASA Awards Contract for Information Technology Support Services
  Sep 29, 2016 2:07 PM PDT
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  Sep 29, 2016 1:48 PM PDT
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• Cylance CEO Stuart McClure Wins NetEvents Innovation Idol Award, Honoring Creative ...
  Sep 29, 2016 1:48 PM PDT
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• 2 San Antonio universities, college receive multi-million dollar grants
  Sep 29, 2016 12:17 PM PDT
  “Our team continues to work to improve our nation's cybersecurity through innovative, high-quality training efforts. In partnership with the...
• Colorado offers $12 million in incentives to companies with high-paying jobs
  Sep 29, 2016 11:45 AM PDT
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• Vanguard Announces Arizona Cyber Warfare Range will Speak at Vanguard Security ...
  Sep 29, 2016 9:47 AM PDT
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• Vanguard Announces Arizona Cyber Warfare Range will Speak at Vanguard Security ...
  Sep 29, 2016 9:41 AM PDT
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• MACH37 Adds MITRE to Network as Member
  Sep 29, 2016 8:22 AM PDT
  "Our portfolio's diverse set of cybersecurity product companies and entrepreneurs will be able to receive invaluable support and...
• Reposify Launches IoT Search Engine to Become the Google for the Internet of Things
  Sep 29, 2016 8:11 AM PDT
  “Our goal is to let cybersecurity and BI companies get answers about those devices with a few clicks. And developers can do this with a few lines...
• Reposify Launches IoT Search Engine to Become the Google for the Internet of Things
  Sep 29, 2016 8:00 AM PDT
  "Our goal is to let cybersecurity and BI companies get answers about those devices with a few clicks. And developers can do this with a few...
• What Should a USPS Information Technology Strategic Risk Management Process Include?
  Sep 29, 2016 7:52 AM PDT
  The Postal Service in the process of implementing a strategic risk management program. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...
• Apple sets up R&D centre in Beijing
  Sep 29, 2016 7:48 AM PDT
  ... communications, audio and video equipment, consumer electronics technology and information technology, state-run People's Daily reported.
• Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union announces selection of new vice president of information technology ...
  Sep 29, 2016 7:15 AM PDT
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• National Cyber Security Awareness Month Launches with a Call to Action for All Digital Citizens to ...
  Sep 29, 2016 6:52 AM PDT
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