Articles tagged with Education Technology
Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) are democratizing education by enabling hundreds of thousands of students to sign up for free online courses. Researchers explore the transformational effect of MOOCs on education, highlighting their potential to personalize learning and promote digital culture.
Saint Louis University researchers developed a technology that can detect new, previously unknown viruses using transcriptome subtraction. The approach eliminates the need for lab-grown tissues or prior knowledge of a virus's origin.
A pilot study explores using iPad technology to facilitate remote interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing college students. The research found that this technology can enhance student engagement in co-op experiences, but challenges arise from connectivity issues.
Researchers studied TaoBao, China's leading online marketplace, to examine the efficacy of using CMC technology to build guanxi and turn one-time shoppers into loyal customers. The study found that instant messaging and feedback systems helped create a sense of personal rapport, achieving a loyalty rate of 71.3%.
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research granted $67.5 million in awards to 32 academic institutions for multidisciplinary research efforts. The MURI program supports teams of investigators from multiple disciplines to accelerate progress in various fields.
A new study by the University of Utah found that hands-free devices can overload drivers' attention and impair their ability to drive safely. The study used advanced metrics to assess driver mental workload and reaction time, revealing a five-fold increase in infotainment systems in new vehicles by 2018
The University of Texas at Austin's Nanoelectronics Center will receive a five-year, $7.8 million award from SRC and NIST to develop novel ultra-low-power transistor research. The goal is to create transistors that consume significantly less energy than current devices, with potential applications in mobile computing and manufacturing.
Researchers at UNIST demonstrated a novel method for epitaxially synthesizing uniform and homogeneous III-V semiconductor nanowires on Si wafers. The high quality of the nanowires was achieved without using metal catalysts, opening up new possibilities for opto-electronic devices.
Scientists at the Vienna University of Technology have observed and explained the dance of atoms on iron-oxide surfaces. They found that carbon monoxide is the partner responsible for rapid motion, which leads to clustering and reduces the effectiveness of catalysts. A hydroxyl coating of the surface can suppress this effect.
Researchers at University of Chicago develop a spintronics approach to manipulate the spin of atomic-scale defects in diamond for new quantum technologies. This approach enables new nanoscale sensors, including single-spin thermometers, with potential applications in temperature measurement and information processing.
A study published in Nature found that patients with type 2 diabetes have an altered gut microbiota, which can predict the risk of developing diabetes. The researchers developed a new model to analyze the metagenome and distinguish between patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy women.
A new lung probe using advanced technology will enable doctors to detect and monitor up to 20 key indicators of disease in critically ill patients, improving diagnosis and treatment. The probe will also help premature babies by replacing regular blood tests with real-time disease readouts.
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that allows fungi to continuously produce enzymes for breaking down cellulose and xylan into sugar molecules. This discovery enables the production of cheap biofuel from lignocellulose, reducing competition with food production and making it more economically viable.
The new graphene sensor can detect broad spectrum light and is suitable for all types of cameras. It uses 10 times less energy and is estimated to be five times cheaper when mass produced.
Researchers discovered a 15-month wind pattern that explains El Niño's close ties to the annual cycle. This unusual atmospheric pattern triggers droughts and floods in various regions. The study suggests that improved climate models will improve El Niño forecasts.
Wayne State University has received a second year of funding from the New Economy Initiative to expand its Technology Commercialization Office's efforts. The university will use the grant to enhance marketing tools and licensing staff, increasing the availability of WSU intellectual property assets to industry and venture capital.
Researchers have developed a flat spray-on material that can act as a flat lens, allowing for arbitrary aperture sizes and potentially revolutionizing imaging devices. The technology has significant advancements in ultraviolet light imaging of biological specimens.
A recent study found a weakening trend in the quasibiennial oscillation (QBO) in the tropical upper atmosphere, consistent with computer model projections of global warming. This decline may impact the chemical composition and climate of the global atmosphere.
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University and Lund University have bioengineered a novel molecule, HAMLET, which has been proven to successfully kill tumour cells. The molecule is based on a natural protein present in human breast milk and has been shown to suppress colon cancer in laboratory mice.
A new method developed by Disney Research enables a humanoid robot to receive an object handed to it by a person with natural, human-like motion. By rapidly searching a database of human motion, the robot can predict where the human plans to make the handoff and move its arm accordingly.
Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a device using wireless signals to diagnose brain swelling or bleeding in real-time. The technology was tested in a pilot study and showed promising results, potentially becoming a cost-effective tool for medical diagnostics.
Researchers Corsin Pfister and Stephanie Wehner discovered a new principle that rules out discrete theories incompatible with quantum physics. The principle assumes that measuring a system yields no information implies the system has not been disturbed.
The new journal MOOCs FORUM, launched in summer 2013, focuses on the development, design, and deployment of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The journal aims to provide a neutral platform for critical evaluation of MOOC components and modules.
Noninvasive imaging tests like CT, MR, and PET may help evaluate and manage diabetes by assessing changes in fat composition and distribution. This can aid in early disease detection and identify functional abnormalities before symptoms appear.
A UT Arlington electrical engineer is working on a $8 million project to increase internet security by using the quantum nature of light to transmit more information over longer distances. The research aims to develop a method that can dramatically increase data transmission capacity and speed without compromising security.
A pioneering collaboration aims to develop a 24/7 digital home health assistant to address pressing healthcare issues. The SPHERE project will use non-invasive sensors to monitor patients' health and wellbeing, targeting obesity, depression, stroke, falls, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases.
A new study projects a significant increase in tropical cyclones affecting Hawaii, with conditions becoming more favorable for hurricane formation due to global warming. The study suggests that despite potential decreases in tropical cyclones globally, Hawaii may experience a rise in near-shore storms.
Concordia University's NSERC Smart Net-zero Energy Buildings Strategic Network has received $1 million in new funding from Natural Resources Canada. This grant will support research and testing of progressive technologies to create net-zero energy homes and commercial buildings.
Researchers at Harvard University have successfully demonstrated the first controlled flight of a robotic insect, weighing less than a tenth of a gram, which achieves vertical takeoff, hovering, and steering. The achievement marks the culmination of over a decade's work in micromanufacturing and control systems.
Rice University bioengineering professors Rebecca Richards-Kortum and Maria Oden have won the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation. They will donate their prize money to build a new neonatal ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi, which has implemented Rice's low-cost health care technologies since 2007.
Researchers have created a digital camera with a design inspired by the arthropod eye, offering exceptionally wide-angle fields of view and low aberrations. The camera uses large arrays of tiny focusing lenses and miniaturized detectors in hemispherical layouts, providing unmatched field of view and other powerful capabilities in imaging.
A new camera inspired by insect compound eyes has been developed, featuring a wide field of view and infinite depth of field. The camera uses stretchable electronics and a hemispherical lens design to eliminate distortion.
A new study from North Carolina State University reveals that programmers' knowledge and skills increase with age, particularly in recent technologies. Veteran programmers have a significant edge over younger peers in certain areas.
Researchers at University of Bristol unveil prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand, introducing the concept of 'shape resolution' and its ten features. The devices, called Morphees, can transform into different shapes to support various services and applications.
Brain training programs, such as MyBrainSolutions, improve measured scores in anxiety, stress, and depression. The BRAINnet Foundation uses standardized protocols to pool data across mental disorders, sites, and studies, aiming to understand mental illness as a brain disease.
A Harvard-led team of researchers has created a new type of nanoscale device that converts optical signals into waves traveling along a metal surface. The device can recognize specific polarized light and direct it in one direction or another, opening the door to precise manipulation of light at subwavelength scales.
This special issue of Technology and Innovation explores transformative health care technologies, reducing costs and improving outcomes. Researchers have developed automated educational interventions to analyze prescription data, creating health outcomes indices to measure patient outcomes over time.
A research project called Polly has demonstrated the potential for teaching poorly educated people about automated voice services. The system, which adds funny sound effects to recorded messages, has been used by over 160,000 people, including some non-Pakistanis, and has handled almost 2.5 million calls.
Multispectral photoacoustic imaging distinguishes between benign and malignant prostate tissue with a high degree of accuracy. The new technique, which combines laser optics and ultrasound imaging technologies, predicts 25 out of 26 benign tissues and 13 out of 16 malignant tissues correctly.
Researchers have created a new type of semiconductor technology based on two-dimensional nanocrystals, which can be used to create smaller transistors. The material has a bandgap, allowing it to switch on and off, making it suitable for digital transistors.
Researchers have developed a new solid form of bioactive plasma-based biomaterials that can promote healing at sites of tissue injury. These materials, known as PBMs, are easier to work with, inexpensive to produce, and safe to use.
Researchers at Harvard University developed a tunable material system that can adapt to different environments, functions like self-adjusting contact lenses, pipelines, and textile materials. The bioinspired material is a continuous liquid film that changes shape in response to deformation, offering fine control over various properties.
Researchers identified a stable, specific 'breathprint' unique to each individual, with variations influenced by diet and health conditions. Breath analysis could become a valuable source of clinical information, similar to other bodily fluids.
Researchers have discovered a new way to switch magnetism using short laser pulses, achieving speeds of quadrillionths of a second. This breakthrough potentially opens the door to faster memory and logic device speeds, exceeding current gigahertz limits.
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) has announced its 2013 Class of Fellows, comprising 33 renowned mathematicians. These individuals were recognized for their outstanding research and service to the mathematical community.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and Purdue University developed efficient solar cells using natural substrates derived from trees, enabling quick recycling in water. The organic solar cells reach a power conversion efficiency of 2.7 percent, paving the way for a truly recyclable and sustainable solar cell technology.
The Wyss Institute has received a $9.25 million contract from DARPA to advance its sepsis therapeutic device, which uses magnetic nanobeads to cleanse the blood of pathogens without removing human cells or fluids. The technology has shown promise in treating deadly bloodstream infections that kill critically ill patients and soldiers.
Research found that playing action games improved capacity to track multiple objects, while hidden object and match three objects players showed improvement in visual search tasks. Video games improve specific skills, not overall mental abilities.
The Life Sciences Discovery Fund has awarded nearly $750,000 in Proof of Concept grants to three Washington organizations to develop and test new diagnostic and therapeutic products. These grants will help accelerate the transition of promising technologies from concept to commercial product.
Scientists at NIST and University of Maryland have developed a practical high-efficiency nanostructured electron source, leading to improved microwave communications and X-ray imaging systems. The new technology offers faster response times, reliability, and reduced power consumption compared to traditional thermionic sources.
Computer scientist Jennifer Burg's innovative approach to teaching digital media has increased students' understanding of technical concepts like sampling and quantization. The study also shows improved aptitude and interest in electronics, physics, and math among STEM majors.
The EPSRC is investing £12.2 million in 15 research projects that aim to improve the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses, including Alzheimer's and cancer, as well as enhance patient outcomes and quality of life for severely disabled individuals.
Researchers at UTHealth found that up to 30 percent of minority youths reported engaging in sexting behaviors, with over 20 percent sending nude photos and more than 30 percent receiving them. The study suggests that this issue has been overlooked among ethnic minority youth.
Researchers found that news consumers with 'reward-seeking' personalities are more likely to read news online, engage with websites, and use mobile devices. To maximize online revenue, news organizations should target these reward seekers with brain-friendly designs and emotional storytelling.
Researchers at Saarland University developed an automated testing system called 'Webmate' to identify security vulnerabilities in complex web applications. The system discovers connections between application components and generates test scenarios to ensure compatibility.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have discovered an intermediate state between order and disorder in ultra cold Bose-Einstein condensates. This prethermalized state retains quantum memory for a surprisingly long time, characterized by a new length scale that emerges from the initial quantum gas.
VitaThreads, a WPI startup developing biopolymer microthreads for wound healing and tissue regeneration, has made it to the final four in the Association of University Technology Managers' international business plan contest. The company will present its business plan on March 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have invented a circuit that makes packaging test possible, reducing food waste by estimating freshness. The ultra-low-cost plastic circuits have numerous potential uses, including pharmaceuticals.
Scientists develop a method to preserve quantum bits (qubits) for longer periods, using hole spins instead of electron spins. This breakthrough brings the researchers closer to creating the first viable high-speed quantum computer.
The collaboration aims to train entrepreneurs, foster industry-academia partnerships and commercialize science and technology through the I-Corps program. The Bay Area node will provide online training and track startup progress to advance best practices in entrepreneurship education.