2U just launched “No Back Row PRO,” a free set of services to help faculty who are part of its university partners ramp up their online delivery of courses. 2U Offers Partner Universities Help in Training Faculty for Online Instruction Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIn order to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Apple announced last week that it will be closing all of its stores outside of China until March 27th. With no Apple Store to go to, that might pose a problem should your iPhone break or if your phone (or other Apple device) was already
Read MoreA tuition-free university, the University of the People, said it would make its online courses available to American universities, enabling their students to take courses for credit. University of the People Opens Its Online Courses to Any University Source: Campus Technology
Read More“They’re feeling a lot better, so that’s a relief,” their son Chet reports. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson leave hospital, are now self-isolating for coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDuring the crisis, doctors in the US can start using Facebook Messenger and FaceTime to diagnose patients, without worrying about violating privacy laws. US waives potential health-privacy penalties during coronavirus crisis – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn response to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly every major sport league on the planet has chosen suspend or delay operations indefinitely—and rightly so. But the decision has left sports fans around the world wondering what their sports programming options will look like during mandatory self-isolation. Read more… How to Watch Sports During the Coronavirus Shutdown
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google has decided to delay even the digital version of its largest conference of the year, the enterprise-focused Cloud Next conference, as the severity of the coronavirus crisis deepens. The company originally canceled the physical conference, which was set to take place in April in downtown San Francisco’s Moscone
Read MoreAt home, isolated and stressed over coronavirus fears, people are having happy hours over video chats to unwind with friends. It’s ‘quarantini’ time. People say cheers to video happy hours when they’re stuck at home. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: Marvel Disney has decided to delay the release of Marvel Studios’ Black Widow following the spread of the novel coronavirus. Black Widow was originally scheduled to be released on May 1st. There is no new date for the movie. Black Widow follows New Mutants, Mulan, and Antlers, which Disney delayed last week. Black Widow
Read MoreZoom is where we work, go to school and party these days. From Zoom University to the Zoom Party Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn the interest of public health, and for those of you who are visual learners, we present this video guide to properly washing your hands. Read more… The CDC-Approved Method to Washing Your Hands, Step By Step Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In a new report, researchers at New America lay out a prescription for fixing Facebook Continue reading… Facebook’s misinformation problem goes deeper than you think Source: New feed
Read MoreAs described in a World Health Organization report on COVID-19, Chinese disease officials sent out more than 1,800 teams of epidemiologists with five people per team in Wuhan to track down the individuals that sick people may have come into contact with before they quarantined. A project underway at Oxford University wants to make that
Read MoreWhile most airlines and hotels have made announcements about how to change or cancel your reservations due to the coronavirus, you might be wondering what to do about the travel plans you made through your rewards credit card. If you made reservations with points or miles, what happens next? Read more… What to Do About
Read MorePhoto By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Living with the coronavirus is going to reveal hard truths about the digital divide. This is especially true for students, who are being told in record numbers to head online for education. It’s time for a nationwide plan to ensure they can all get there. Like so much else,
Read MoreMore Netflix. Less ESPN. The pandemic means a greater number of television viewers in the short term, but signals a potential threat to the ecosystem protecting the industry. Glued to the Screen in the Time of Coronavirus Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFoundry College, a two-year-old institution that provides “face-to-face” classes online, has spun off its active learning platform as a stand-alone service. College Spins Off Platform for Real-Time Online Learning Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image}Foundry College, a two-year-old institution that provides “face-to-face” classes online, has spun off its active learning platform as a stand-alone service. College Spins Off Platform for Real-Time Online Learning Source: Campus Technology
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A good thing to do during the global outbreak of a deadly virus is to test people who think they may have it. Beyond providing important information to people affected by the disease, large-scale testing allows authorities to map the spread of the disease and respond accordingly.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve announced on Sunday that it would cut interest rates to near zero, with the benchmark for consumer interest rates to drop to between 0% and 0.25%. Read more… How a 'Near Zero' Interest Rate Affects Your Money Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreHere are our favorite options in the growing class of hybrid SUVs. The best hybrid SUVs available in 2020 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAMC Theaters, the largest theater chain in the United States, will shut its doors nationwide for between six to 12 weeks. The move complies with local, state, and federal directives to help fight the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Over the last few days, multiple states and cities have declared
Read MoreAn Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, Turbotax software, Bellesa Boutique sex toys, a 5TB WD hard drive, and Honest Beauty products highlight Tuesday’s best and brightest deals from across the internet. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablets, TurboTax, Bellesa Boutique Sex Toys, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreTrolls World Tour will be its first movie you can rent digitally the same day it’s released theatrical. Birds of Prey from Warner Bros. will also get an early online release. NBCUniversal to rent new movies online early because of coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith the optional 1.3-liter inline-three engine, it rivals competing crossovers from Honda and Toyota. 2021 Chevy Trailblazer returns respectable fuel economy – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More
