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The Digital Learning Lab's favorite tweets about how leaders in Black higher education at HBCUs and other colleges and universities are promoting the skills that yield more diverse employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in tech (#DiversityInTech) ... plus tweets about significant innovations in #EdTech and the broader context of information technology ... Big news, interesting stories, insightful comments, and good reads ... for the week ending Saturday 8/25/18
A. IBHE | B. Ed Tech | C. Info Tech | D. Hackers | E. Views | F. Chuckles
Cover Story ... Russian + Iranian hackers +++++++++
Back to Top- Facebook and Twitter say they thwarted a network of suspicious accounts that appear to originate in Iran. It's just the latest reminder of the broad scope of potential adversaries targeting American tech companies. ... https://t.co/fI6KP9T1so ... DLL editor's note -- This story also covered by NY Times, Wired, CNET, The Verge, Axios, Recode, TechCrunch, Mashable
Microsoft takes down six phishing domains linked to Russian election hackers theverge.com/2018/8/21/1776… ... DLL editor's note -- This story also covered by NY Times, Wired, CNET, Seattle Times, Vox
Google deleted 58 accounts with ties to Iran. The accounts include:
39 channels on YouTube 6 blogs on Blogger 13 accounts from its Google+ … DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Engadget, Business Insider, The Hill
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A. Issues in Black Higher Ed (IBHE) ... Dozen + 4
The DLL resumes coverage of Black issues in higher ed next week!!!
The DLL resumes coverage of Black issues in higher ed next week!!!
B. Ed Tech ... Dozen - 3
States focused on closing racial gaps in college achievement are seeing progress, but more can be done ... https://t.co/zFcz8G4KYR
Analytics -- higher ed applications ...
On the short-term horizon: analytics technologies and new learning spaces. Five years and beyond: a culture of innovation and cross-institutional collaboration will become priorities. ... https://t.co/rm4ISIpBRU
Online and blended ...
Dept. of Education sued for delaying state authorization rules meant to help students choose online university https://ihenow.com/2Mxvhvu
Conferences, workshops, Twitter chats, and other events ...
- Another great reason to attend #OLCAccelerate this autumn >> Our inaugural #Research Summit, joined by leaders from @ASU, @EntangledSOL, and the Online Learning Journal. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2zp46g3 ... EVENT -- 14 Nov 2018
Just 5 days left to vote for this important topic to be part of @SXSWEDU. Just follow the link below. Thanks to those who already cast their vote! @cristinemariep #veterans ... https://t.co/YqRsQe8vog
- Attending the #ATDdatasummit Sept 5-7? Be sure to register for our pre-conference session on text analytics. And, before you attend, get answers to some basic questions and learn how text mining can benefit your #studentsuccess initiatives. http://www.campusintelligence.com/2018/08/08/exploring-how-institutions-can-benefit-from-text-analytics/ … DLL Editor's note -- Achieving the Dream Summit info found HERE ... EVENT -- 5 to 7 September 2018
- We'd love for you to join us for our next #EdSurgeLive session on 8/28: Who Does Online Education Really Serve? Register here: bit.ly/2wdIRcr #onlineed #highered #edtech ... EVENT -- 28 August 2018
Looking ahead to the #OLCAccelerate conference in November > Registration is open w/ #earlybird pricing. Plus, we posted the itinerary for our Leadership Network Event taking place on 11/13! Please sign up to attend! ... https://t.co/PGYo1a2tN9 ... EVENT 13 November 2018
See the agenda for the 2018 CBExchange conference, bringing together hundreds to share advice and experiences with competency-based education. @CBENetwork ... http://ow.ly/c96B30lwNRq ... EVENT 25 to 27 Sept 2018
C. Info Tech ... Dozen
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FinTech, block chain, bitcoin ...
FinTech, block chain, bitcoin ...
"20 Ways Blockchain Will Transform (Okay, May Improve) Education" @Forbes article by @tvanderark via @forbes... https://t.co/W4KxYAOCb6
Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, bots, robotics ...
- Teaching computers “visual common sense”: DARPA-funded researcher seeks to enable computers to identify and categorize objects through machine learning. hubs.ly/H0drhXR0 #ODSC #DataScience
Analytics ... Big data, statistical learning, data science ...
- What Data Scientists Really Do, According to 35 Data Scientists via @HarvardBiz datalxr.com/2LhQ6VY @DataScience
Cybersecurity, privacy, & cybercrime ...
Top Story #1 ... Verizon hacks firefighters +++++++++
Back to Top- Verizon says it will stop throttling emergency responders’ data speeds https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/24/17778834/verizon-throttle-data-emergency-fire-response?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter … DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by NY Times, Washington Post, Ars Technica, CNET, The Verge, NPR
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Top Story #2 ... Democrats hack Democrats +++++++++
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Hack attempt on DNC voter database was a false alarm, the national committee says ... https://t.co/FOQz51tVYO ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also discussed by Wired, Wall Street Journal, Gizmodo
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Top Story #3... Cyberthugs hack 2 million T-Mobile users +++++++++
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Hackers help themselves to data belonging to 2 million T-Mobile customers https://zd.net/2MOy1DZ @SecurityCharlie ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Washington Post, TechCrunch, Axios, Motherboard, FastCompany
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- Cyberthreats continue to harm democracy. We’re introducing Microsoft #AccountGuard to help protect political campaigns from nation-state cyberattacks. Learn more: msft.social/xlQMaQ
Policies and Political context ...
Tim Cook of Apple, Ginni Rometty of IBM and dozens of other business leaders sent a letter to the homeland security secretary, complaining about changes to immigration policy that they say threaten the health of the United States economy. ... https://t.co/irpm7GF6N5 ... DLL Editor's note -- This story also covered by Bloomberg, Axios, Business Insider
D. Hackers ... Half-Dozen + 2
Diversity In Tech ... stats & strategies
WOC are often overlooked in discussions of diversity in tech. We're proud to launch Women of Color in Computing: A Researcher-Practitioner Collaborative developing interventions to diversify tech bit.ly/2O1Nyxh #WOCinComputing @KaporCenter Kapor Center
Coding, courses, tutorials, & jobs
The ultimate peer-to-peer guide on getting started with our #machinelearning competitions, written by Kaggler, @koehrsen_will. ... https://t.co/6R4INgkQLd
Advance your career in the CS field with the 100% online Master of Computer Science. You’ll study topics like AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and graduate with a portfolio of course projects to showcase your new skills. Applications are open – apply now! https://bit.ly/2Mt6VTz
- “Use Kaggle to start (and guide) your ML/ Data Science journey” by @nityeshaga
https://buff.ly/2nXDWbL
. @IBMWatson has collaborated with @Udacity to bring NLP education to the world
! Enroll in our NLP Nanodegree program by September 11 to learn cutting-edge techniques from machine translation to speech recognition: http://spr.ly/6014Dawdp #naturallanguageprocessing
The new @IBM Data Science Professional Certificate is here. Go from no experience to job-ready with a portfolio of projects and digital badge to showcase your skills. Learn more: bit.ly/2MoDSjO
Hackathons, workshops, meetups, and other events ...
Attend "AI for the Enterprise: Actionable and On-Premises" a 8/29 GigaOm Webinar w/ Analyst @andrewbrust & @DellEMC's @AdnanKhaleel talking #Enterprise #AI & how to conduct machine learning & deep learning on-premises with ease. http://bit.ly/2nGSTPt #ML #DL #Data @intel @Dell ... EVENT -- 29 Aug 2018
Don’t miss your chance to learn the latest trends and key insights in #DataScience & Machine Learning from 200+ top contributors and experts at #ODSC West 2018 in #SanFrancisco, Oct 31-Nov 3. Save 40% for a limited time w/code ODSC40 hubs.ly/H0dskm50 ... EVENT 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2018
E. Views -- Comments and Opinions ... Dozen - 1
Here’s a look back at ten key trends that have impacted the world of #highereducation since the last HEA reauthorization in 2008. http://bit.ly/2Lkaq9x #edtech
In case you missed it: What is the Value of Empirical Education? ... https://t.co/dfAL4d6pP7
- A re-envisioned #highered ecosystem requires better alignment with the labor market, faster & more flexible program development models, improved personalization of the academic experience, and a greater focus on #lifelonglearning | @VistaspKarbhari ... https://t.co/9ERaH0dVI7
#Data visualizations and strong partnerships can help #postsecondary institutions leverage #analytics in effective ways, but it’s critical to collect the right kind of data and ensure it’s being used to support student success. ... https://t.co/9GDsuxuCA9
Long form ... good reads ... :-)
- On June 27, 2017, a piece of malware called NotPetya infected computers across the globe. It crippled ports, paralyzed corporations, and froze government agencies. This is the untold story of the most devastating cyberattack in history. ... https://t.co/3mAnRNMzhx
- Because we use phone numbers to authenticate passwords, there is perhaps no piece of standard personal information more valuable than your phone number. ... https://t.co/M8aNrthMzJ
- Interview with the author of "A New You: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College," a book about the changing landscape for education & training credentials ==> https://t.co/UZzJzGJQcb
- The good news: Tech companies are finally stepping up efforts to stop attacks on democracy. The bad news: With 75 days left before the midterm elections, they're looking like a better bet to thwart cyberattacks than the US government ... https://t.co/ib7TLzDwxn
- What is artificial general intelligence? Here's everything you need to know ... https://t.co/GwGMXgU8vr
- What is quantum computing? We put together everything you ever wanted to know about qbits, superpositioning, and spooky action at a distance. wired.trib.al/W88roM6
The future of #blockchaintechnology, #cryptocurrencies and whether #ICOs can be truly useful are just a few of the topics we examine as we look beyond the hype in a special @techreview issue made free courtesy of @Oracle trib.al/bV5qvYf
F. Chuckles, Shame, and/or Fake News ... Half-Dozen + 1
- Sessions pushes back on Trump criticism, says Justice Department 'will not be improperly influenced by political considerations' ... https://t.co/9n37TUXFEt
- Opinion: "Fox & Friends" nails Trump interview — by shutting up, @ErikWemple writes ... https://t.co/In36wwFCbJ
Trump tweets the word "Africa" for first time as president — in defense of whites in South Africa ... https://t.co/DSpENs78PO
If anyone is looking for a good lawyer, I would strongly suggest that you don’t retain the services of Michael Cohen!
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