ORNL to Create Vehicles with Direct Digital Manufacturing (PDDNet) – ORNL and 3D printing design firm Local Motors have formed a partnership to create the first 3D printed production vehicle, pushing the limits of additive manufacturing and design.
Educators, Researchers Look for Lessons in Blended Learning Algebra Program (Education Week) – A recent long term study shows evidence that Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor, a blended learning program, can improve performance, though does not pinpoint what aspects of the program led to these improvements.
Ready for the Boomer Exodus (Industry Week) – Three manufacturing firms have developed unique strategies to fill the high skill positions of retiring baby boomers.
SAP Education Takes Learning to the Cloud (The Wall Street Journal) – SAP will be using a cloud based website to provide educational resources and MOOC style courses to help instruct professionals on the use of SAP systems, moving online education from the classroom to the workplace.
Service-Learning Opportunities Provide Real-World Tech Experience for College Students (ED Tech) – To meet the growing demand for IT support some colleges have begun to hire student workers to, giving them hands on experience in the IT field.
