Sinclair's Drones, Big Data and SQL, Tablet Technology & More

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 11:38am

K12 Students See A Brighter Future Learning with Tablets
EdTech Digest, 9/10/14
According to a new survey conducted on behalf of Pearson, a majority of students believe tablets will change the way they learn and make learning more fun…
http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/trends-k-12-students-see-a-brighter-future-learning-with-tablets/

 

As Big Data Booms, SQL Makes A Comeback
Forbes Magazine, 9/8/14
While people have dismissed the need for SQL, it is emerging as a standard data access method for the Big Data and NoSQL technologies that were supposed to represent its demise…
http://www.forbes.com/sites/oracle/2014/09/08/as-big-data-booms-sql-makes-a-comeback/

 

Energy Cooperative to Build Substation, Add Members
The Newark Advocate, 9/6/2014
The Energy Cooperative to build a high-voltage distribution substation to improve services and expand commercial customer base…
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/2014/09/06/energy-cooperative-build-substation-add-members/14738405/

 

The ‘Murky Middle’
Inside Higher Ed, 9/10/14
As colleges and universities focus on improvements to retention and graduation rates, research finds institutions may be directing academic support services to the wrong type of students…
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/10/maximize-graduation-rates-colleges-should-focus-middle-range-students-research-shows

 

Ohio Steel Mill to Become Oil & Gas Logistics Hub
Columbus Business First, 9/10/2014
Former steel-finishing mill along the Ohio River to be converted into an intermodal terminal for energy service companies….
http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/ohio-energy-inc/2014/09/ohio-steel-mill-to-become-oil-and-gas-logistics.html

 

Ohio College becoming Leader in Drone Technology
Navy Times, 9/5/2014
Sinclair Community College begins renovation plans for the downtown Dayton Campus building to create a training and certification center for unmanned aerial systems…
http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140905/EDU/309050047/Ohio-college-becoming-leader-drone-technology