We are not children. Professors must stop banning our laptops in class.
Laptop bans undermine students’ ability to study in a way that works for them.
Universities should use artificial intelligence to enhance education
Artificial Intelligence is a friend, not a foe. Universities should treat it as such.
15 years later, the Kindle stands the test of time
Saturday marked the 15th anniversary of Amazon’s first release of the e-reader.
Amid Twitter controversies, open-source social media shines
Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led to dramatic speculation about the fate of the site under its new leadership, as the popularity of alternative social platforms has increased since the deal went through.
UMD MATRIX lab explores research projects in its inaugural year
The MATRIX lab focuses on topics such as autonomous technology, machine learning and unmanned aircraft.
UMD iSchool introduces technology and information design major
The major will emphasize teaching students UIUX — user interface and user experience.
Twitter Circle: The newest ‘close friends’ feature hits the platform
With ‘close friends’ features already in use on other social media platforms, Twitter’s most recent feature allows users to curate a smaller audience to tweet to.
UMGC to pilot virtual reality classrooms this fall
Through Oculus Quest 2 headsets, UMGC will pilot virtual and augmented reality learning environments during the fall 2022 semester.
Students showcase research initiatives at Undergraduate Research Day
The research on display included the impact of Instagram on well-being and the effect of COVID on relationships.
UMD faculty work to make data science accessible for high schoolers with disabilities
The researchers work at the University of Maryland’s information studies college and Trace Research and Development Center.