Taking higher-ed technology to the next level by Laura Devaney, Director of News, K-12 and Higher Education.

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Laura Devaney summarizes, "In this week's news, a new virtual reality endeavor; an online learning investigation in Ohio; Ithaca College's solar project; and 4 steps to a CBE program."

Catch up on the most compelling higher-ed news stories you may have missed this week. 
 
Each Friday, Laura Devaney will be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. 
 
I can’t fit all of our news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eCampusNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed.

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In this week’s news:

University tech lab takes on virtual reality
Carolina Cruz-Neira’s visualization technology lab in the Emerging Analytics Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a playground for the imagination.
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Ohio’s troubled online learning project investigated
The Ohio inspector general is investigating a troubled joint project by Ohio State University and the state Board of Higher Education to create a clearinghouse of online learning materials.
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Ithaca College embarks on solar project
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Ithaca College announced that construction is underway on a 2.9 megawatt (MW) solar electric project that will provide enough electricity to meet approximately 10 percent of the college’s energy needs.
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4 steps to launching a CBE program
A pioneer of competency-based education shares the key steps for developing a successful CBE program.
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Source: eCampus News