Author: RM Barton
Purdue Online is now Purdue University Online, with a new resource website for online students
The name change to Purdue University Online is designed to better reflect the organization’s primary role – facilitating online courses and programming in partnership with the colleges, schools, departments and faculty of Purdue’s flagship West Lafayette and regional campuses.
Purdue’s Online Dual Engineering + MBA and Management and Leadership Master’s Degrees Prove to be Career Boosters
Two years after completing his bachelor’s degree, Januario Mendes wanted to upgrade his engineering skills while gaining business expertise that could position him to move into leadership as his career advances.
Turnitin adding AI writing detection, but instructors should use it with caution
Turnitin Originality, the centrally supported originality and plagiarism checker made available by Purdue through its Brightspace learning management system, is adding a feature to scan for writing generated by artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT.
Purdue VetBloom partner to offer online mini MBA to veterinary professionals
Filling a need for high-level business training in the veterinary profession is the goal of a partnership between Purdue University and VetBloom, an online learning ecosystem for the veterinary industry.
iClicker Cloud will be Purdue’s new classroom response tool
After a selection process that included vendor demos open to faculty and staff, Purdue has selected iClicker Cloud to be implemented as the university’s new centrally funded and supported classroom response tool on the West Lafayette and Northwest campuses.
New website makes it easier, faster for Purdue instructors to find and use instructional technology tools
A new-look instructional technology website includes filtering and category options to help Purdue instructors find tools, access resources for getting started with tools, and request new tools. The instructional technology site covers Purdue’s centrally funded and supported tools, as well as integrated third-party vendor tools.
Purdue employees eligible for 50% discount on a battery of professional development courses
Purdue employees are eligible for a 50% discount on seven Lean Six Sigma, Project management and Agile courses offered through Purdue University Online and the College of Engineering.
Transition to iClicker Cloud set for spring semester, available for instructors to explore now
Instructors can now access and start exploring iClicker Cloud, the new centrally funded classroom response tool for Purdue’s West Lafayette and Northwest campuses.
Purdue’s Online Master’s in Communication Named #1 Best Online Communication Program by MastersinCommunication.org
Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Communication has been named the #1 best online master’s in communication program by mastersincommunication.org in their 2023 rankings. The program, hosted in Purdue’s Brian Lamb School of Communication, was recognized for its experienced faculty, its relevant concentrations, and its high-quality curriculum.