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How Twitter and Facebook Are Fueling Classroom Learning It's no surprise that high school and college students spend a bulk of their time texting and tweeting. But who would have thought that social media like Twitter and Facebook would make its way into the classroom -- as an invited guest, no less? Tech Explosion Find out how the latest technology can be your ticket to staying on top of your game in college. Hack U: How Safe is Your Student Data? Your college's computer network may not be as secure and fail-safe as you think. CB Teen took a look at just how much information students give out online, and the people who may be peeking in -- and potentially using that information against you. Campus Safety Systems on High Alert In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings last April, higher education officials have been forced to face the urgent need for timely, institution-wide communication to promote campus safety. Manage Time the Techie Way Think you'll be overwhelmed by college? Think again. These hi-tech strategies will help keep you up-to-date on all your assignments and projects. How Connected Is This Campus? What makes a college wired, and what makes it a wannabe? Here are some easy tips for figuring out how tech-savvy your prospective college really is. Make a 10-Minute Movie in Two Days Think you could make a movie in a week? How about just 48 hours? That's all the time film students had to work on their entries for Project Pioneer 2880, an extreme DVD-making competition sponsored by Long Beach, CA-based Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Podcasting about Financial Aid Podcasting about financial aid and college cash is the in thing. |