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December 8, 2025
 
 
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Claremont McKenna College Hypes Up Fans with New Sound System at Athletic Center
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Here's How Old Dominion University Elevates Hybrid Learning
Located in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University (ODU) has continually invested in classroom technology innovation and tools to enhance teaching and learning for both in-person and remote students. In the wake of hybrid and online learning becoming a fixture in higher education, the university faced a growing challenge of capturing lectures with professional-grade quality at scale without adding complexity or staff. Enter AVer, and its lecture capture camera as part of the solution.
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Kern Community College debuts mobile VR classroom
The Kern Community College District in California has launched the Dreamscape Mobile Classroom, a state-of-the-art trailer equipped with 16 VR stations, each featuring headsets, joysticks, haptic feedback chairs, and fans. The mobile classroom will travel across the district's extensive service area, bringing immersive educational experiences directly to students at multiple colleges and local schools, aiming to level the academic playing field and expand access to advanced learning technology.
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Colleges use AI to review application essays, transcripts
Colleges and universities are increasingly using AI tools to review application essays and transcripts, aiming to speed up the admissions process and reduce errors. Virginia Tech has introduced an AI-powered essay reader to inform students of admissions decisions a month earlier, while the California Institute of Technology is using AI to assess the authenticity of student research projects.
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