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Politics

Blackboard, Patents and Monopolies

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Antonio Vantaggiato

Some time ago I posted on BlackBoard’s legal crusade. Here’s an update, and the full story. In August 2006 BlackBoard was “awarded” a US Patent on its e-learning platform and technology, essentially a “Learning Management System”, or “Learning Environment”. According … Continue reading →

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Salary Surveys for Higher Education

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Antonio Vantaggiato

HigherEdJobs just published its latest salary survey for faculty and administrators. Information was collected from some 1,000 institutions. Check 2005/2006 CUPA-HR Salary Surveys – HigherEdJobs.com. powered by performancing firefox

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Anger

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Antonio Vantaggiato

Earlier this year Blackboard sued Desire2Learn for patent infringment, after BB was granted a patent over their Course Management system technology. This action is terribly wrong for the whole education community, and shows disrespect towards everybody. BB possibly wants to … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Antonio Vantaggiato

It’s difficult to return back to one’s occupation after the summer. It’s even more difficult after another ruthless war has changed once again the world. The following happened three years ago… […] 23-year-old American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed … Continue reading →

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