Google uses machine learning for new security features in Gmail

by Steve Ragan, CSO

Google has pushed four new security features to enterprise users on G Suite, the search giant’s hosted business offering. The new protections come shortly after Citizen Lab report exposed a Russia-linked Phishing and disinformation campaign using Google services, including Gmail. Google makes no mention of the Citizen Lab report in their posts on the new security features, but many of the protections take aim at common Phishing techniques used to steal data and credentials. The Citizen Lab report describes a Phishing and disinformation campaign by Russian actors, which targeted more than 200 people across 39 countries. Among those targeted were “a former Russian Prime Minister, members of cabinets from Europe and Eurasia, ambassadors, high ranking military officers, CEOs of energy companies, and members of civil society,” the report notes.

http://www.csoonline.com/article/3198996/security/google-uses-machine-learning-for-new-security-features-in-gmail.html

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7 Online Courses To Help You Level Up In Life

by Emma Norris, Sporteluxe

But learning new things and picking up new skills is what helps you grow as a person both personally and professionally. For this reason, it should always be a top priority! Luckily, you no longer have to be face-to-face in a classroom to gain access to quality courses taught by qualified pros. Thanks to the growing popularity of e-learning, there are so many great online courses on pretty much every topic you can think of. To help you choose one that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best. Whether you to get on top of your finances, become more productive or kickstart your freelance career, we’ve got you covered.

http://sporteluxe.com/7-online-courses-to-help-you-level-up-in-life/

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What are augmented reality apps, and how can they be used for marketing?

by Rebecca Sentance, ClickZ

Over the past couple of years, augmented reality has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the hottest topics in marketing. Historically, it has always been mentioned in the same breath as virtual reality (the two are usually referred to collectively as “AR and VR”), but next to virtual reality’s almost mystical potential, it was sort of the awkward cousin that no-one quite knew what to do with. But while VR is still finding its footing in the consumer market, AR has been launched into the limelight. With the viral success of Pokémon Go in 2016, everyone was suddenly talking about the possibilities of AR; and it now looks like it might be the next big trend in social media, with first Facebook and now Instagram showcasing innovative new uses of AR.

https://www.clickz.com/what-are-augmented-reality-apps-and-how-can-they-be-used-for-marketing/111330/

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Does your campus have a strong video culture? Here’s why it should

by ROB LIPPS, eCampus News

A recent study from Wainhouse Research revealed the ability to capture lectures as video for student access is a key success factor in increased retention and graduation. From lecture capture to flipped classrooms to streaming education, video technology is a key driver of advancements in higher education. But what drives the successful use of video on campus? How do you facilitate a campus-wide shift to leveraging video strategically? More importantly, how do you instill a strong video culture on your campus?

http://www.ecampusnews.com/curriculum/campus-strong-video-culture-heres/

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10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom

by Matthew Lynch, tech Edvocate

It is no secret that many students are not passionate about math. Students feel disconnected from what is taught in class, unsure of the benefits of math and reluctant to pursue careers in the field. Edtech is trying to change these attitudes by providing them with new ways to engage with numbers. Many companies have developed virtual tools for math, which allow students to learn, practice, and have fun with different math concepts. We will discuss ten of the best on the market.

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/edtech-tools/

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Learning Technologies: Friend or Foe

by Con Sotidis, ATD

Many people have embraced learning technology, mainly because they have been told to. Then there are those who must (albeit hesitantly) to carry out their business. But deep down, technology is still seen as a foe to some folk. Those who know me know that I am a big fan of social learning and how technology can support the implementation of a social learning framework. At some stage of the consultation process, clients and I tend to discuss various platforms and technologies. Once the conversation moves into this space, I find some L&D folks start to get concerned about how this technology will be rolled out and how will they deploy it, and then they hit me with their concern: “I don’t think our people are ready for that.”

https://www.td.org/Publications/Newsletters/Links/2017/06/Learning-Technologies-Friend-or-Foe

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The future of school in India is online

by Maria Thomas May, Quartz

By 2021, the country’s online education industry is expected to be worth $1.96 billion, a huge jump from just $247 million in 2016, according to a new report by Google and KPMG. While re-skilling and online certification courses constitute the biggest category today, particularly popular among IT workers, the report forecasts that it’s primary and secondary supplemental education that will dominate in a few years. That’s because students from smaller towns and cities will benefit from increasing access to the internet. Titled Online Education in India: 2021, the report also forecasts that test preparation courses will be the fastest-growing category as engineering and government service aspirants look to better their chances at entrance exams.

https://qz.com/994196/the-future-of-school-in-india-is-online/

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