Academic Technology, High Performance Computing
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Need power? Here is what’s going on with supercomputing this summer.

Andrew Ruether

Are your research computing demands overwhelming your computer? Symptoms may include deafening fan noise, overheating, and system slugishness while your code runs in the background. If so, Swarthmore ITS has you covered with high performance computing resources and training. Strelka … Continue reading Need power? Here is what’s going on with supercomputing this summer.

Accounts and Passwords, Security, Self-Care, Tips
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Review & Recommendation: Protecting your online privacy & blocking ads

Doug Willen

I get a regular email newsletter from the New York Times, called Smarter Living, which brings me interesting perspectives, recommendations and information for every day life. This is particularly useful now during the pandemic when were all stuck working remotely. … Continue reading Review & Recommendation: Protecting your online privacy & blocking ads

Academic Technology, Active Learning, Blended Learning, Learning Spaces, Learning Technology
Lightboard application at Northwestern University.

Learning Glass Revisited – does the idea have application for Swarthmore?

Mike Jones

I recently saw a video from Carleton College of a Lightboard/Learning Glass in use. The idea is that you can record lectures, or even do live remote classes writing on the glass and facing your audience. “The writing glows in … Continue reading Learning Glass Revisited – does the idea have application for Swarthmore?