FAST FIVE for the week of June 2, 2013

Mobile learning roll out: Lambton College is rolling out mobile learning technology to ten of their programs this September and they have plans to implement the technology to another 12 more programs in 2014. Students in these programs are expected to purchase their own tablets and laptops. Lambton learning
 
Portal upgrade: The University of Saskatchewan will launch a new version of their portal with a significantly improved information architecture. The new release will deliver content in a more intuitive manner and is expected to go live in July. PAWS portal progression

Expanded cloud data storage: The University of British Columbia currently provides 20Gb of free private cloud storage for faculty and staff. In a new service offering, they are are providing offering additional storage for a fee of $7 per 10Gb per year. Getting gigs

Additional email storage: Carleton University is also offering more space. The University is increasing email storage limits from 10Gb to 25Gb for all email accounts. Expanding email

Value of MOOCs: The former CIO and now VP Academic of Royal Roads University provides some perspective on MOOCs: Open online opinion