The University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Community College have embraced esports competition this fall. Both institutions expect these moves will better prepare graduates for the growing billion-dollar industry.
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A virtual lifeline or a digital babysitter? What it’s actually like to use tablets in prison
We surveyed more than 80 people about their experiences with the devices, which are pitched as educational and entertainment tools.
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The future of computer programming in prison
Not much has changed in conversations about prisons, education, and technology since the 1970s.
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How an illicit cell phone helped me take college courses from prison
Cell phones in prisons are often seen as a threat to security, but they are also a lifeline to information and knowledge.