【正确答案】In the near future, professors will run their courses over digital platforms which are capable of collecting data on each student's progress. These platforms were initially developed for massive open online courses. However, because they make it easier to share content, host discussions and keep track of student work, universities are now applying these platforms to the traditional classes. As more classes move partially or entirely online, the universities do not need the requirement on a uniform course start and end date any more.

【答案解析】 1.在第一句话中，“数字平台”之前的定语较长，所以汉译英时采用定语从句，将长定语后置。
   2.“最初”译为initially。如：Forecasters say the storms may not be as bad as they initially predicted. 意为“预报员们说暴风雨不像他们最初预报的那样糟。”
   3.“同步学生学业进度”在这里的意思是老师可以在数字平台上追踪学生学业进度，所以“同步”应意译为keep track of。
   4.“将A应用到B”可译为英语固定搭配“apply A to B”。
   5.课程起止时间译为course start and end date。