White Paper Library
This exclusive White Paper Library brings you the latest white papers in education technology, covering topics like Student Performance, Classroom strategies, NCLB scores, Data Analytics for decision making, and so much more. New white papers are added to the library often so check back for the most recent white papers available.
Why Power over Ethernet Is a Smart Choice for School Security
School security is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. GovConnection helps educate school leaders about the latest technologies for making the best decisions. In this white paper, you’ll learn why many security system designers and integrators have turned to Power over Ethernet technology — and for good reason. …
A Tablet Designed Specifically for Students
Amplify has developed the most innovative and complete tablet-based solution available for K-12 education. Amplify’s tablet comes pre-loaded with premium learning apps, mobile device management, and accessibility features for students with disabilities—making it easy and affordable for districts to start or scale up a 1:1 initiative.…
Chromebook vs. iPad: How do they compare?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook was designed to make teachers more effective, IT managers less stressed, and students more empowered. Here’s how it stacks up against Apple’s iPad in several key characteristics.…
Lower TCO, Better Experience: Chromebooks in the Classroom
In today’s climate of tight budgets and increased expectations, school IT departments must find ways to deliver transformational solutions that are strategically sound and also reduce costs over time. This white paper explores how Google Chromebooks offer one such solution.…
Going Mobile: Best Practices for K-12 IT Leaders
School IT leaders planning for mobility initiatives should consider an array of key factors—both infrastructural and educational. This white paper provides strategic advice and reviews key issues to consider on the way to achieving successful adoption by students, teachers, and administration.…
Seven Steps to Improving Learning with One-to-One Computing
In this white paper, we examine the positive impact that 1-to-1 computing is having on learning outcomes. We also review seven important areas that can affect the success or failure of your 1-to-1 initiative and its ability to improve learning outcomes.…
Case Study: 1-to-1 District-Wide Learning Success
One-to-one learning presents many opportunities and challenges for school districts. Administrators and technology professionals want robust content, engaged learning and easy management. Big Universe meets the demands of multiple platforms and gives teachers and students the tools they need to succeed.…
Understanding Concepts: Implications for Science Teaching
Many educators who teach elementary science weren’t science majors in college, and adequate instructional support for teachers often is lacking in current science teaching methods and materials. This paper explores what it means to teach a science concept and how lessons can be designed to reinforce this idea.…
Making Agile Learning Spaces to Support 21st Century Instruction
[Bretford Whitepaper] As the capabilities of smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices encourage new approaches to teaching and learning, this paper presents research to support a complementary change in approach to planning, designing, and implementing more creative and flexible learning spaces.…
The Importance of Network Time Synchronization
Your network is time stamping files, email, transactions, etc., while server logs are recording the transactions for backup. Fundamental to this is the belief that the time is correct. This paper describes why network time synchronization is critically important.…
Using Data to Boost Student Engagement and Retention
Student attrition is a costly problem for many colleges and universities. According to a recent survey, only two-thirds of enrolled students are retained from their freshman to sophomore year. The loss of these students also means the loss of tuition revenue, higher costs for recruiting new students and a devalued school reputation as dropout rates rise. With IBM SPSS Decision Management for Student Retention, your institution’s administrators and faculty can reach out to students early,when they first show signs of at-risk behavior for dropping out. This solution identifies key variables that lead to success and failure, and helps guide administrators…
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