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Identity verification has become a pandemic-era imperative

February 24, 2021 by Carey O’Connor Kolaja, Chief Executive Officer, AU10TIX

Remote learning has accelerated the risk of identity fraud for students; educational institutions must step up identify verification efforts.

Practically overnight, the global pandemic crumpled up traditional education models and tossed them into the wastebasket. Schools around the world were forced to reinvent their infrastructure in real…

5 strategies to get the most for your used Apple devices

February 23, 2021 by Paula Currie, Vice President of Procurement, Second Life Mac

Even if your learning tools aren’t in perfect condition, you can still increase the value of your district’s used Apple devices with a little forethought

When school districts refresh their fleet of used Apple devices, they often sell back those used devices to a buyback company. These companies decide what they will pay…

Here’s what helps–and hinders–K-12 innovation

February 23, 2021 by Laura Ascione

K-12 innovation comes in many forms, but there are certain things that help it on its way in classrooms and schools

A personalized, learner-centered educational experience is one of the main drivers of K-12 innovation and extraordinary student outcomes, according to CoSN's annual innovation survey. The survey includes three…

Bolstering cybersecurity with Zero Trust

February 22, 2021February 19, 2021 by Matt Glenn, VP of Product Management, Illumio

As learning remains remote, it is imperative for schools and districts to remain vigilant when it comes to network threats—and a Zero Trust model can be a valuable asset

Like all other sectors, the pandemic expedited digital transformation in education. School districts and universities around the globe found themselves making years’ worth of changes rapidly, as the…

A tech leader’s tips for making remote learning safe

February 22, 2021February 17, 2021 by Dan Burke, Director of Technology, Mesa County Valley School District 15, Colorado

How our 22,000-student district is using a web content filtering platform to keep students safe and on task when learning remotely

When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement…

Be prepared: It’s a cliché for a reason

February 22, 2021February 16, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

According to Tony Spence, for a district to be ready for everything, it has to constantly be preparing for something. And maybe be a little bit lucky. In…

5 ways to nurture a cybersecurity interest in a healthy way

February 12, 2021 by Ryan Cloutier, Principal Security Consultant, SecurityStudio

Students may show great aptitude for tech, including computer hacking—here’s how to guide them down the right cybersecurity path

It’s something no teacher or administrator wants to think about, but what if one of your students is showing an interest in computer hacking? Teachers--sometimes more than parents--can…

Using AI technologies to keep schools safe

February 12, 2021 by Alok Jain, CEO and Founder, Quicklert, & Kevin Brown, Co-Founder and CSO, Quicklert

Technology has advanced to the point where many tools, including AI technologies, can alert educators of danger before a disaster occurs

The COVID pandemic has changed much about how we live and how we work. Nowhere is this more evident than in our schools – in how we safely…

Leading in this time of crisis

February 9, 2021February 2, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Henry (Hank) Thiele, Superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Thorndale (IL) can’t stop looking forward. Despite the current, daily chaos of re-opening and lockdowns, hybrid and…

Why a multiscreen classroom is the next big thing

January 18, 2021 by Bob Wudeck, Senior Director of Business Development, BenQ

Districts can affordably create a multiscreen classroom--and it can have a number of benefits in hybrid and remote learning scenarios

Hybrid-remote learning provides the flexibility and freedom schools, parents, and students need in the current pandemic. However, moving a traditional classroom that’s built for face-to-face delivery to a…

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