5 major cloud considerations for education
It’s no secret that being able to access enterprise applications and other types of software online—in a 24/7/365 environment—beats having ... Read more
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What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends
I do a lot of speaking about technology trends in education, and none of my talks seem to get larger ... Read more
5 tips for staying on the right side of federal safety regulations
In “Securing the Connected Classroom: Technology Planning to Keep Students Safe,” authors Abbie H. Brown, Ph.D., and Tim D. Green, ... Read more
3 reasons why AI is education’s future
If you ask kids today why phrases like “hang up” the phone or “roll down” the window exist, chances are they’ll have no idea. Fast-forward to the near…
5 ways to improve your school website design right now
First impressions are lasting. Here's how to make a good one with your school's website -- from navigation to multimedia elements.
Can your internet service provider help close the digital divide?
Darriale Bradley and her family spent many nights in the parking lot of fast food restaurants, but not because of ... Read more
What will the LMS of the future look like?
According to over 70 education IT specialists, current LMS functionality is great for administrative tasks, but doesn’t provide support for ... Read more
Chromebooks are on the rise, but Windows reliance remains
Sixty-two percent of K-12 schools participating in a recent survey support Chromebook initiatives, and 22 percent of those schools use Chromebooks as a primary classroom device. While Chromebooks…
5 lessons learned from replacing whiteboards with touchscreens
Ageing technology led one district to embrace a high-tech upgrade. Here's what they learned along the way.
Is dark fiber in your district’s future?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began allowing E-rate applicants to apply for discounts for dark fiber and self-provisioned fiber. These ... Read more
NetSupport’s keyword monitoring now supports multiple languages
In an effort to help districts cope with an ever-growing student population speaking languages other than English, NetSupport is adding multiple languages to its keyword monitoring software, which…
These students are fixing school Chromebooks — and getting paid
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6 tips for making the most of your iPad and Chromebook carts
Scheduling conflicts and charging woes can make cart management tough. Here's six tips for smooth rolling.
Alma provides complete SIS, Google Classroom integration
Alma Technologies, Inc. has expanded its integration with Google Classroom to include the new Coursework API. Alma is an intuitive student information system (SIS) and learning management system…
Xirrus introduces cloud managed, Wave 2 wi-fi points
Xirrus, provider of next generation, cloud-enabled Wi-Fi networks, announced new four and eight-radio high density 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi access points (APs) resulting in what the company says…
Panasonic showcases the power of K-12 interactive displays
Panasonic, provider of professional display solutions for education, demonstrated its BF1 display technology at ISTE 2016. The ISTE booth featured the new refined BF1 Series Multi-Touch Screen Display,…
Archive360 introduces regulatory compliance storage solution based on the Microsoft Azure platform
New Archive2Azure simplifies long-term unstructured data retention for regulatory compliance and litigation preparedness Archive360TM, a provider of email archive migration ... Read more
5 things changing today’s CTO role
Chief technology officers (CTOs) in school districts juggle any number of demands relating to IT support, technology integration into classroom instruction, and future district technology plans. But as…
Dark fiber could be the future of school networking
Dark fiber is helping some districts scale broadband for tomorrow, not today. Is it the future of networking?
Boxlight to debut standard, interactive laser and bulb projectors at ISTE
Boxlight will be unveiling its new line of P12 projectors at the 2016 ISTE Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Attendees will be able to see live demos…
Impero Software’s keyword library addresses online safety concerns
It makes the headlines often: A young man or woman in the U.S. ends his or her own life due to bullying or becomes radicalized and attempts to…
Pearson Realize course content now works with any LMS
earson announced a new iteration of its main content delivery system for K-12 schools that will allow them to experience learning, assessment and data applications seamlessly, saving thousands…
A guide for how to select the best tech tools for your school
With ed-tech spending expected to reach $55B by 2019 as predicted by market research firm Technavio, schools and districts should ensure they can produce carefully-crafted technology plans that…
itslearning, Gooru enhance LMS platform with open content
LMS provider itslearning and Gooru, a nonprofit organization which provides a free online learning navigator for educators of the same name, announced a strategic partnership to enhance itslearning’s…
Most districts are doing nothing about the homework gap; a few are making a big difference
3 out of 4 districts have little plan for providing off-campus internet. But an innovative few are finding solutions and leading the charge.
30 technologies ushering in the future for education
If the bright lights and casino bling of Las Vegas weren’t enough to dazzle conference-goers from around the world, the awe-inspiring displays of futuristic technology littering the Infocomm…
Polycom enables Skype for Business with any video platform
New release lets users connect using Skype for Business when they are on different platforms Polycom, has removed the complexity ... Read more
Canon adds laser model to interchangeable lens projectors
Canon U.S.A.introduces the LX-MU800Z, the company’s first single-chip DLP Projector with a Laser Phosphor Light Source which delivers at maximum brightness 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation to…
Sennheiser adds audio conferencing solution, TeamConnect with wireless or ceiling mics
Sennheiser’s TeamConnect is an end-to-end, professional-grade conferencing solution for medium to large conference rooms. TeamConnect can be integrated into any infrastructure or conference room to deliver leading-edge connectivity…
Nureva’s Span wall collaboration system is going mobile
A new cart-based option for projector/wall collaboration system
Optoma launches 4 new laser projectors
Optoma is showcasing new and top-selling ProAV projection products in a variety of creative applications at InfoComm 2016. From dome and arch displays to interactivity and edge blending,…
NEC Displays reveals interactive 4k touch displays
NEC Display, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today a robust set of 4K, data analytics and kiosk solutions on display with its…
Panasonic showcases new laser projectors, digital displays
Panasonic has launched a wide range of visual systems technologies. The booth showcases the latest professional visual systems and professional video technologies through engaging demonstrations, including a new…
InFocus displays Mondopad and JTouch now feature ‘capacitive touch’
InFocus is adding premium capabilities, including projected capacitive touch and 4K resolution, to a variety of its interactive touchscreen and video conferencing solutions, the company announced today. InFocus…
BenQ introduces interactive flat panel displays
BenQ America Corp., provider of education technology solutions, announced additions to its RP Series of Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs). The new displays are designed with a range of…
ViewSonic debuts new laser phosphor-based digital projectors
ViewSonic Corp., a provider of visual solution products, introduced its new line of laser phosphor-based projectors for a bright and immersive experience for home entertainment, education, and business…
New Christie AP series focuses on performance, HDBaseT
The new Christie AP Series of 3LCD projectors deliver 5000 ANSI lumens in a compact and cost-conscious package. Both the Christie LW502 and Christie LWU502 deliver the Christie…
How hackers held a district hostage for almost $10,000
When cyber-criminals unleashed a ransomware attack on a South Carolina district, IT leaders were faced with an awful choice: pay up, or lose your files.