Berea College Preserves Appalachian History With a New Digital Preservation System
Mike Quinn, Commercial Director of Preservica describes how Berea Colleges is opting for a new digital preservation system to protect its campus and cultural history.
Communicating to Employees with Digital Signage in a New Era
Companies with a large number employees have a lot going on, and with multiple departments its not easy to keep all pertinent employees informed about what is going on with the company. More than that, keeping employees informed and excited about the company they work for turns them into advocated for your brand outside of work as well. Utilizing digital signage is a great way to connect with employees. But how do we keep them engaged enough in the new era to pay attention to what’s onscreen?
Survey Provides Insight into Teachers’ Out-of-Pocket Spending
SheerID and Agile Education Marketing released the results of their annual survey regarding K-12 teachers’ out-of-pocket spending habits. For the second year in a row it was found that teachers spent around $500 of their personal funds for school supplies, instructional materials, and professional development for the 2014/2015 school year. The survey also found that 94% of teachers are more likely to shop at stores that offer teacher discounts. Many teachers shop online and look for discounts through the internet, however they are not willing to provide personal information to obtain these discounts. SheerID’s verification technology instantly verifies teaching statuses online, in stores, or on a mobile device so teachers do not have to disclose personal information to redeem offers and discounts from companies.
7 Questions End Users Should Ask to Keep Their Digital Signage Network Safe
Josh Saiz introduces the trouble with maintaining a digital signage network and reveals 7 main questions end users should ask to keep their networks safe. Saiz will also address these issues in depth at the EduComm session called: “Staying off the 6 O’clock News: What You Need to Know About Keeping Your Digital Signage Network Safe.”
UMass Medical School Invests in Projectors, Lecture Capture Solutions to Foster Collaboration
In order to boost collaboration, UMass Medical School invests in projector and lecture capture solutions for its classrooms.
Projectors 101 — The Basic Knowledge You Need for Your Higher Ed Solution
Learn what the basic terms mean behind the projector, including lumens, throw distance, contrast ratio and more.
TechDecisions Guide to 29 Short-throw and Ultra-short-throw Projectors for Higher Ed
The flexibility of projectors is growing rapidly. Wherever your space, there is a projector to fit. Short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors are perfect options for small or short spaces. They also solve some time-honored negative aspects of projection buy solving instances of shadow and glare. In addition, see the specs for 24 short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors. Get the details on projectors from Asus, BenQ, Casio, Dell, Epson, Dukane, Infocus, Mitsubishi, NEC, Optima, Ricoh, Sharp, Sony, ViewSonic
Inside the Tools that Teach Coding to Little Kids
ScratchJr, Tynker, Kodable, TechSmith, Code Academy and Khan Academy are examples of resources that help K-12 schools teach coding to young students. Even better, some are free. Experts offer tips for implementing code curriculum.
Showcasing Your Data and Information in Your Work Environment
Danielle Cerrachio will be presenting at CorpComm Expo 2015. She will lead a presentation entitled ‘Transform Your Workspace Environmental Media Installations.’ She will teach attendees even more about how to display content over digital signage.
DPA Microphones Teaches How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Downers Grove North High School (DGN), home to an active theatre-focused student body that hosts various events throughout the academic year, recently kicked off its springtime musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
