The Education of the Future: How Far Can We Go?
Higher learning is embracing technology and beginning to shift its learning methods. What does the education system of the future look like? Read on.
New STOPit App Allows Students to Report Cyberbullying
Students can help deter cyberbullying with the new STOPit app. Students are able to download the app directly to their smartphones. When cyber abuse occurs, students can use the app to report the incident. The report is sent directly to a cloud-based incident management system, DOCUMENTit, which notifies school administrators in real time. STOPit has recently partnered with Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation and the app is currently implemented in over 100 schools across the United States and recently expanded into Canada, Ireland, Italy, and South Africa.
The Challenges of Security in Office Environments
While companies almost always safeguard their offices with access control, surveillance and other security measures, while at the same time utilizing software to safeguard data in their network, there is a third danger that is almost always overlooked. Verbal disclosure of sensitive data can be overheard and used to cause just as much damage as a data breach. Sound masking can help to alleviate this danger.
8 Tips On How To Make Crowdfunding Easy
Crowdfunding is not always simple. Andyshea Saberioon, CEO of PledgeCents, helps instruct educators on how to get the most out of their fundraising campaigns.
Distance Learning—Available Anywhere, Anytime
Learning outside the classroom is no longer the challenging feat that it once was.With new technologies helping to improve online learning, students are better able to take advantage of distance learning opportunities.
Education Resources’ EdRedi Application Makes Brand-Name Tablets Suitable for Classroom Use
The EdiRedi application by Education Resources allows teachers to easily supervise their students’ use of their name-brand devices, as well control the content to enable individualized instruction. Teachers can also deploy lessons and activities, and differentiate instruction. This solution enables the delivery of new and existing materials at the right pace and level for each student’s needs. The cost-effective application is equal parts device, content and instructional management and looks to benefit 1:1 learning environments.
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.”
