When test scores showed a significant number of students weren’t hitting English Language Arts and Math targets, Palmer High School began making big changes to instruction, putting a new focus on differentiated instruction that engages students in every concept. Recently, rigorous new standardized tests designed to prepare students for life after high school revealed that […]
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The Real Value of the Cloud for Higher Education
At EDUCAUSE 2016 in Anaheim, Calif., a panel of higher education executives and thought leaders convened to discuss the state of cloud adoption in higher education and the challenges to cloud migration that confront many institutions.
Note: This article was contributed by Campus Management Corp. While the industry has largely embraced the cloud for adjunct systems such as student email services, learning management systems, CRM, and identity services, many institutions remain wary of moving student information systems and ERP solutions to the cloud. Lingering concerns over security, control, and adaptability […]
There is No S for Security in IoT
Notice that it isn't called IoTS. Security is something that is missing from the Internet of Things equation
You do not have a cell phone, you have a computer in your pocket that can make phone calls; you no longer drive a car, you are driving in a computer whose computer case is shaped like a car and is designed for transportation. The same can be said about thermostats, X-ray machines and yes […]
Why Apps Are Not Enough in the Classroom
Apps can be a great addition to the education process, but can they carry lesson plans on their own?
From regular use of tablets and computers to artificial intelligence, today’s educators are no strangers to technology in the classroom. The increasing prevalence of educational technology, or EdTech, means teachers and students are more connected to advanced digital tools than ever before. It is this connectivity that can prove to be one of our greatest […]
15 Products Win Top New Technology (TNT) @ ISE Award
The second annual Top New Technology @ ISE awards were announced this week at the show. Read on for the 15 commercial category winners.
n recognition of new and outstanding products and services being exhibited at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, CE Pro, Commercial Integrator, Essential Install, and TechDecisions are pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd annual 2017 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards @ ISE. Tech Decisions and its sister publications worked with a team […]
Who Got Hacked This Week? Feb. 11 Edition
Who and what was hacked this week, February 11, 2017? Read on to find out.
Note: Each week we bring you the latest hacking news on the internet. Read on to find out who and what was hacked this week. Thousands of WordPress Sites Hacked After secretly patching three security flaws over a week ago, WordPress disclosed information about a vulnerability. WordPress worked closely with security companies to install […]
Cast Iron Lofts Get Smart Common Areas
During construction of Jersey City’s Cast Iron Lofts, Serious Audio Video was asked to design smart common areas. The Tech Decision When reaching out to Serious, resident safety and peace of mind were paramount, but Cast iron Lofts wanted the “wow” factor too. The company wanted residents to have all the amenities of modern living, […]
Three Ways to Improve Audio Conferencing
Audio conferencing becomes a hindrance at its worst, so make sure yours is up to snuff with these tips.
At its best, audio conferencing is an efficient productivity tool. . .but at it’s worst, it is a barrier to understanding filled with buzzing, humming, and echo. Here are 3 ways to improve your audio conferencing experience and some product recommendations. If you are unsatisfied with your audio conferencing system, give us a call. We can provide […]
What Can We Learn from the Hillary Clinton Email Scandal?
Balancing security and productivity are only some of the lessons to be learned from how Secretary Clinton handled her email.
Now that the election is over maybe it’s finally safe to talk about something that’s been on my mind. I didn’t want to touch it with a ten-foot pole, but it’s obviously very relevant to IT and our industry: I’m talking about Hillary’s emails. As a tech person, I was very curious: why would somebody […]
Interview: Tom Kiley Talks Legal Issues Around Autonomous Cars
The startup nuTonomy is bringing an autonomous vehicle pilot program to Boston. Tom Kiley explains some of the legal issues involved.
TechDecisions spoke with Tom Kiley of Tom Kiley Law Group about the legal issues surrounding nuTonomy’s self-driving care pilot program coming to Boston. How did Boston get involved with autonomous cars? Because nuTonomy is a start-up, whose genesis is from MIT and Boston is their home turf. Boston presents the ultimate challenge to the […]
