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audio technology in education

Solving for an Unknown Variable: The Future of Audio Technology in Education

While the “right now” looks at videoconferencing tools, the next big discussion in our education environments is going to be on professional audio.

October 15, 2020 Dudley McLaughlin Leave a Comment

Technology managers in the education market are keenly aware that their jobs today look far different than in years past. They’re living the day-to-day reality of needing to find solutions for an ever-changing model of digital and hybrid-learning that – for many districts – is still being worked out. It is not uncommon that districts, […]

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IT Budget Pricing

How IT Pros Can Determine Pricing

Determining how much the company will pay for a product or services involves leadership, research, route market reevaluation and security.

September 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When it comes time to set your IT budget and get it approved by your organization’s leadership, there are several things to keep in mind as you navigate the sea of service providers, vendors, manufacturers, and dealers to determine how much your organization will pay for critical products and services. This involves conversation with leadership […]

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Some Schools Are Reporting Large Numbers of COVID Violations: Can Tech Help?

Texas State Teachers Association reports over 3,700 safety violations across nearly 200 districts. Do tech managers have a role in preventing them?

September 25, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Our sister site Campus Safety cites a recent report which found that many Texas schools are not following state coronavirus safety guidelines. The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) distributed a survey and found more than 650 of its members from 135 districts reported issues in 12 categories, including inadequate ventilation, lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning […]

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Google Launches Six-Month Career Skills Program

Google's Career Certificates program replaces a four-year college degree and takes aim at career skills for in-demand jobs.

September 9, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Google is taking steps to replace a four-year college degree with six-month certificate programs that teach candidates how to perform in-demand jobs. These courses, which the company is calling Google Career Certificates, “teach foundational skills that can help job-seekers immediately find employment,” according to a recent Inc report. “College degrees are out of reach for many Americans, […]

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contact tracing MSP

Why Campuses Should Use Contact Tracing MSPs

Colleges should consider hiring a managed service provider to run their contact tracing program for its reduced cost and personnel burdens.

September 4, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

High among the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control is the use of exposure tracing (contact tracing) to ensure that any outbreaks are swiftly managed and further spread of COVID-19 is prevented. But doing so through an MSP presents many benefits for schools in particular. As we’ve seen over the last few months, public-run […]

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Remote Work Hiring Diversity

Remote Work Can Widen and Diversify Your Tech Talent Pool

Remote work can tear down your geographic boundaries when it comes to hiring, allowing you to look for more diverse candidates.

September 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on budgets at organizations of all sizes. Spending is down across the board, and that is unfortunately leading to layoffs. However, there are some encouraging signs that the economy is rebounding, so tech firms could soon be looking to that large talent pool of tech professionals looking […]

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The Importance of Developing a Training Program for New Technology

IT managers always want the highest possible user adoption for new technology. That won’t happen without the proper training in place.

August 27, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

When an IT manager implements a new technology project, there are a few fantasies of user adoption that runs through his or her head. Sometimes we’re doing it on behalf of upper management. We never wanted to adopt this technology in the first place, and we believe that none of the end user employees in […]

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Is Digital Signage the Answer to the Rise in Remote Employees?

Between laptops, desktop monitors, collaborative displays, and the power of pushing out messaging through these devices, digital signage is a strong piece of the remote work puzzle.

August 18, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

We’ve all seen a rise in remote work lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many businesses are beginning to return to the office, even on a partial basis, the looming potential of a resurgence this winter may push us back to square one. While we all hope that isn’t the case, even companies returning […]

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