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Enriching Newcastle University’s Campus Communication Through Digital Signage

NEC Display solutions screens help Newcastly University communicate important information to students around campus.

September 27, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Higher education establishments are catering to vast numbers of students and staff in diverse academic departments located in numerous buildings.  As Newcastle University discovered, communicating with students, linking campuses and unifying the student population can be achieved through digital signage networks enabling instant news updates and notifications. A member of the Russell Group of leading […]

16 Writing Apps for Students and Teachers

Writing is an essential skill your students should develop. It will be important regardless of the professions they aspire to.

September 26, 2016 Joan Selby Leave a Comment

One day, some of your students will be trying to write the best dissertation, and some of them will become writers. Whatever path they choose, they will inevitably come across a writing task. That’s why you need to pay attention to their writing skills, regardless of the level they are currently at. Teaching students how […]

Are Virtual Security Operations Centers in Your Future?

The next wave of campus physical security may be VSOCs, which leverage the cloud to deliver efficiencies, cost savings and improved security.

September 26, 2016 Brian Tuskan Leave a Comment

Being responsible for the physical security of a campus environment can be a daunting task. Campuses may share similarities, but every campus is different and requires a strategy for master planning before going out and wasting a lot of time and money. Campus security departments are usually under staffed, under budgeted and, historically, have had […]

MU-MIMO Empowers SMBs to Say Goodbye to Network Congestion and Hello to Faster Wi-Fi

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with multiple users sharing limited access points are increasingly feeling the strain of wireless connectivity issues.

September 22, 2016 Nandan Kalle Leave a Comment

As technology has evolved, faster connection speeds have helped to slightly ease that burden. However, because currently installed access points are typically comprised of older wireless technology, they often struggle to compete with the speed and reliability of wired connections. In fact, the number of users and devices simultaneously operating at many SMBs can easily […]

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September 22, 2016 Danielle Frappier Leave a Comment

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TECMILENIO University Installs Tech Turnstiles for Access Control

Well-known TECMILENIO University in Mexico installed over 100 turnstiles and gates across 25 campuses to bolster perimeter security.

September 22, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, today announced that in order to maintain an appropriate, safe environment for its educational community, Universidad TECMILENIO has implemented a multi-campus, perimeter security project that enables the institution to offer secure yet convenient pedestrian access to its campuses from adjacent parking lots. […]

K-12 Schools are Creating the Digital Citizens of the Future

Digital literacy is not just about being able to find information on the web, but to evaluate and repurpose it using certain techniques and critical thinking skills.

September 22, 2016 Debbie DeWitt Leave a Comment

Digital literacy is a term that encompasses the practical skills, knowledge and behaviors people need to effectively use various digital devices, which today includes many networked devices like computers, smartphones and tablets. The OECD and the European Commission prefer the term “digital competence”, which adds in problem-solving skills. Background It’s worth remembering that Tim Berners-Lee […]

Quick Tips for Squashing Meeting Technology Trouble

Technology’s influence on stress levels is affecting the health of meeting attendees at your facility.

September 21, 2016 Lieven Bertier Leave a Comment

Heart rates spike – reaching 179 beats per minute, nearly three times the average resting heart rate – during technically challenging meetings, according to a study commissioned by Barco. Aside from their well-being, bad technology in meetings is affecting their bottom lines. The study indicated productivity loss due to tech issues cost 24 percent of […]

Learning Magazine Releases 22nd Annual Teachers’ Choice Awards Winners

Check out the list of winners from multiple categories including Websites and Apps, Books, Educational Games and more.

September 20, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Established in 1994, the Teachers’ Choice Awards have heralded the very best in classroom-tested, teacher-recommended products. Each year, a nationwide panel of teacher-judges evaluates books, classroom supplies, educational games, software, websites, and more and then awards those with the best quality, instructional value, ease-of-use, and innovation. Panelists choose a suite of winners from multiple categories […]

Why the Closing of For-Profit Education Institutions Is Dangerous to AV Industry

Colleges like ITT and Devry offer unique, accelerated educational opportunities that provide the audio visual industry with entry level employees who have base knowledge of IT, electrical, programming, and more.

September 20, 2016 Tim Albright Leave a Comment

It was recently announced that ITT Technical Institute would cease admitting new students, the first step in what will undoubtedly be the school’s eventual shuttering. This was due to a U.S. Department of Education decision to not allow ITT to accept federal funds. There are some who view the for-profit school as nothing short of […]