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Beat the Breach: How to Strengthen Your College’s Network Security

Network experts reveal why college networks are juicy targets for hackers, and how schools can tighten network security before a fresh attack.

April 20, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

Just because a college has its physical security squared away doesn’t mean their cybersecurity is up to par. Network experts reveal why college networks are juicy targets for hackers, and how schools can tighten network security before a fresh attack. Experts say that colleges should accept breaches as they come, but learn to harden their defenses, increase interoperability and react immediately to cut a threat off at its source.

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Why Students Should Code and Easy Ways to Get Started

Coding isn't just for programmers anymore. It's now an essential skill if students are to thrive in a technology-dependent world.

April 20, 2015 Chrissy Winske Leave a Comment

There are so many benefits to coding, even for students who are not interested in computer science careers. We explore why schools should implement coding in their curriculum and some easy tools that can help them get started. No computer science expertise required.

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7 Data Privacy Questions to Ask Vendors

School leaders don't have to wait for new laws to protect their students' privacy. Here are seven key questions to help accomplish that goal.

April 20, 2015 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The CEO of Promethean shares 7 questions to ask ed-tech vendors in order to protect student data. He says schools don’t have to wait for legislation to be passed to guarantee protection. They can start acting now.

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Tiered School Security Standards Outlined at ISC West

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools detailed product agnostic life safety technology recommendations for K-12 schools and districts.

April 16, 2015 Tom LeBlanc Leave a Comment

With an assessment tool to help determine schools’ unique needs, Partner Alliance for Safer Schools detailed four tiers of product agnostic life safety strategies to help K-12 districts protect against scourge of school shootings.

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Lock and Life Safety Code Considerations for Campuses

Allegion's manager of codes and resources reveals important life safety, fire protection and egress codes colleges need to follow.

April 14, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

When considering security methods, campuses must be familiar with the code requirements that are in place to protect students, staff members and other occupants. The major codes colleges need to focus on entail life safety, fire protection, electrified hardware, and more. Even though they are lengthy, these codes are put in place to impact the devices used to secure doors. An understanding of the codes will help to ensure the selection of code-compliant security methods.

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Facebook & Free Speech: When Colleges Cross the Line

When colleges don't know how to react to or support their students' social media usage, the relationship sours between the two.

April 13, 2015 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

When colleges don’t know how to react to or support their students’ social media usage, the relationship sours between the two. One example of this is found in the case of the University of Tulsa, where one student was suspended for Facebook comments that he was tagged in, but did not post himself. Freedom of expression expert Will Creeley from the Foundation for Individual Rights Education weighs in on college students’ expression on social media and how colleges can support students’ self-expression. He also offers tips to increase this support, which include keeping negative comments about a college on social media public, encouraging a conversation between college administrators and students about social media, and learning from other colleges’ mistakes with social media.

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Campus Safety Conference Announces Speaker and Session Line-up for Washington DC National Forum

Held June 24th-26th, the National Forum will feature top industry speakers addressing the most important security issues facing schools, hospitals and universities today.

April 8, 2015 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The Campus Safety National Forum will be held on June 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington, D.C. It’s one of three events being offered by Campus Safety Magazine this year.

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I’m Never Going Back: How Technology is Transforming My Teaching

One second grade teachers explains how her classroom has changed since making a commitment to integrate technology with curriculum.

April 8, 2015 TD Staff Leave a Comment

A few years ago, Rhonda Arlt made the decision to use more technology in her classroom. Today, her students are more engaged and ready to collaborate. Arlt shares her story of using technology to connect with students and inspire a love of learning.

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