10 Lessons for Education Institutions in Selling Technology Implementation
The Vice President of Information Systems at Lancaster Bible College explains ten lessons he learned when selling technology implementation at his college.
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8 Mistakes to Avoid When You Create an Online Course
Make sure to avoid the pitfalls when you create an online course by learning from these eight mistakes, and learn about some tools for online course creation.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Interactive Panels
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has installed Promethean ActivPanel interactive panels in every school as part of a $127 million technology spend across the district.
Connecting Parents and Schools: There’s an App for That
Family involvement is a pivotal element in determining students’ academic success. I’ve been in K-12 education for 22 years, serving in roles from teacher to superintendent, and my students have always had a greater chance of success when their parents are included in the educational process. However, parents are busy people, so connecting with them […]
6 Ways Technology Will Change Education in 2017
Tech experts reveal where education technology is headed after the 2016-2017 academic year.
How is the Higher Education Market Evolving?
In the integration industry, we often talk about how Millennials in the workplace elevate demand for interactive meeting room and omnipresent technology. That same argument can be applied (and amplified) to the higher education market. Collaboration is nothing new for college students. Walk into any university’s student union, cafeteria or even a nice area outdoors and […]
3 Ways Lecture Capture Delivers a Successful Online Learning Experience
In order for online learning to give students an effective online education, schools and colleges need to invest in lecture capture solutions. According to Joseph Cilli, the answer as to why schools are moving to online learning is obvious – students want it. Cilli, the director of distance learning at Florida International University (FIU), says […]
Use Digital Signs in Schools to Celebrate Holidays Around the World
We all know about winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, as well as Easter and other holidays when schools close. But the year is filled with days of remembrance and celebration. Schools today are increasingly diverse, in both their student bodies and staff. You can use your digital signage to reach out and include […]
11 Online Learning Tools For the Classroom
Try to imagine how well-developed education would look in your head. In an ideal situation, all students have tablets and use different apps and online learning tools to follow the lecture, take notes, find supportive information, and post questions that the professor will answer at the end of the class. Modern education is not far […]
Interview: George Dotterer of NetRef Talks Student Internet Usage
TechDecisions spoke with George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, about what the company’s internet access and management solution can do for teachers, students and educational institutions. How and why was NetRef created? The idea for NetRef came about after hearing the challenges of incorporating devices in the classroom from friends and family of ours […]
