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5 reasons 1:1 teaching environments benefit everyone

A student for every computer and a computer for every student. That’s the educational model behind one-to-one learning environments. Edglossery.org applies the term one-to-one, “to programs that provide all students in a school, district or state with their own laptop, netbook, tablet computer or other mobile-computing device.” At a time [...]

Lemons to Lemonade

Let’s try to make lemonade out of these lemons we keep getting with COVID-19. Yes, there is an uptick in the number of cases and yes, it appears we are heading towards additional restrictions and lockdowns in various ways. One of two things has likely happened, you started working from [...]

Stimulus Scam

With the election season winding down, and a new administration announcing plans for the future, there will be another factor that contributes to the uncertainty of our times. (When does the list of uncertainties stop growing, I wonder?) And again, we find hackers and cybercriminals in a power position to [...]

Security Skill Shortage

As the need for cybersecurity awareness increases across the entire business landscape, so does the need for strong programs and a trained and competent workforce. This affects everyone in at least two ways. First, you need to have a designated leader in place who facilitates the program, and second, you [...]

Wearable Technology

The saying goes that you’re never fully dressed without a smile, but the reality for many people today is that you’re never fully dressed until you put on your smartwatch. Or your phone in your pocket. Or your health and fitness monitor at the gym. These component pieces are now [...]

AI ethics: Why it’s gone from emergent to urgent

Our society runs on automated algorithms. From the energy grids that power our homes to the healthcare systems that keep us well and even the food in our grocery stores, so much relies on a delicate balance of machine learned automation. But these data driven systems must be principled if [...]

Systemic Noncompliance

The story narrative varies slightly from episode to episode, but the outcome is generally the same. Pay a fine, make a plan, regret not doing this all in the first place. This isn’t some soap opera or Netflix binge-worthy series; this is real life and the characters are the healthcare [...]

Where to spend and where to save when going 100% remote

A lean business is a smart business – and that was before we entered a global pandemic. Now, with so many organizations struggling, keeping expenditures low and cash reserves high is more important than ever. One of the best ways to cut costs when times are tough? Take your business [...]

Safe Voting

There’s a lot to talk about in the political world right now. In the United States, we’re on the cusp of a huge election and the opinions are strong. We aren’t here to discuss that side of politics; we’re here to look at how cybersecurity factors into this election process [...]

Smart Appliances & Cybersecurity

And so, the season starts. Which one is it that we’re referring to? Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Prime Day…all of these sales tend to lean towards exceptional deals on electronics, and today that means the “smartest” of appliances are being purchased and set up in our homes. By getting the [...]