Only time will tell whether virtual reality (VR) is a fad or the next big thing, but there are strong signals the technology has the potential to be a valuable tool for teachers and an engaging experience for students. Venture capital investors certainly think so, with some analysts projecting that [...]
Work practices have undergone a revolution in the digital age. Networked devices and more mobility have blurred the line between work and home as vast numbers of people perform their jobs across multiple platforms, often far from the office. An accompanying phenomenon is the bring your own device (BYOD) policy [...]
Security Reminders HIPAA 164.308(a)(4) Security Reminders Questions an Auditor may ask you (from NIST 800-66): What methods are available or already in use to make or keep employees aware of security, e.g., posters or booklets? Is security refresher training performed on a periodic basis (e.g., annually)? Is security awareness discussed with all new [...]
Mobile Phone Use If you are authorized to use your cell phone/smartphone for business, remember: Password-protect your device. Cell phone conversations should not occur in any area where patients or visitors are present. Cell phones should be turned off or set to silent or vibrate mode during meetings, conferences and [...]
Students are growing up in a world where technology is everywhere, and the classroom is no exception. With the increasing proliferation of valuable technological learning tools, how can IT improve literacy for K–12 students? Boosting student motivation Understanding technology’s potential to improve literacy means examining how students learn and recall [...]
Apps, gadgets and other technologies can all make a difference to teachers – whether in the classroom, the teachers’ lounge or at home. Here’s an overview of the most useful ed-tech apps, tools and devices used by teachers today. Email, social media and IM Email and instant-messaging tools give teachers [...]
Electronic Media Disposal We all need to ensure that we are careful when transporting or disposing of any type of electronic device. Consider what information might be stored on that media. Know your company’s policy for electronic media disposal. For example: all workforce members should direct the disposal of all [...]
Choosing the right cloud service has become a major dilemma for the modern small business. At the forefront of cloud technology, Amazon, Google and Microsoft are aggressively competing against each other for a bigger slice of the market. This fierce competition has resulted in three very diverse and competent cloud [...]
Do Not Install Unauthorized Programs Malicious applications often pose as legitimate programs. They aim to fool you into installing the program which then infects your computer. And if your computer is infected, that infection could spread throughout the network. Do not install programs unless they are authorized by Information Security. [...]
Cloud-based technologies are revolutionizing teaching and learning, and Microsoft’s Office 365 Education offers sophisticated tools to do just that. Office 365 comes with a lot of the usual Microsoft software offerings, now bundled together in a subscription-based model. However, more importantly for school CIOs and IT education decision-makers, Office 365 [...]
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