The traditional classroom is in some ways a blank canvas, a simple room with desks, chairs and a blackboard at the front. It’s a setup that has worked well for centuries – but interactive technologies are set to transform it by taking this arrangement and adding a new layer of [...]
As education becomes more and more digital, education CIOs at all levels are faced with an ever-expanding network of desktops, servers, notebooks, mobile devices and digital education and research tools. In addition to requirements around governance, security, deployment, maintenance, and training, these tools typically generate enormous amounts of data. Multimedia [...]
When it comes to software office suites, developers are offering the flexibility to mirror a more versatile business landscape. Software is no longer an either/or proposition. Think desktop-based software versus the cloud. Or paying licensing fees versus a subscription. Or the increasing range of devices that need to access docs [...]
Technology and education have long been partners, but in the past decade or so the pace of technology adoption has accelerated, with significant new educational hardware, software and systems becoming available. Now more than ever, from primary to tertiary (and beyond), students and teachers are turning to their screens. In [...]
When most of us think about online privacy and data security, our thoughts turn to technology solutions such as firewalls, anti-virus software and encryption. But the most critical risk factor of all is the human operator: after all, even the most sophisticated security systems won’t help if they’re not activated [...]
The education sector is at the forefront of the digital revolution, embracing computing and technology as a highly effective teaching medium. Educational technology is already replacing conventional teaching methods as students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions use laptops, tablets, and a wide range of online learning platforms, software and [...]
Can virtual schools benefit primary and secondary students? Not every student can make it to a classroom. Time, location, and life commitments can make it difficult, especially for aspiring students who are also working full- or even part-time. Virtual schools are one answer to these difficulties. They’re not just for [...]
Personalize learning with adaptive classroom technology Personalization is everywhere. Thanks to pervasive data, cloud computing, mobile devices and powerful analytics tools, retailers, service providers, government departments and organizations of all kinds can offer experiences tailored to a user’s individual needs and preferences. It’s a customer-focused world, and savvy schools are [...]
7 reasons why schools still need desktop computers Many schools are issuing tablets and laptops to their students, but are they always the best solution? In many cases, desktop computers are a better bet. Computers have become an important aspect of the classroom experience as schools increasingly issue laptops and [...]
Imagine a classroom where biology students can print and learn from 3D cross-sections of cells and organs. It might sound like something from science fiction, but the technology is already here. In fact, 3D printers have been available since the mid-1990s – and they are now being used to revolutionize education [...]
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