It's been a wild ride lately on the educational technology roller coaster. What do all the ups and down mean for schools? An industry insider explains.
- By Vicki Smith Bigham
- 07/01/01
Your office chair is an important tool and has a greater influence
on your productivity (and your health) than you probably realize.
- By Edward A. Metzger
- 07/01/01
Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training. A properly prepared school or district can avoid situations and consequently save lives.
- By James A. Watson
- 07/01/01
Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training.
- By James A. Watson
- 07/01/01
There are some exceptionally skilled consultants who are willing and eager to assist in creating safer schools. Unfortunately, there are also many unscrupulous individuals who are exploiting the concerns of educators for personal gain.
- By Robbin M. Rittner-Heir
- 07/01/01
Three state agencies talk about what works and what doesn't in state-run facility programs.
- By Deborah P. Moore
- 06/01/01
Outsourcing firms share their expertise in recruiting, training, retaining and
managing custodial and maintenance staffs.
- By Michael Fickes
- 06/01/01
With a little creative thinking, you too can transform an idle building into a vibrant, much-needed school.
- By Robbin M. Rittner-Heir
- 06/01/01
Here's the latest on the initiative designed to make software programs interact and share--and when you can expect to see results in your district.
- By Celeste Sentman, Robbin M. Rittner-Heir
- 06/01/01
“When faced with upgrading security,cannot duplicate” was a
key selling feature for Scotland County School District.
- By Kerry McLawhorn
- 06/01/01
It is clear that we can do a better job of preventing and detecting weapons violations in our schools.
Manufacturers and engineers suggest solutions to the problem of rising energy costs in school facilities.
- By Michael Fickes
- 05/01/01
Technological advancements in education have created various lighting demands. Wireless lighting controls have been designed to meet those demands.
What if there were a way to triple the number of administrative computers in your district without tripling the cost? Take a look at the numbers and consider Thin Client computing.
- By Patrick H. Hartley
- 05/01/01
Niagara Falls High School acts as the catalyst for the rebirth of a dying community
- By Thomas G. Dolan
- 05/01/01
Walnut Hills High School's new Arts and Science Center was designed to students' and teachers' specifications.
- By Robbin M. Rittner-Heir
- 05/01/01
What options are available to prevent extreme problems from happening at your school?
Many schools and districts look to grants and foundations as sources of funding for technology projects. Then the money runs out. But does it have to? Here's some advice on finding continuing sources of tech dollars.
Outsourcing can save time, money and headaches, but is it worth it? How do you know when it is the right decision?