February 08, 2012


American School & University | Technology

Overcoming Obstacles to Going Green 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Strategies to meet sustainability and cost goals in the design, construction and operation of education facilities....

Outlook 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Continuing economic difficulties will challenge education institutions in the year ahead....

Outlook 2010: Advances in technology provide more learning opportunities for students 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Computers and Internet connections have become classroom fixtures for today's students, but schools and universities can't afford to take time and savor that accomplishment....

Outlook 2010: Energy conservation can help schools save sparse funds 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A key aspect of sustainability is using energy efficiently. Schools and universities have plenty of opportunities to upgrades facilities and equipment to conserve energy and save money....

Tech Talk: Sound Off 

By C. William Day

The latest trends in classroom sound amplification....

10 Steps for Success in 2010 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

While enduring severe financial setbacks, schools and universities must continue to deliver high-quality education to students....

Tech Talk: Making Room 

By C. William Day

Laying a strong technology foundation for a building's future....

Paper Trail 

By John P. Weidenhammer

Helping schools become efficient through software innovations....

Tech Talk: Vendor as Consultant 

By C. William Day

Choosing the right technology consultant is a critical business decision. There is a real difference between an independent technology consultant and a vendor/consulting firm....

Office Space 

By C. William Day

How will technology affect the education office environment?...

Tech Talk: Practical Procuring 

By C. William Day

Why do schools have a hard time selecting qualified technology bidders? First, schools that use lowest price only to select technology integrators either...

Tech Talk: Breaking Tradition 

By C. William Day

Will fiber ever make it to the desktop?...

Tech Talk: Cabling Labeling 

By C. William Day

Get it right the first time to prevent future confusion. During any cabling installation, the labeling placed on each wire, indicating its origination and termination locations is critical....

Tech Talk: Quality Assurance 

By C. William Day

Technology commissioning is a quality-oriented process for achieving, verifying and documenting that the performance of educational technology systems and assemblies meets specifications....

The Right Call 

By C. William Day

Selecting features is one of the pitfalls that institutions encounter with VoIP. It is important to identify the necessary features and stick with those decisions....

Tech Talk: Get Real 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Establishing a realistic estimate for education technology....

Tech Talk: Up Close 

By C. William Day

Short-throw projectors are an impressive new technology tool....

Technology Plans 

Technology Plans - using technology, effective use of tech, developing a technology plan...

Tech Talk: Changing Standards 

By C. William Day

Choosing a wireless network....

Tech Talk: Computing Needs 

By C. William Day

Mobile vs. desktop computing....

Tech Talk: Match Points 

By C. William Day

Biometrics: Is it an option?...

Technology Push 

By Mike Kennedy

Keeping up with technology in the central office, the classroom and all points in between can improve school and university operations....

Tech Talk: All Aboard 

By C. William Day

Standardization can save operating costs....

Tech Talk: To the Table 

By C. William Day

Encouraging discussion for better overall security....

Tech Talk: A Timely Tradeoff 

By C. William Day

Making the switch to IP cameras may be easier than you thought....

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