July 20, 2008

Planning for Power 

Victor A. Failla and Thomas A. Birk

Technology is reshaping-and redefining-today's educational facilities. Whether integrating a completely new system or upgrading existing technology, careful...

Poised for the Millennium 

Joe Agron

AS&U: As the new millennium approaches, where should schools be in preparation for the Y2K issue?Balsters: I think at a minimum they [school districts]...

Creating a Safety "Net" 

The Internet is a free-for-all when it comes to content. While the government may soon take a more active role in regulating content, how the resource...

In for the Long Run 

Nancy Gould and Karen Koenig

Deteriorating campuses and technological changes are significantly impacting college and university planning in the late 1990s. With the advent of new...

Going Wireless 

When people refer to wireless, or wireless telecommunications, they are really talking about a range of communications services and technologies that...

The Road to Computerization 

Michael L. Hurley

How do today's school administrators keep pace with the ever-changing needs and informational requirements of a comprehensive transportation system? The...

Plugged In To Comfort 

Mark S. Spurgeon, Homer L. Williams and Sarah Dornbusch

The rapid explosion of technology is one of the major influences on the design and furnishing of college buildings. Its impact can be seen in virtually...

Protecting the Systems 

Edward Hammond and John Hall

Education, at every level, is becoming more dependent on technology-the Internet, distance learning, electronic libraries, video conferencing and e-mail-every...

MAKING CONNECTIONS 

Edward Garbe

Competition in a school environment often is thought of in terms of grade-point averages and athletics. However, the reality facing administrators of...

Performance Over Price 

C. William Day

The cost for professional services (i.e., educational consultant, construction manager, architect, engineer, financial advisor or lawyer) usually represents...

An Ounce of Prevention 

James D. King

Over the past five years, the importance of technology in educational facilities has increased dramatically. Today, technology cabling must be thought...

Power Play 

Timothy A. Aho

Over the past five years, the importance of technology in educational facilities has increased dramatically. Today, technology cabling must be thought...

The Case for Independent Testing 

C. William Day

Although it is hard to admit, human error plays a part in every endeavor, whether that endeavor is designing and constructing a school building, preparing...

The Importance of Cabling 

C. William Day

Perhaps one of the most important things in regard to implementing technology in schools is also the most overlooked and underappreciated: cabling. Cabling...

Planning Schools for Tomorrow's Technology 

C. William Day and Dana L. Spoor

Children live in a world that is increasingly interactive, communications intensive and knowledge based. These students are standard bearers in the technological...

Smart Computer Purchases 

C. William Day

With so much computer equipment on the market, often it is difficult for schools, colleges and universities to make wise purchasing decisions. When equipped...

Entering the Digital Age 

Charles Hopkins

Not long ago, it was not uncommon for a student to have to trudge across campus in order to use one of the school's computer terminals. In today's competitive...

Technology for Older Schools 

C. William Day

When retrofitting older buildings with tech-nology systems, planning is essential. Older schools are a special challenge because they may have insufficient...

Innovation with Impact 

C. William Day, KBD Planning

The world of information technology is changing so rapidly that it is difficult even for experienced technology professionals to stay abreast of the latest...

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