February 08, 2012


American School & University | Technology

Tech Talk: Are you In or Out? 

C. William Day

The tools of the trade are changing....

Tech Talk: Costly Free Advice 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Beware of vendors bearing gifts....

Tech Talk: Seeing it Clearly 

C. William Day

Data projectors are the technology of today....

Tech Talk: Bidding Wars 

C. WILLIAM DAY

Putting technology expertise in the right hands....

A Solid Foundation 

Alan Bjornsen

When planning a renovation or expansion, lay the groundwork for a fast, effective information technology system....

Know-How: Wire Management 

By Mike Kennedy

For school installations, the less you see, the better....

Tech Talk: Standard of Care 

C. William Day

When hiring a consultant, communication is key....

Tech Talk: Freeing up Space 

C. William Day

As technology converges, less is more....

For the Long Term 

Peter Constable

Providing usable and reliable technology advancements that won't become obsolete overnight....

Going Wireless 

Barry Swanquist and Joel Garza

Educational institutions follow the trend toward wireless networks with their furnishings....

Powering Up 

R. Glenn Capps, Tim Jones and C. William Day

Concepts and approaches to consider whether planning a new facility or renovating an existing one....

Tech Talk: Smarter Classrooms 

C. William Day

Equipping each classroom wtih the same number of computers may not be the best way to enhance learning....

Tech Talk: Managing the Classroom 

C. William Day

Today's schools move and manage information instead of equipment....

Inside: Technology 

Improving school websites; Congressman seeks to end e-rate program; Free Internet access for Maine students...

Facility Planning: The Latest Buzz 

James E. Rydeen

What does "technology" mean in your schools?...

Tech Talk: On the Merge 

C. William Day

Schools should consider merging voice, video and data on one network from a central point....

Outfitting Classrooms 

Alan Bjornsen

To provide students with the best learning environment, educators must learn to use audiovisual teaching tools....

Tech Talk: Time for Wireless? 

C. William Day

Can schools function without wires?...

Tech Talk: Commissioning Technology 

C. William Day

Does your technology vendor leave you hanging once it leaves the building?...

Inside: Technology 

A laptop for every teacher; E-rate remains underfunded; Schools fuel computer use among young people...

Untangling the Maze 

By C. William Day

Planning for technology cable management now can save headaches in the future....

Where Students Learn 

By Richard D. Rush

As technology evolves, so do the spaces where students place their backpacks....

Tech Talk: Put your cable wiring to the test 

By C. William Day

Although it may take more time an deffort, schools and universities should include testing procedures in any wire bid specification....

*ONLINE EXCLUSIVE* Making Connections 

Mike Kennedy

Now that they have the hardware, schools must make sure that technology improves operations and enhances education....

Opening up new possibilities 

Mike Kennedy

Technology is having a profound impact on education facilities and operations....

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