February 08, 2012


American School & University | Technology

Tech Talk: Hiring a Consultant 

C. William Day

More than half the educational technology projects in the United States come in late and over budget. ...

Tech Talk: Technology Calling 

By C. William Day

Not long ago, teachers' resources were confined to what was available in their schools or community libraries....

Connected Classrooms 

By Mike Palecek

Schools and universities should develop well-researched and financially prudent plans for equipping their facilities with technology....

Tech Talk: Establishing Standards 

By C. William Day

The technical support staff can be more efficient and effective because they have fewer products they must support....

Tech Talk: The Total Cost of Ownership 

By C. William Day

At the advent of the 21st century, American schools are devoting more resources for technology in the classroom. ...

Faster, Smarter, More Able 

By HNTB Corporation

Schools will renovate static buildings to meet the demands of new technology and flexibility....

Making Demands 

Charles Kirby

Educators are shifting their focus from "how much material is covered" to "how much material is retained." This trend, combined with growing awareness...

Schools team up for technology 

John S. Pocorobba

Faced with competitive markets, businesses frequently form joint ventures. Shared strengths and pooled resources often provide an aggressive edge to new...

Wiring for the future 

Alice L. Yan

On both school and college campuses, digital is the new buzzword. Administrators realize they have to not only accommodate technological advances in their...

Bridging the Digital Divide 

Mike Kennedy and Joe Agron

Equal opportunity has been a cornerstone of this nation for more than two centuries. But society has not always measured up to that ideal, and you don't...

A Learning Curve 

Cheryl Keown

Technology is infiltrating almost every aspect of campus life. Yet few colleges are prepared for the time-within a decade-when the use of technology in...

Reaching Out 

Randall C. Porter

Teachers throughout the country complain of unrelenting pressures to adapt their methods to new technologies. Who, they ask, is reaching out to us and...

Technology In Residence 

Jordan Fox

Today's college residence hall is more than just a place where students hit the books, sleep and hang out for nine months of the year. It has become a...

Sounding Off 

C. William Day

The effectiveness of the classroom relies on many things, one of which is making sure students can hear what is being said. Listening plays a vital role...

Going the Distance 

David Kessler and Barbara Keefe

Spurred by rapid advances in communications technology, the educational landscape of America is being redrawn. Distance learning-the delivery of education...

It's in the Plan 

Richard L. Bracci

Integrating technology is no longer a question of "Should we?" It has become "How, when, where, and how much?" As the information explosion continues...

Are You Ready for Y2K? 

Tick, tick, tick...The year 2000 will be here before we know it, and the education community must be prepared. At stake is the utility and preservation...

Preventing Chaos 

Ernest M. Pineda

The Year-2000 (Y2K) problem is sure to produce varying results, confusion and concern for educational institutions. Many computer-based systems will be...

Shaping Campus Facilities 

James R. Calcara

With each passing year, colleges and universities are challenged by an evolving array of external forces. Today, higher education is facing new trends:...

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...

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