IT Management

Online Professional Training: Build IT or Buy IT?

June 26, 2009 Experts at the National Educational Computing Conference in Washington today will be discussing the key factors schools must weigh when deciding whether to create homemade online professional development products or purchase them off the shelf. Read this Digital Directions article to help you make more informed decisions on this issue.

The Digital Evolution of Video Surveillance

June 17, 2009 New Internet-based systems allow school officials to track movements in and out of buildings from desktop computers, but security experts warn against relying too much on the technology.

Tapping Into 'Cloud' Power

June 16, 2009 Ed-tech leaders’ interest in cloud computing is growing because they see it as an effective way to cut down on the cost of acquiring and maintaining information technology.

Online Professional Development Weighed as Cost-Saving Tactic

March 13, 2009 Schools facing budget cutbacks look to online teacher training to save money and expand offerings.

The Military Connection

January 15, 2009 Defense contractors are joining forces in an innovative partnership to develop high-tech simulations to boost STEM education in Maryland's Baltimore County schools.

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Defense Contractors, Districts Partner to Improve STEM Education

November 5, 2008 Educators see benefits in having access to technologies developed for the military long before they reach the commercial market.

IT Experts Turn to 'Virtualization' As a Money-Saving Approach

October 16, 2008 A growing number of schools are turning to an IT method called “virtualization” to save money and operate in a more environmentally friendly way.

Dollars & Sense

October 16, 2008 Ed-tech leaders are employing creative tactics to cut IT costs and save programs.

Open-Content Licensing

July 23, 2008 As the movement for "open" education resources continues to grow, encouraging educators to share online curricula and materials for free, it's become vital for ed-tech leaders and classroom teachers to understand the different types of licenses that make the process legal and safe.

Online Safety Summit Emphasizes Community Collaboration

June 25, 2008

Help Wanted: Finding the Right IT Worker

June 4, 2008

Study of 71 Districts Outlining Best Practices in Data Use

April 29, 2008

'Data Leakage'

March 5, 2008

Evaluating Crisis-Alert Systems

January 22, 2008

Copy Machines Pose Data Risks

September 12, 2007