The Digital Age – New Technology Updates Audio/Video Tools of Yesteryear
DiBiasiWhen I was in high school in the 鈥�60s, I was a proud member of the Audio Visual Club. We used to have a contest to see who could load…
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Avoid 鈥楩ix It鈥� Expenses With Waterproofing
Multiple-Layer Systems Can Reduce Risk for Water Damage When done correctly, waterproofing can extend the life of a floor. However, it is something that is easily forgotten when building or…
The Digital Age: Columnist Discusses IT Solutions for the 21st Century
We all know the future will be greatly impacted by the development of new digital tools. But have we considered what the digital world is alread doing to the students…
Oracle Provides Infrastructure Software
San Francisco 鈥� More than a dozen U.S. colleges and universities streamlined operations and enhanced self-service capabilities with infrastructure software and applications from Oracle, a San Francisco based software company….
Report: Charters Fare Better Than Public Schools in Many Categories
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. 鈥� Charter schools perform better than traditional public schools at the middle and high school level, according to a study by EdSource, an independent organization that researches…
Survey: Schools are Incorporating More Technology
WASHINGTON 鈥� K-12 and postsecondary schools throughout the United States are successfully incorporating 21st century learning tools into their curricula, according to a recent survey by the Software & Information…
Firms Expand Western Presence
TEMPE, Ariz. 鈥� Three architectural firms are expanding with new offices in Arizona and California. Cannon Design, an international architectural, engineering and planning firm with experience in the education facility…
Performance Contracting Can Benefit Students, Community, Staff
Energy spending at schools is second only to teacher salaries, and 61 percent of schools report shortfalls in energy spending. Bond referendums and annual budgets are often insufficient to cover…
School鈥檚 Out for Summer
CrumpWhen school is out for summer, it鈥檚 usually summer break for the building鈥檚 air conditioning system too. However, this decision can be detrimental, particularly in hot and humid areas of…
Report: Wireless Devices, Internet Impact Schools
AUSTIN, Texas 鈥� Wireless technology will continue to impact the way professors teach students as the use of cellular technology increases at colleges and universities, according to a recent report….