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Boon Edam to Feature New Turnstile and TV Episode at GSX+ Virtual Event
Lillington, North Carolina, September 21, 2020 – Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, today announced they are showcasing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, as well as presenting the inaugural first episode of BoonTV about “Scalable Security” at the Global Security Xchange Plus (GSX+) virtual exhibition hosted by ASIS International. This week,…
Using Data to Accelerate Learning
Online learning is the new normal for everyone, and E-tutors and online classes abound. So what are the key features to a successful online learning portal that will authentically help children reach critical benchmarks? “Voices of E-learning,” explores this question with guest Raj Valli, CEO of Thinkster. Thinksters is an AI-driven tutoring and test…
Parents Struggle to Afford High-Tech Back to School Shopping
73% of the nation’s largest school districts are still educating students remotely this Fall. This means back to school shopping isn’t about that new backpack, but about buying bluetooth headphones, software, and computers to connect to the classroom. Parents are finding equipping their kids with the right tools is pricier than past years. According to…
Cybercrime is on the Rise During Remote Learning
Fifty-two percent of K-12 educators in the U.S. say their school has not warned them about the dangers of ransomware as they scale remote learning this year, according to the Education Cybersecurity Threat Index released by Morphisec, In addition, more than one-in-five (21%) educators within colleges and universities say their institution has already been the…
RIP SAT. Hello micro-credentials!
If ever there was a time to change the way we assess, Megan Harney and Patrick Leonard believe it is now. In fact, the CEO and COO of MIDAS Education have already started. In this provocative episode, the pair describe how some districts and universities are transitioning away from traditional testing and discuss how…
Parents and Teachers Divided About Remote Learning
As the majority of the nation’s largest school districts are starting the school year off virtually, a new NewSchools Venture Fund-Gallup poll examines how students, parents and teachers are thinking about distance learning, education technology and equity. Building off of a pre-pandemic poll partnership with Gallup, NewSchools commissioned the new survey to provide key insights as…
How to Engage Learners Through A Task Centered Approach
When it comes to the art of instructional education, Merrill’s first principles are the golden rules for success. They’re a sort of set of instructions for instructors, in a way. To discuss these principles, we were joined by Max Cropper, a true Merrill scholar and CEO of Five Star Performance Solutions. JW and Max…
Instructional Design Tech Improves Remote Higher Ed
While higher education’s continued transition to online learning can be described as clunky at best, there are some signals that the chaos will ultimately bring more elegant instructional design solutions more quickly. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced educators, learners, and their families into an education experiment, one in which they must navigate fluctuating schedules,…
A Strong Online Learning Infrastructure is Key to Higher Ed’s Future
As a growing list of colleges and universities reverse course from their previous plans and opt for a fully-remote, online learning approach instead, the risk that many will approach the transition focused more on mere survival than success is growing every day. Granted, no institution should be expected to assemble a comprehensive online learning infrastructure overnight. Most…
Dr. Mark Elgart, President and CEO of Cognia, on Shifts in Education and in States’ Needs for Testing
While some companies have struggled as a result of institutions not administering testing during the pandemic, Cognia has been able to emphasize different aspects of its offerings, such as professional development focused on remote teaching, in large part because of its diverse array of business lines and strong client relationships. Cognia’s state clients are advocating…
Why Teaching Students to Analyze and Interpret Data is Critical
In the midst of a deadly pandemic and a presidential election, both of which are generating conflicting claims that may or may not be based on real data, teaching students to analyze the sources and presentation of online information and understand data has never been more important or timely. Especially with so many students working…
eSports in Education—A Phenomenon Becomes Essential
E-what?? That’s right, eSports. Students are finding the most incredible opportunities through eSports programs at their schools. This school year, over $20m in college scholarships will be given out to high school eSports athletes. There are over 200,000 great careers in the esports industry in the USA alone. And this is the most inclusive sport…
Building Relationships in a Digital-First eLearning World
The world of education – particularly for professionals – was already moving online, and the COVID-19 pandemic had only further increased education’s reliance on eLearning solutions and online options. However, digital courses and eLearning can’t result in a lack of engagement and relationships, which are both still at the heart of true learning. On this…
SMART Upgrades Tech To Support Remote Learning
As teachers prepare to teach across virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments this semester, SMART Technologies — provider of the world’s most popular collaborative learning software and hardware — announced new software features and integrations that make it easier for teachers to build learning experiences that engage and support students from anywhere. As the COVID-19 crisis…
3 Crucial Educational Developments of 2020
As the pandemic continues to reshape education, new trends are emerging in the way we teach and learn. For the past five months, Remote Possibilities host Kevin Hogan has interviewed dozens of edtech executives on how their companies pivoted to respond to the crisis and attempted to find some silver linings from the cataclysm. Three…
Toyota Revs Up Support for E-Learning Across United States
Have you ever wondered how a Toyota vehicle is designed? Or how the Toyota Camry, America’s best-selling sedan for 18 straight years, is built? Or what it is like to work in a modern manufacturing environment? Well, now you can easily find the answers to those questions… virtually. (PRNewsfoto/Toyota Motor North America) Toyota Motor North…
How Sales Can Leverage Educational Content to Build Relationships
Most B2B businesses have adopted content marketing strategies, delivering relevant content to audiences to drive interest and leads. A pillar of that content is that it’s educational. The more educated a customer is, the more likely they’ll buy from the brand that shared their knowledge. This sentiment is one that EtherWAN Systems believes in, and Jim…
Find the Right Voice for eLearning
In our increasingly digital world, education no longer only resides in a classroom. Anyone can learn almost anything they desire from any spot in the world. Whether that be on a patio in Paris or a beach in Bali. That being said, as far as eLearning can reach, it also brings its own unique set…
Why COVID-19 Should Spur Digital Transformation in Higher Ed
At the end of 2019, college presidents were asked what they saw as the greatest challenges for higher education in 2020 and the results are fascinating given the way the year has gone. Although none of the responders knew just how drastically 2020 would change higher education, their responses still reflect the most valid concerns…
Adventures in Technology with DCD’s Peter Judge (Part 1)
Peter Judge may have started his education journey with a degree in physics from Cambridge University, but most will know him from his work as a writer in the technology space. His current role is as the Global Editor for DataCenterDynamics, and he shared his experience and thoughts on technology and datacenters with Raymond Hawkins….
How Universities are Innovating to Tackle Higher Education’s Affordability Crisis
Higher education is facing an affordability crisis. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the majority of Americans believe that college is not affordable. The global pandemic has caused financial difficulties for even more students and their families, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a result, higher education institutions are being challenged with finding ways…
Is Face-to-Face Learning Better than Online Learning?
Much of the recent argument raging about reopening schools rests on the quality of online instruction. That’s understandable. However, there’s much about online instruction that remains misunderstood. It’s time to change that… In my 50-year teaching career, I had the opportunity to create and teach online courses, an experience that sheds light on this debate….
Do You Have a Future in HVAC?
HVAC systems have become an even hotter topic of conversation in the wake of the novel coronavirus and the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic. Can an HVAC system filter air? How should air be circulated? As businesses, school campuses and more reopen, when’s the last time the HVAC system was even considered? Denny Baumgart, VP of Technical…
App Provides Free Access to Virtual Mental and Physical Health Services for Education Professionals
As California schools reopen both virtually and in-person, teachers and school employees are facing challenges unlike any they’ve faced before. With this in mind, Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC), which runs the healthcare benefits for more than 400 public school districts across California, has partnered with Vida Health to provide best-in-class mental and physical virtual care to more than…
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