Technology Insights Blog: Education

The procurement process can be very frustrating, especially for organizations that are trying to accomplish a lot on a limited budget. But depending on your organization and its location, you might have a powerful secret weapon: cooperative purchasing.

If you work for a school, I don’t imagine I have to go into great detail to explain the need for better security solutions. It’s also hard to imagine a parent in this country who isn’t concerned about the safety of their child on a daily basis. Unfortunately, posting law enforcem…

Many universities choose to staff and provide help desk support internally, often employing students to manage, maintain and assist users through a work-study program. It may sound like a cost-effective solution in theory; in reality, even the best students make a poor substitute…

Sound systems for schools are designed to ensure that everyone in the building is capable of hearing a message loud and clear, whether it is delivered to an entire school or focused on the occupants of a particular room. As your school considers installing a new system or upgradi…

Each generation has its own memory of being called down to the school office. Some experienced a knock at the door by the school secretary. Others remember the request broadcast over a PA system or announced by the teacher after a call on the classroom telephone. It's a familiar …

A teacher was walking along the beach and she spotted a bottle in the sand. When she picked up the bottle, a Genie popped out and told her she could have one wish. "I've always wanted to go to Hawaii,” the teacher said. “But I get seasick on ships and I'm afraid to fly. Could you…