Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, has selected Clovis USD in California as its beta testing location for a suite of new technologies under development, including autonomous security robots. Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, today announced […]
High school students who train for the tech industry gain computer literacy skills and higher wages, Michigan officials say. They are also likely to pass Advanced Placement computer exams, according to the Talent and Economic Development Department. The agency promotes a program that pairs tech industry professionals with high school teachers to prepare students for […]
Intelitek made several updates to CoderZ, its online learning environment where students in grades 5-12 learn STEM by coding real and virtual 3D robots. Additions include the Cyber Robotics 101 course and a new heatmap tool. Smart Blocks allows users to create functions/subroutines using a Blockly visual code editor. Following the recent success of its […]
Johnson Controls announced the release of Metasys 10.0, which is designed to deliver smarter building automation; faster responses to critical alarms; and new integrations with fire detection, security and lighting systems. Johnson Controls announces the release of Metasys 10.0, designed to deliver more unified building management. This latest Metasys release provides facility personnel with smarter […]
The more education goes digital, the more important it is to safeguard digital assets and data. But security and privacy issues are more critical and complex than ever. With budgets stretched to the breaking point, how do you implement a privacy and security strategy that makes the most of scarce resources? Intel Education can show […]
Wyoming schools would be required to create a comprehensive safety plan and conduct nationally recognized, proactive security training under a bill advanced by a state legislative committee last week, a measure that represents lawmakers' primary attempt to better safeguard schools from active shooters. Wyoming schools would be required to create a comprehensive safety plan and […]
What are some ways technology is increasing personal learning? We are seeing a significant digital transformation. Mobility, cloud, storage, faster networks and innovative device form factors are combining to create a major change in how technology can be used in the classroom. The confluence of Common Core, E-rate policy, digital curriculum and tech innovation that […]
The personnel function in public education is multi-faceted and it is one in which all prospective or practicing administrators must have a solid base of knowledge. With the exception of promoting and protecting the well being of the the students, I believe that the personnel function is the most important responsibility of school administrators; in […]
Today's most progressive language instruction covers more than speech. Educators now work to build students' fluency in the culture behind the words. Global competency, also called "interculturality" has emerged as a priority in districts seeking to develop students' understanding of both their own and other cultures, says Jacqueline Van Houten, world language instructional lead for […]
Recently, I reread Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, and I was struck by how he viewed success in the United States. We forget that much of individual success is built on hard work with a focus on what we enjoy doing. We see successful people and call them "lucky." Gladwell's stories about success impacted me as an […]
