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 […]
zSpace Inc. launched an augmented reality/virtual reality laptop for career and technical education coursework, ranging from automotive brake systems to canine anatomy. In addition to a Windows 10 laptop, students can use the mobile zSpace solution to complete assignments, and take assessments and industry certification exams. At the ACTE Career Vision 2018, Silicon Valley company, […]
The Texas State Board of Education has approved ThinkCERCA's core curriculum for English language arts and reading for grades 6-8. It is designed to support Texas districts and schools in meeting 100 percent of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and English Language Proficiency Standards. ThinkCERCA, a recognized industry leader in student reading and writing […]
The Hacking and Cybercrime Keyword Library contains lists of key words and phrases that have been linked to cybercrime and security breaches. The new library is part of the company's flagship product, Impero Education Pro, which provides online monitoring, classroom management and administrative tools for schools. Cybersecurity is a growing area of interest for school […]
Bellevue Public Schools signed a new collaboration with Discovery Education to bring STEM digital content to the district’s 15 elementary schools. The partnership covers STEM Connect, Discovery Education Streaming Plus, STEM Leader Corps and Discovery Education Community. Nebraska’s Bellevue Public Schools(BPS) announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and […]
Leading With Intention: 8 Areas for Reflection and Planning in Your PLC at Work Solution Tree In this guide, school leadership will learn ways to enhance their professional learning communities through steps that promote staff collaboration and data-driven, evidence-based decision-making. Authors Jeanne Spiller and Karen Power also discuss the importance of focusing on student success […]
Educators and administrators struggle every day to effectively incorporate emergent technologies within their buildings and classrooms. Outdated systems and legacy network infrastructure impede the ability of modernization and digital transformation initiatives to improve the level of safety, collaboration and efficiency within our schools. In this webinar, a CompuCom Education presenter outlined how to build a […]
An increasing number of educators use elements of the design-thinking process—empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test—to find solutions to and think analytically about the many ails plaguing the world around them. Michael Cohen, printmaking and design expert turned educator, says district leaders can use design thinking to address systemic educational issues such as high dropout […]
In August, Woodbrook Elementary School in Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia completed a renovation and expansion that features much larger classrooms to facilitate multiage learning. Each family at Woodbrook can choose whether to place their child in a traditional, single-grade classroom or in a multiage classroom with two grade levels combined. With the new, […]
Nine new projector models in the IN130, IN130S and IN2130 projector lines feature vibrant colors, ultra-long lamp life, secure and easy integration with devices, and a new quiet fan design for efficient collaboration in classrooms and meeting spaces.
