Winter 2012
Features
The path to data center efficiency and cost savings often begins here.
Woodburn School District took a year to get familiar with virtualization technology.
School IT leaders reveal how they’re readying their networks to support the additional workload that comes with a “bring your own device” program.
Social media and smartphone-based learning help typically shy students find their voice.
School IT managers revel in the efficiencies these computing models deliver.
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Using equipment strategically ensures continuity of operations while also generating big savings for schools.
Get the most out of your deployment by following these tips.
Here’s what to look for when shopping for a web content filtering solution.
Departments
Lesson Plans:
Comic Relief
Using technology to assemble words and pictures into a graphic novel makes writing fun for students.
Product Review:
Premiere Performance
Students and teachers can create their own Hollywood movie magic with the latest version of Adobe’s user-friendly video editing software.
Product Review:
Smart Thinking
This business-minded tablet will put a charge in students’ productivity.
Innovation in Action:
Fun and Games
Proponents say the nascent technology already is transforming the educational experience. Here’s how.
Best Practices:
Mass Appeal
Here’s what to look for when evaluating these cloud-based communication and collaboration platforms.
Best Practices:
Classrooms by Design
Incorporating interactive whiteboards into the curriculum is easier if you follow these educators’ examples.
Tech Trends:
No Offense
With the right policies and products, schools can adhere to Children’s Internet Protection Act regulations without hindering students’ educational pursuits.
Best Practices:
The Other Divide
Synchronizing the work of these departments can facilitate more effective digital learning.
Opinion
Letter from the Editor:
The Heart of Efficiency
Schools can leverage virtualization technology to optimize infrastructures and improve performance.
Contributor Column:
Antisocial Behavior
Washington high school students temporarily gave up Facebook and its brethren to reclaim time normally dedicated to virtual socializing.
Contributor Column:
The MOUSE that Roared
This youth development program empowers students to become technology leaders.
Making the Grade:
Degrees of Difficulty
Reduce inefficiencies using these power and cooling management practices.
