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Districts Large and Small Embrace BYOD

Schools focus on technology and policy measures to address security risks. ...more

One-to-One or BYOD? Districts Explain Thinking Behind Student Computing Initiatives

“Bring your own device” programs have transformed the way schools are delivering technology services to students. Adopters share what they’ve learned and predict what’s coming next. ...more

5 Signs Your Network Needs an Overhaul

Cash-strapped districts tend to make the best of the networks they have for as long as they can, but eventually, a patchwork approach to repairs and upgrades just isn’t enough. A few of them reveal the red flags that made a major overhaul imperative. ...more

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Network access control and other security technologies help IT managers deliver the stable network environment that teachers and students expect. ...more
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How Active and Passive Scanning Reduce Risk

Here are five tips for determining when and how to use these vulnerability analysis techniques. ...more

Four Tips for Securing a Network DMZ

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12 Ways the Web Might Change Education This Year

What to consider when planning lessons around the latest online trends. ...more

How Would You Rate Your IT Security Awareness?

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To extend tech services across 100 schools, Oakland USD optimizes its backbone network and data center environment.

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One-to-One or BYOD? Districts Explain Thinking Behind Student Computing Initiatives

“Bring your own device” programs have transformed the way schools are delivering technology services to students. Adopters share what they’ve learned and predict what’s coming next. ...more

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How to Make Your BYOD Program Successful

These 6 best practices will go a long way toward ensuring that a “bring your own device” program doesn’t falter. ...more

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How to Secure a BYOD-Friendly Network

Virtualization, firewalls and other strategically used technologies can protect the school network from the threats student-owned devices might harbor. ...more

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How to Prepare Your Network for BYOD

Proper planning will ensure that your “bring your own device” initiative doesn’t cripple the network. ...more

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Teachers Bring Text Messaging to the Classroom

Social media and smartphone-based learning help typically shy students find their voice. ...more

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Getting Ready for the BYOD Revolution

School IT leaders reveal how they’re readying their networks to support the additional workload that comes with a “bring your own device” program. ...more

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When Leasing Beats Buying

Schools can survive tough economic times by leasing must-have IT equipment. ...more

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Animate Your Curriculum With Augmented Reality

This "far-term horizon" technology is coming to classrooms faster than you might think. ...more

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Power in Numbers

Whether brainstorming for ideas or pooling resources, school districts find that coming together garners benefits for technology programs and helps stretch scarce IT dollars. ...more