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Eye on the Future
Tech-savvy Sunnyside Unified School District keeps a clear focus GUEST COLUMN | by Julie Smith According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a high school graduate can expect to earn $32,800 annually, but without a diploma, annual earnings drop … Continue reading
Technology Training Wheels
Getting Faculty Critical Professional Development HIGHER EDTECH | By Julie Smith Having to use classroom technology without proper training is like learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels. More often than not, faculty are eager to use technology but … Continue reading
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Getting to the Technology Bells and Whistles
HIGHER EDTECH | By Julie Smith The college experience has moved from static, one-dimensional learning to dynamic, collaborative and real-time learning. Though many factors contribute to this shift, we know that technology is playing an integral role in the transformation. … Continue reading
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Making a Case for Green IT
HIGHER EDTECH | by Mark Lafferty (guest columnist) Despite budget challenges, institutions can see real benefits with energy efficient IT Hefty federal and state-level budget cuts are having a huge impact on higher education institutions. Reductions in either federal or … Continue reading
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Social Media is the New Study Hall
HIGHER EDTECH | By Julie Smith Year-over-year, social media continues to expand on our nation’s campuses as an educational tool. Now more than ever, students and faculty are using Facebook, online chat, blogs and other social networking sites to connect … Continue reading
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