Teaching with Tech

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Managing the end of device lifecycle for phones, tablets, laptops and desktops can turn what seems like a basic IT task into a circus of political and financial conversations at higher education institutions. https://t.co/r0tT2N7LMc

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To help protect their school networks, school board members, superintendents, administrators and staff need to be adequately informed of the cyberthreats and consequences schools face. https://t.co/MKo5Su3aBc

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How faculty perceive, experience and interact with ed tech is critical to the integration of technology. When they don’t believe they have input into vetting, selection and adoption, they may be less likely to incorporate them into their teaching. https://t.co/2Bc82k8gpJ

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Managing the end of device lifecycle for phones, tablets, laptops and desktops can turn what seems like a basic IT task into a circus of political and financial conversations at higher education institutions. https://t.co/3H2LmaIcHM

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The cost of not having a good incident response plan will be higher than ensuring you have that remediation plan. And it won’t just be financial; there will also be a reputational cost. A remediation plan is as important as having an initial security plan.https://t.co/PfVee5DAXe

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Fast, high-quality Wi-Fi is crucial in modern K-12 classrooms, and many schools have transitioned to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. Now, Wi-Fi 7 is on the horizon, bringing the promise of even faster speeds. https://t.co/FAgXvvSvCj

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Google announced in September that it would extend automatic updates for Chromebooks. How can schools expand the lifespan of their Chromebooks to take advantage of extended support and increase their ROI? https://t.co/hjpXP9zl0h

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In the past, managing devices meant going from computer lab to computer lab, with IT downloading updates and software onto each device. But now, keeping the whole ecosystem online can be done digitally. https://t.co/7jjji4r1BP

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For purchasers being asked to rein in spending, it makes sense to focus on getting the devices you already have to last even longer. Here are four steps that colleges and universities can take to get more life out of the devices they’re already using. https://t.co/W5XxFshyCH

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One major advantage of a university employing a chief artificial intelligence officer? Having a person who can be the single point of accountability for AI transformation and who can support cross-institutional coordination and collaboration. https://t.co/OTxygdTGNR

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With Wi-Fi 6 firmly established, the next logical step for wireless network upgrades is Wi-Fi 6E. Although nearly identical to Wi-Fi 6, this “extended” version of the standard adds 1,200 megahertz of spectrum. Here are five things to consider. https://t.co/fM6DD02V5u

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While cryptojacking attempts passed the 100 million mark for the first time in 2022, there have been well over 50 million attempts each year since 2018. And it’s a type of cyberattack that can be easy for institutional and IT leaders to overlook. https://t.co/GGIzlVItHH

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Higher education has unique considerations for remote work. Faculty might need tools to facilitate remote classes, while office employees need equipment to take calls. With the right tech, it’s possible to keep remote employees productive and satisfied. https://t.co/21wOagb7M1

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Schools are shifting from on-premises to cloud-hosted tools like Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365 to boost collaboration. Detecting breaches, data leakage and other threats in the cloud is becoming a requirement for IT admins. https://t.co/Yy1XR2hVSp

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Some IT professionals believe that because their data and workloads reside in the cloud, they are protected from cyberthreats. But each cloud environment has security requirements. Data must be protected, even if it resides in a resilient platform. https://t.co/JlxR9Ls7fv

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CDW can help you build your learn from home environment with low cost devices, tablets, accessories and collaboration tools. https://t.co/csviDffG6x

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The education sector remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. As schools enter the new year, it’s crucial that educational institutions, take a proactive approach to safeguarding student and institutional data. https://t.co/7A1TLcamN1

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Using RBAC can turn a nearly incomprehensible mishmash of network access, application control and data management rules into something that is not only manageable but also auditable. Let’s look at zero trust and RBAC to see how they can work together. https://t.co/oBYivsdTXO

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To avoid widening the digital divide on student access to AI, schools must embrace the technology. Here are three ways it can be used to improve teaching and learning. https://t.co/DtfEK5WgoG