If you’re a school technology professional, you are keenly aware that lost and stolen devices are an issue for school systems. Lost or stolen devices can create financial stress for school system budgets. While that’s not exactly good news for anyone who works in education—including students, teachers, and parents—there are ways we can all work…
We’ve seen a lot of news about technology in schools lately. It’s hard to keep up with all the updates, but one thing that is clear is that it is challenging to manage the influx of devices and other technology in schools today. We’ve heard stories about how some districts are collecting student devices every…
We are pleased to announce that our product One to One Plus has won in this year’s Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2022 in the Secondary Education category. The awards reward the very best products in the education technology industry from the last 12 months, selecting those that really help to…
Teachers must be ready to help students learn in a digital world. That means they need to know how to integrate technology into their classrooms and how it can benefit their students. Teachers also need to understand the social implications of technology so they can teach kids how best to use it for good. …
The secret is in the integration. Sure, you can have a help desk system and an asset management system, but when they talk to each other, well, that’s where the magic – and the efficiency – happens. Use this resource as a guide when you’re thinking about how to improve your asset management and help…
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.17B program administered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Recipients can use the money to purchase tablets, laptops, hotspots, and broadband connectivity for school staff and students. FAQs about the Emergency Connectivity Fund Many schools, libraries, and consortiums of…
Florence 1 Schools is located in the heart of South Carolina’s Pee Dee Region. It serves 16,000 students and is the 15th largest school district in South Carolina. The school district set out to Unite all 23 schools into a single, all-in-one system to efficiently manage inventory, help desk tickets, students, staff, and more. …
The days of using Excel spreadsheets, non-integrated software, and a handy pencil-and-paper system to track technology assets are long gone. Today’s schools need modern solutions to manage their assets. Why Is Asset Management So Important? Managing assets is critical for five key reasons: You prevent property loss. $1 billion of equipment goes missing from companies…
Over the last year, educational technology has been a lifeline for educators, students, and parents. No longer a nice-to-have add-on for the classroom, technology is now pivotal for 21st-century learning. About 95% of teachers report that they use technology in the classroom. Elementary and middle school educators say they use it more often than secondary…
Summer is no vacation for a K-12 school’s IT team. In fact, at most schools, the summer months offer the best opportunity to take care of important maintenance tasks that can get laid aside during the school year. Here are six summer maintenance projects for your team to knock out before the first day of…
