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Emerging Technologies
Desktop Virtualization
The words “desktop virtualization” are being thrown around a lot in educational circles, particularly as districts strive to do more with less. As part of that goal, schools are eking as much computing power out of their existing desktops instead of replacing them, and learning how to leverage that equipment across more than several teachers [...]
Technology Trends
What to Watch in 2012 With the New Year right around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about some of the new technology trends and tools for your CTE classroom. Here are four areas you’ll want to keep an eye on: The iPad movement will continue: If the volume of publicized [...]
Six Career Videos to Share with Your Students
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by information overload when browsing the web in search of online videos to share with your CTE classes. To make it easy for you, we found six online videos that you can use to help students get a feel for how their high school studies will translate in the workforce: [...]
Using Mobile Apps in Class
Teachers who don’t allow mobile devices in their classrooms are not only fighting a losing battle against today’s tech-savvy student body, but they are also missing out on the educational opportunities afforded by cell phones, tablets, and laptops. After all, mobile devices are closely integrated into our day-to-day lives, so why not make them a [...]
Five Computer Patch Management Strategies
Five Computer Patch Management Strategies Handling computer patch management in the classroom can be a real pain. Laptops, desktops and other pieces of equipment have to be regularly updated to ensure that they run smoothly, and without the threat of viruses and other security breaches. Here are five simple steps you can take to make [...]
Wikipedia: Yay or Nay?
Chances are, you or someone you know has used Wikipedia to research something on the Internet. Perhaps your students have cited it as a reference source. Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia with over 2 million articles in English and hundreds of thousands more in dozens of other languages. Over time, Wikipedia has gained recognition among [...]
Using Online Video to Promote CTE
The popularity of online video has exploded, with sites like Hulu and YouTube leading the way. This new medium gives CTE teachers and administrators yet another way to promote their programs, showcase student and institutional achievements, and spread the word about the value of CTE. The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), for example, has [...]
Desktop Virtualization 101
The words “desktop virtualization” are being thrown around a lot right now in educational circles, where districts are striving to do more with less. As part of that goal, schools are eking as much computing power out of their existing desktops instead of replacing them, and learning how to leverage that equipment across more than [...]
Cloud Computing
Are You Ready to Work in the “Cloud?” Cloud computing is an emerging technology that’s creating a buzz in educational circles right now. Also known as Software as a Service (SaaS) or hosted solutions, these applications are served up on a subscription basis and require no large software installations or implementation times. They reside on [...]
Four Tech Trends To Watch
Technology is spreading like wildfire through the educational sector, and the New Year is expected to bring even more innovation with it. Here are four top trends to keep an eye on as you outfit your CTE classroom for the 21st Century learner: 1. Cloud Computing: More institutions are catching onto the value of using [...]
