Higher ed IT leaders are constantly asked to lower operating budgets, reduce manpower and find new, cost-effective measures to implement new technology. In the last two posts about this topic, we looked at importance of assembling the best IT team available and how to keep their operating budget in line. With the team ready and the expense planning set, let’s look at ...
When change is the new norm, what does that mean for schools? Case in point: By the end of this year, there will be more smartphones on the planet than there are humans. Ten years ago, we didn't know that we'd all have small devices that fit into our pockets. Now we...
We love our phones. With 6 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide, of course we do! Take your pick—iPhones, Androids, BlackBerries or all those other gadgets that let us call, text, tweet and play. Think we’re alone now? We’re not. The countries with the highest number of mobile users are developing nations. Does that surprise you? Countries like China and India each...
Every day, I see people playing with smartphones, tablets and laptops. But those gadgets aren't just about fun and games. Schools are starting to use them as tools to teach students both inside and outside of the classroom in new and innovative ways. In our fast-paced society, learning is now just a swipe or tap away.
What does this mean for education? Well, some of t...