/technology/it-infrastructure-management IT Infrastructure & Management en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isn’t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 /technology/sizing-up-the-risks-of-schools-reliance-on-the-internet-of-things/2024/08 Technology is now critical to both the learning and business operations of schools. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:06:07 GMT /technology/sizing-up-the-risks-of-schools-reliance-on-the-internet-of-things/2024/08 /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 The CrowdStrike incident this summer is a cautionary tale for schools. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:53:24 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 The Chromebooks and tablets districts bought en masse early in the pandemic are approaching the end of their useful lives. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 /technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 Districts loaded up on devices during the pandemic. What becomes of them as they reach the end of their useful lives? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:30 GMT /technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 /technology/schools-cant-evaluate-all-those-ed-tech-products-help-is-on-the-way/2024/06 Many districts don't have the time or expertise to carefully evaluate the array of ed-tech tools on the market. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:14:34 GMT /technology/schools-cant-evaluate-all-those-ed-tech-products-help-is-on-the-way/2024/06 /events/webinar/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-to-master-edtech-management-and-future-proof-your-evaluation-processes The road to a thriving educational technology environment is paved with planning, collaboration, and effective evaluation. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:04:51 GMT /events/webinar/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-to-master-edtech-management-and-future-proof-your-evaluation-processes /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:51:55 GMT /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 /events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization Gain actionable insights into effective asset management, budget optimization, and sustainable IT practices. Thu, 23 May 2024 22:56:15 GMT /events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:03:27 GMT /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy /technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 Hiring students to help with the repair process is one way school districts are ensuring the sustainability of their 1-to-1 programs. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:29:55 GMT /technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 /technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 69´«Ã½ have typically had to replace Chromebooks every three to five years. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:55:08 GMT /technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 /technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 Male chief technology officers in K-12 tend to come from technological backgrounds while most female tech leaders are former teachers. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:29:42 GMT /technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 /technology/how-schools-can-avoid-wasting-money-on-technology/2023/06 A district leader shares ways to ensure ed-tech tools are worth the investment. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:45:43 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-avoid-wasting-money-on-technology/2023/06 /events/webinar/navigating-todays-ed-tech-landscape-for-tomorrows-success Discover how to prioritize educational technology resources and effectively manage technology in schools. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:27:25 GMT /events/webinar/navigating-todays-ed-tech-landscape-for-tomorrows-success /events/webinar/strategies-for-maintaining-1-to-1-student-device-programs Learn about best practices when developing and maintaining a successful 1-to-1 student device program. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:57:31 GMT /events/webinar/strategies-for-maintaining-1-to-1-student-device-programs /technology/why-schools-struggle-to-keep-track-of-students-laptops/2023/04 Districts should be tracking their technology assets as much as they can, but it's easier said than done, experts say. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:32:09 GMT /technology/why-schools-struggle-to-keep-track-of-students-laptops/2023/04 /events/webinar/build-an-effective-edtech-stack-for-your-students Join respected experts to learn about best practices and possibilities for tech-enabled redesign and inclusivity. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:46:27 GMT /events/webinar/build-an-effective-edtech-stack-for-your-students /technology/ed-dept-outlines-how-schools-can-use-federal-funds-to-sustain-tech-programs/2023/01 School districts can use federal funds to support digital learning programs started during the pandemic. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:02:25 GMT /technology/ed-dept-outlines-how-schools-can-use-federal-funds-to-sustain-tech-programs/2023/01 /technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 With the increase in tech use, it’s important that students have sufficient connectivity to access learning materials while at home. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:41:19 GMT /technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 /technology/students-are-viewing-porn-at-school-how-educators-can-stop-them/2023/01 Nearly a quarter of teenagers said they have viewed pornography at school, new survey shows. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:31:40 GMT /technology/students-are-viewing-porn-at-school-how-educators-can-stop-them/2023/01 /technology/how-districts-can-stay-ahead-of-their-aging-ed-tech-3-expert-tips/2022/11 Now is the time to put in place plans to sustain the expanded use of technology, experts say. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:23:09 GMT /technology/how-districts-can-stay-ahead-of-their-aging-ed-tech-3-expert-tips/2022/11 /technology/the-tech-factors-linked-to-higher-naep-scores/2022/11 Higher-performing students were more likely to have access to computers, the internet, and daily, real-time lessons during the pandemic. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:32:07 GMT /technology/the-tech-factors-linked-to-higher-naep-scores/2022/11 /sponsor/innovateedu/better-leverage-your-student-data-make-informed-decisions School systems face a common problem – how to use available data to make informed decisions and equip educators with that data promptly Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:32 GMT /sponsor/innovateedu/better-leverage-your-student-data-make-informed-decisions /technology/the-essential-tech-question-for-schools-what-are-the-teachers-objectives/2022/10 One district technology director outlines the challenges that are unique to smaller districts. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:50:27 GMT /technology/the-essential-tech-question-for-schools-what-are-the-teachers-objectives/2022/10 /technology/does-your-school-really-need-that-technology-7-questions-to-ask/2022/09 Ed-tech leaders are considering effectiveness, teacher satisfaction, and other factors when asking those questions. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:53:12 GMT /technology/does-your-school-really-need-that-technology-7-questions-to-ask/2022/09 /technology/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-schools-trim-number-of-tech-tools-they-use/2022/09 Ed-tech leaders are culling the wide variety of digital tools teachers embraced over the past two years. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:59 GMT /technology/should-it-stay-or-should-it-go-schools-trim-number-of-tech-tools-they-use/2022/09