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Eye on Zero Trust: How to Implement Identity and Access Management in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

It is an evolving methodology in cybersecurity that governs user access to data and networks. says Gary Lackey, director of cybersecurity at Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District in Baytown, Texas. Schools lack full…

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Schools shape how we see the world and pave the way for growth. What is digital accessibility, and why is it so crucial in schools and other academic environments?

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How Cloud Software Widens Student Access to Learning

EdTech Magazine

As more school districts implemented one-to-one programs over the past few years, they were faced with a challenge. They needed a way to give students access to applications that could scale rapidly, be accessed from anywhere and seamlessly integrate with one another. The solution? Software as a Service.

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What School Should Be

A Principal's Reflections

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. It’s what they can do with it in a meaningful way that they crave.

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Technology to Support and Empower Users With Disabilities

There is an increasing global focus on accessibility for students in school. From MacBooks to iPads to iPhones and all things in-between, schools around the globe have found that Apple devices’ ease of use, robust design, and thoughtful creative and educational features are absolutely essential in the classroom.

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Tech Access in Schools: Making Edtech Accessible to All

Digital Promise

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. middle and high schools for 1,700 students across 22 schools. Leverage Innovative Thinking in Schools. Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S.

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K–12 Schools Seek to Connect 12 Million Students Without Home Broadband Access

EdTech Magazine

As part of the shift to remote learning in 2020, many schools provided devices such as laptops and tablets to students for the purpose of attending school via the internet. Without it, these K–12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

For enhanced device and data management of your school’s Macs, both Jamf and Claris Connect integrate seamlessly with Apple School Manager. Claris Connect automates the import of student information system (SIS) data and creates Managed Apple IDs at scale, giving students and teachers access to necessary technology and tools.

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Increasing Equity and Access: A Canvas Case Study of Virtual Arkansas K-12

Virtual Arkansas, a fully online school, had a mission to provide high-quality courses in rural and urban areas throughout the state. How would they simplify content creation while enhancing learning? Discover 3 key insights to transform your classrooms.

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Leveraging Learner Variability to Elevate Equity in EdTech

Speaker: Vic Vuchic, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director, Learner Variability Project

It is steeped in designing for both equity and excellence to ensure that each student, regardless of circumstances and external biases, will thrive and succeed in school and beyond. Discover best practices for running an EdTech-enabled classroom that is accessible to every student.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce.