T.H.E. Journal Webinars / Webcasts
Sponsored by: Meraki
A growing number of K-12 schools are deploying cloud-enabled applications because these solutions are easy to set up and maintain and are more affordable than traditional client server-based solutions. Join this free, one-hour session to hear how Meraki is revolutionizing networking with their cloud-based wireless solution that brings all the benefits of cloud computing to wireless networking. Get a first-hand look at Meraki in action at North Adams School District. See how they deployed Meraki for an 802.11n wireless network across the entire campus, and are thrilled with the results.
Sponsored by: Speak Up
This webinar explores the latest findings from Speak Up surveys given to K-12 students, teachers and administrators regarding their views on mobile devices within instruction. Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, the nation’s leading education nonprofit organization that facilitates the annual Speak Up surveys, will present the data findings and moderate a panel discussion with students, teachers and administrators from various school districts.
Sponsored by: Pano Logic
Desktop computing in a typical public school district, with the challenges of distributed sites and a broad range of user needs, is hard enough without today’s focus on reducing costs. Join us for this webinar where you’ll hear Mark Lamson, Director of Technology for the Westerly Public School District in Rhode Island, share his real-world experience deploying Desktop Virtualization.
Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions
This webinar will detail the latest trends in technology for the education market and how your school—no matter its size, budget or technical know-how—can take advantage of the current stimulus to fund a digital makeover in and out of its classrooms.
Sponsored by: GovConnection
Discover what state directors of technology consider when determining how to use the stimulus monies given to their states. Mary Ann Wolf, executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), and Geoff Fletcher, editorial director of T.H.E. Journal will provide the national perspective, as well as add relevant examples of stimulus
projects from states across the nation.
Sponsored by: Cisco
Discover how you can empower greater learning and collaboration for your school and school district with 802.11n wireless. Hear best practice advice for successfully deploying secure, high-speed wireless at your elementary, middle, and high schools, administrative offices, and extended learning environments to meet your educational goals.
Sponsored by: KACE
Learn best practices to optimize desktop and server management in an educational environment and hear directly from Michael Williams, IT manager at Dexter and Southfield Schools how he leverages a breakthrough appliance-based approach to systems management to save his team precious time and his organization money.
Sponsored by: Trapeze Networks
Demand for mobile computing in the classroom is growing. How do you give your school that competitive edge so that enrollment stays up? Get keys for deploying and managing a wireless network, learn how to choose the right equipment for your schools, and get tips for securing buy in and funding.
Sponsored by: Cisco
Integrating InformaCast software with the Cisco Unified Communications platform enables K-12 schools and districts to simultaneously push audio stream and text messages to multiple IP phones, speakers, desktop agents, and overhead paging systems.
Sponsored by: Alcatel-Lucent
Today’s campuses face increasing pressure to ensure the safety of their students, faculty and staff. Meeting this need means having communication systems that enable you to quickly push information to the campus community and connect first responders. Attend this webcast to hear how Alcatel-Lucent Safe Campus solutions allow schools to leverage existing infrastructure investments for voice and data while adding video and mobility components for a comprehensive, three-step approach to campus safety — awareness, response coordination and campus notification.
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.
Reduce the costs of managing end-user computers, support equal access to technology, and afford real-time and remote access to students, educators, and parents with netbooks.
Sponsored by: American Education Corp.
Boosting student achievement means identifying those students at risk for learning difficulties in reading and math, behavioral issues or on the brink of dropping out. Join this expert discussion to see how you can improve learner outcomes with universal screening.
by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Learn how to shut down anonymizers and better guard users against harmful and inappropriate content.
Sponsored by Ruckus Wireless
How one school district outfitted 32 schools with a centrally managed wireless system without having to rewire the schools, hire Wi-Fi experts or break their budget.
Sponsored by Sony
Real-world educators show how they use video production to increase visual literacy, critical thinking and problem solving.
Sponsored by IronPort
Experts discuss current and future trends in e-mail security and outline the benefits of a gateway email security solution.
Sponsored by Tegrity
Web-based class capture enables Thunderbird College of Global Management to meet the needs of all types of learners while maintaining a consistent style of teaching.
Sponsored by Blackboard Connect
Text messaging for emergency communication should be considered amongst many more robust and reliable communication tools.
Sponsored by Tegrity
Web-based class capture inspires innovation and enables law students to absorb complex material.
Sponsored by CDWG
Real-world insight on implementing an efficient campus-wide emergency notification system.
Sponsored by Sprint and Rave Wireless
Mobile devices and applications enhance safety, learning and communication at Park University.
Sponsored by Blue Coat
Widener University reviews the proxy implementation for URL filtering for Delaware's K-12 school districts.