Insight Launches New Ed Tech Information Website

Insight Enterprises, a technology reseller and technology consulting company, launched Insight ON: Education, a new digital information website with news and explainers on a variety of topics, like Common Core and mobile devices, with the goal of helping educators use technology to improve teaching and learning.

The site was launched ahead of the ISTE 2014 conference in Atlanta, taking place through July 1, where the company is hosting various demonstrations and conversations around the modern classroom at booth 542.

"Schools need help creating a digital strategy, from building networks that can support exploding bandwidth requirements to selecting the right mobile devices and laptops to fit their students' needs," said Dave Cristal, vice president and general manager, Insight Public Sector in a statement. "With Insight ON: Education, we're offering a resource to help educators understand and tackle the specific challenges they face as they develop their own approaches for the emerging digital age of learning."

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