Tag: schools
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Why do we still have computer “labs?”
Read MoreLately I have been wondering why the “computer lab” is still so prevalent, and I wonder how long these groups of computers (in what could be used as classroom space) are going to last. Is it the beginning of the end for the computer lab? I did a little research on how the computer lab started, […]
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Smartphones Probably not Seen as a Luxury by Students
Read MoreA new report published today from Neilsen shows a significant shift in how smartphone ownership is perceived. While the 35+ age group brackets are still relatively pragmatic about smartphone ownership (relative to their income, indicating that their perception is that a smartphone is not a “must-have” device), those in the younger age bracket see the device […]
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Technology Equity for Teachers
Read MoreOver the past two weeks, I’ve discussed the new challenges teachers face, and how these challenges have been pushing teachers and students apart. Of course, as a “computer guy,” I think the answer to resolving this divide can be solved with technology. Often we find teachers that want to use Naiku, but feel pressure not to use […]