Other than several skill-building apps and educational games, the first app I bought for extensive use in the classroom is GarageBand. I have often envied guitar playing teachers that can strum their instrument in their lap while singing the morning weather song or happy birthday, or even gather the students with a single chord. I […]
ITS Customer Featured in Industry Case Study
Benton Community School District, comprised of 1600 students and six attendance centers, has recently taken steps to improve wireless infrastructure and prepare for a 1:1 initiative. With support from ITS, District Technology Director Tyler Maschino deployed 24 Meraki access points and was featured in a recent case study. ITS is a Meraki Gold Partner, and […]
Using iPads in Preschool Programs
I’m beginning a new endeavor as a part-time preschool teacher this fall, and I’m taking my iPad with me. Technology integration has long been one of my strengths in the classroom, and I have used labs and software and websites as a tool to enhance our learning and illustrate our application of skills and knowledge. […]
In Education, Thin (computing) is In
We work with numerous educational institutions. Like everyone else, they are finding creative ways to do more computing with less funding. Desktop virtualization and thin client computing is a trend we see increasing to meet the demands of lower-cost solutions for 21st Century learning opportunities. The goal of any desktop virtualization or thin computing project […]
Why I love my iPad
Let me preface this entire post with the following statement: I consider myself to be an early adopter of technology, and regard it as somewhat of a necessity in my line of work. I also enjoy trying new things. When Steve Jobs unveiled the magical device known as the iPad, I was a bit skeptical. […]