New whiteboarding software offers instant sharing to any student device, classroom management, and advanced interactivity building without an internet connection. More...
Shure unveils IH6500 Interpreter Headset at InfoComm 2016
New dual-sided headset provides speech intelligibility for use in multi-language. More...
Crestron unveils new audio solutions for meeting spaces and venues
New precision-engineered Avia DSPs, amplifiers, and software tools dramatically simplify audio programming, integration, and expansion in commercial and institutional applications. More...
Cloud, with a chance of savings and 24/7 uptime
By Andrew Barbour. A trifecta of needs—cost savings, business continuity, and disaster-recovery—has prompted Peirce College in Philadelphia to migrate much of its infrastructure to the cloud over the past 18 months. More...
First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach
By Stephen Noonoo. Throughout the two days, more than 500 attendees from around the world — including China, Brazil, Germany, and the United States — listened to panel discussions on topics such as personalized learning and big data, improving STEM education, and the role of capital in ed-tech investment success. Other sessions focused on closing the skill gap, bridging tech inequality among students, and building out a successful company. More...
Why Teachers College blew up its wireless network
By Andrew Barbour. To help prepare Teachers College, Columbia University for the 21st century, the IT department decided the best way to fix its existing wireless network was to throw it out. More...
SoftChalk introduces eBook creation tool
SoftChalk, LLC, provider of digital curriculum authoring solutions for K-12 and higher education, released a major new upgrade of its SoftChalk Cloud platform. More...
Sony highlights display, AV, presentation technologies
At InfoComm 2016, Sony is highlighting its full line of display, AV and presentation technologies, including 4K and laser light source projection, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, AV over IP, 4K display panels, and live event production systems. More...
MIT announces new Makerspace
MIT has announced the creation of a makerspace that will facilitate connections between the MIT campus and the global community and meet the increasing demand for hands-on learning opportunities at the Institute. More...
The latest higher-ed tech developments
By . First-ever Israel EdTech Summit brings a global reach
The first-ever Israel EdTech Summit has just wrapped, bringing together a decidedly global group of educators, startup founders, and other critical stakeholders to discuss innovations in the future of ed-tech. The event, held June 8-9, took place at the Tel Aviv Cultural Center. More...