Web-native applications offer unprecedented ease of implementation. All you need to start streamlining operations with Web-native technology is your Web browser and access to the Internet. In times of budget shortfalls, Web-native solutions are an increasingly attractive option because they have the proven ability to help you maximize limited resources.
May 2005

Computers, software, and related technologies are continuously changing, and teacher training programs need to reflect the dynamic nature of the underlying technology. While formal training sessions help teachers get started, ongoing formal and informal learning opportunities are the key to rapidly integrating technology into all curriculum areas.
September 2005

While management software has become an essential tool for the facilities maintenance professional, it only produces what has been put in the system. The old adage of "garbage in, garbage out" still applies. Ensuring that the school has accurate data for making decisions starts with the employees – and their ownership of the system.
May 2006
 

With instructional software, a teacher can improve the efficiency of the teaching process by centrally instructing students on their computer, keep students on task by monitoring application and Web usage, improve support through online help and chat requests, and save time by using an automated lesson plan suite and timer to test the class and show instant results within the allotted class time period.
October 2006

The company you partner with should be able to customize software to your school's specific requirements. In addition to choosing a company that will work with you to provide staff with the resources they need, you should consider what steps will need to be carried out in order to make your teachers feel comfortable with any new technology.
June 2007

When selecting educational software, you must first ask yourself what you want your students to gain as a result of using the software. You must also determine the mode of instruction (how the student uses the software). This will help you determine if you need to purchase "drill and practice" software or if software to develop higher-order thinking skills is more appropriate.
October 2007

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software maintains a database of information about an organization's assets and related maintenance operations. This information helps optimize maintenance and operating productivity, and it provides the data educators require to make better and more informed decisions to tighten operating budgets and focus more capital on education.
February 2008

Student information software systems are leading the way in the education technology revolution by allowing information to be shared throughout an institution in real time. Tasks that once required mounds of paperwork and files (such as attendance records, grades, report cards, scheduling, and discipline tracking) can now all be centralized under one integrated data management system and distributed through secure log-ins. 
June 2008

Schools with multiple software systems should begin to explore modern integration methods as a means of streamlining operations, enhancing the school community's access to information, and providing a better online experience for their users. Wherever possible, standards-based tools and methodologies should be used to ensure reliability, ease of use, and long-term return on investment.
June 2009

Rather than purchasing a dedicated scanner, schools now can purchase software from various vendors that will take the scanned images of a batch of tests and quickly and accurately convert these images into data. Tests can then be graded within the software, and reports can be produced that quickly give teachers and administrators feedback on how the class and the students did on the assessment.  
October 2009

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