Keeping students’ attention in the classroom has always been a challenge for teachers. Most students would rather be somewhere other than school so their minds tend to wander, even when the topic itself might be interesting. To engage with students, teachers need to apply new strategies that promote more interaction and more personal involvement, and using technology in the classroom is proving to be an ideal means to make students more active learners. Read More >
How to use technology in the classroom has been a topic of discussion among educators for some time. Technology is changing classroom instruction as the cost of computing hardware drops and demand for Web access increases. The current generation of teachers are dependent on technology as part of their lesson plans. However, rather than adapting old lesson plans to include technology, educators are rethinking teaching strategies by building new teaching models with technology as a foundation. Read More >
Technology has changed the face of education, although the basic principles of teaching have not changed. Many argue that technology has taken the place of the teacher in the classroom, or somehow made skilled educators less valuable. Teachers are still essential, but what technology has done is give educators new approaches and new tools to be more effective. However, technology is still only a tool, but skilled teachers who understand how to apply technology tools to best advantage will continue to change the face of education. Read More >
Manufacturing processes continue to evolve thanks to technology. Automated production systems and integrated business processes make manufacturing more efficient, more cost-effective, and more agile. No matter what the industry or the products, technology is powering new manufacturing processes and the business and supply chain activity behind manufacturing success. Read More >
The life sciences are extremely dependent on IT technology. Online research, databases and data mining, process management, and collaboration are all key components of medical and biotechnology research and manufacturing. More than many industries, biotechnology benefits from well-architected information technology processes. Read More >
