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What is 360-degree learning, and why is it growing?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe 2019 K-12 School Giants Report shows that many K-12 districts across the country are emphasizing hands-on, practical and personalized learning. As a result, 360-degree learning has emerged as one of the latest trends in K-12 education. A core concept for 360-degree learning is that surroundings and all aspects of students’ experiences impact education. Most of all, it considers how students engage with their fellow students, the subject matter, and how interactive these lessons can become.
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Free cybersecurity training resources for veterans
Roy Phillips Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn 2006, the VA experienced a data breach that included the personally identifiable information (PII) of more than 26 million vets. In 2015, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) experienced a data breach that exposed the PII of 21.5 million federal employees. My personal information was compromised by both data breaches. These incidents made me wonder what I could do to protect my PII, and they led me to the discovery that there are several organizations that offer free cybersecurity training to veterans.
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Infographic: How to use tablets for business
Sonali Datta Science & TechnologyThe rise in tablet technology is ushering in innovations to increase user productivity, drive workflow efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. Modern and sophisticated tablet usage has facilitated cost reductions for the enterprise and improved business functionalities. However, at the same time, companies cannot ignore the impending challenges that tablet usage brings along. Take a close look at this infographic to understand how tablet usage is influencing work environments and how a solid mobile device management (MDM) solution can help secure tablet data at your business.
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Tips for using chatbots to improve your marketing
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingChatbots are both the wave of the present and the future. Research estimates that by next year, a whopping 80% of businesses will utilize this kind of AI technology, primarily as a real-time chat tool with consumers via instant messaging. How can you best refine your chatbot technology so it pleases your customers and provides them with the info and convenience they need to buy your products over and over again? Try these tips.
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Drone delivery is coming, but don’t get too excited yet
Linchi Kwok RetailWalgreens is now working with Google parent company Alphabet's Wing service to test drone deliveries. Beginning in October, Walgreens' pilot program will use drones to deliver on-demand food, beverages, and over-the-counter non-prescription medications to customers within minutes. Currently, Wing's drones can deliver packages of about three pounds and within a six-mile radius. Walgreens is not the only retailer who wants to use drones in delivery.
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ITIL in education: A possible framework for IT service management
Hannah Price EducationTechnology is essential to teaching and learning in every school district, as learning is impacted without reliable IT infrastructure and processes. The same is true for administrative functions throughout a school district. These goals require some educational entities to turn to frameworks like Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Even though the ITIL framework is impactful, and is effective for some organizations in managing out-of-sorts practices, some IT leaders wonder what ITIL is and what it can do.
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World Mountain Ungulates Conference shows concerns, hope
Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & Leisure"What the heck is a mountain ungulate?" An Instagram follower asked this after I posted about attending the 7th World Mountain Ungulates Conference in Bozeman, Montana. It is a good question. Ungulate, after all, is sort of a strange word. The quick explanation is an ungulate is an animal with hooves and a “mountain ungulate” is any of the variety of sheep, goats, deer and antelope that inhabit the hills and highlands of the world.
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5 lesser-known strategies for product placement in social media marketing
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingProduct placement can be an incredibly effective way to familiarize consumers with your brand — but when it comes to incorporating it into a social media sales push, you need to tread carefully. Your target audience on social media is opinionated and not afraid to share their impressions. You want to work with them and respect their viewpoints rather than try to tell them what they should think of what you have to sell. Need some fresh ideas on how to accomplish this? Research has your back.
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Will facial recognition be banned for law enforcement?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCalifornia is on the verge of banning facial recognition technology on police body cameras. The Golden State is one of the first states to call for such a strict policy. Originally intended to be an outright ban, it has now been scaled back at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request. The legislation passed by California lawmakers now states that police are barred from installing it on body-worn cameras for three years. The bill awaits the governor’s final nod. Once it is ratified, it will significantly rein in the use of facial recognition, which is rapidly evolving.
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Study: Patients don’t think payers, providers can protect their data
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareProviders and payers: Patients don't think you’re able to keep their personal data healthy and safe, even though you’re charged with doing the same for their health. That blunt assessment is from a skeptical public who is growing increasingly weary of seemingly daily news about breaches and hacks. According to a new study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and POLITICO, only 17% have a "great deal" of faith that their health plan will protect their data. Hospitals are not much further ahead.
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