Education
Higher education institutions have a unique set of IT requirements. Learn about emerging trends and technology concerns impacting the goals of the higher education marketplace from an IT perspective.
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More Teens Seeing a Technology Career as a Good Option
More teenagers, especially girls, are open to the possibility of a career in information technology (IT), according to a new research report just released by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. Seven in ten teenagers surveyed for the CompTIA report “Youth Opinions of Careers in Information Technology” say they are open to the possibility of
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Resources Available for Students Looking to Technology Careers
With new research indicating more teenagers are considering information technology careers (IT), leading tech industry association CompTIA is spotlighting career resources available through its NextUp initiative and other sources. Seven in ten teenagers say they are open to the possibility of a career in the tech arena, according to the new CompTIA research report “Youth
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STEM – The Gender Gap Starts Early
The gender gap in STEM can start when children are just learning to speak – the words parents choose to describe their child’s world could be the reason boys are outpacing girls, according to a new study. However, girls don’t start out at a disadvantage. Findings show boys are hearing spatial language at higher rates
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Social Media – A Route to Recruit Minorities to College?
Social Media has become far more than just a place to keep track of your friends and family members’ activities, or perhaps check on what your ex is up to. Social Media sites are increasingly being used to help make informed decisions on critically important life choices. Under-represented student groups have been shown to be
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Troubleshooting Fundamentals – the value of scenario-based training
Theory is not only boring – it is also ineffective if not applied correctly Most professionals will agree that the insights we get from schools and studies are very basic skills, theoretical concepts, and options. Being good in theory by no means tells us about how to transfer these concepts into our day to day
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Encouraging Women and Girls in STEM fields
Canada launches campaign to encourage young women to enter STEM fields Canadian Science Minister Kirsty Duncan marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science earlier this month by announcing the launch of a national campaign aimed at encouraging young women to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics ( STEM ) fields. The social
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Digital Delivery by Charles T. Betz – A Book Review
Digital Deliverance I’ve known Charlie Betz for quite a while and have always regarded him as one of our industry’s most rigorous thinkers and eloquent communicators, and his latest book, Digital Delivery hasn’t changed my mind. I was both flattered and apprehensive when Charlie asked me to review it. Flattered because there are more qualified
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STEM Focussed Learning from Boeing Nurtures the Designers of the Future
Encouraging the next generation of thinkers, dreamers and creators can be a daunting role for teachers. It is exciting to see corporations like Boeing being actively involved in promoting STEM learning activities – and why wouldn’t they, they could well be providing the tools that encourage their next generation of aircraft designers. Are you a
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