Recently, Assistive Technology is getting coverage in the mainstream media, which is crucial for the growth of this up-and-coming field of education technology. We talk a lot about Mobile Learning at the VARConnection, and Assistive Tech is a critical component to this trend, and to tech-supported learning in general. The aim of Assistive Tech in … Continue reading →

We were thrilled to see a recent highlight on http://www.techlearning.com of a successful and local 1:1 mobile learning implementation in the West Allis – West Milwaukee School District  of West Allis, Wisconsin. This success has been carried by the Next Generation Learning Community (NxGLC), the program developed by the school district to implement technology based … Continue reading →

If you’ve read anything about mobile learning lately, it’s likely that you’ve encountered one or both of these two concepts: BYOD and 1:1. These terms have been around for a year or two, but here are some definitions for the uninitiated: BYOD In a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or BYOT (Bring Your Own Tech) … Continue reading →

Front-of-the-class lecture remains the primary method of instruction for both collegiate and K-12 institutions, and consequently note taking during lectures remains essential to student academic success. Note taking can be challenging for any student; studies find that students typically record less than 50% of the key information presented in lecture. Students with disabilities such as … Continue reading →

The 2013-2014 school year will offer the public their first look at the implementation of Common Core standards, and the debate about adopting the standards is heating up. Five of the 50 United States have opted out of Common Core assessments, citing multiple reasons including prohibitive costs, a perceived inability to control the curriculum, and … Continue reading →

DSC will be sending a few folks to walk the floor at this year’s EDUCAUSE Conference in Anaheim, CA, and we’re excited to visit our manufacturer partners who will be at the show. So that you can also enjoy their company and make some connections, we’ve put together this list of our partners at EDUCAUSE, … Continue reading →

Bring the world’s best new creative tools to your customers. When they buy Adobe® Creative Cloud™ desktop applications as part of an Adobe Education Enterprise Agreement (EEA), they’ll get a great discount on a one- or two-year term. Offer good from September 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014, and valid for K-12 schools (Tier 1) … Continue reading →

Webinar Details Topic How University of Houston is Migrating to 802.11AC – The Migration Plan and Lessons Learned Date Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Time 8 am PST / 11 am EST The history of WiFi has been one of steady progression. From the beginnings of 802.11a to the current designation of 802.11n, the wireless signal … Continue reading →

Your Education customers are familiar with the need for assistive technology in their classrooms, but they might not be familiar with the huge variety of funding resources available to get assistive technology solutions in students’ hands. Funds can be leveraged from a variety of sources, dependent on certain criteria, with resources available in both the … Continue reading →