Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
How to Create and Implement a Data Recovery Plan
A Hard Lesson in Backups I was 13 years old when I learned why it was important to have good backups. It was 2008 and the new World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, had just launched and the rest of my friends were already waiting in the game for me. I was…
Read MoreHarnessing AI and Machine Learning for Enhanced Malware Defenses
Malware: Understanding the Threat Now, flash forward 20 some years and the word malware gets thrown around so much these days that it is used to describe so many different computer ailments and has become almost a unanimous term for any computer or internet-related issue that someone might experience. On top of this generalization, cybersecurity…
Read MoreThe Age of the Browser: How to Secure the Browser and Minimize Your District’s Attack Surface
From Computer Labs to Chromebooks When I was in elementary school, we had one computer lab in our library that was filled with old Macintosh computers that were 1 and a half feet by 1 and a half feet cubes that weighed 50 pounds each. Each one had Microsoft Word installed on the machine with…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Principle of Least Privilege
The Jurassic Park Lesson The Principle of Least Privilege is the principle that users and programs should only have the necessary privileges to complete their tasks. In the case of Jurassic Park, this whole situation could have been avoided if they had applied the principle of least privilege throughout the systems in the park. Sure, Dennis…
Read MoreA Day in the Life… Cybersecurity Edition
Beyond the Hollywood Hacker A hooded figure sits at a small desk in complete darkness with just the light of the computer screen dimly illuminating the outline of their face as they furiously pound away at their keyboard. Suddenly they stop typing and in an ominous voice exclaim “I’m in!” For most people when they…
Read MoreMaking Instruction Accessible to Diverse Learners with Technology
Distance learning has made it feel to many teachers like they cannot effectively help their former physically-present students. This is exacerbated by the stress of adapting to an online-only environment and changing their coursework to fit within that context. These changes can prove to be challenging for all students, but especially those who receive significant…
Read MoreCareers of the Future: The Jobs that Don’t Exist Yet
In a new partnership report published by Dell Technologies and the Institute for the Future (IFTF), there is an estimate that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. These careers are a reflection of the ever-changing technological terrain that encompasses our daily lives.
Read MoreTop Tech Tips for Back to School!
As educators across the academic spectrum are aware, the start of school is nearly here. In a week, perhaps a few if you’re lucky, students will be back in session and the academic year will be in full swing. While this is an exciting time for all involved, we also know it can be very…
Read MoreTop Tips For Education Grant Writing!
Written by Carly Zeis Grants and Scholarships Upcoming Due Dates for 2019 Grants and Top Tips for Grant and Scholarship Applications
Read MoreISTE 2018 Takeaways
The 2018 International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference has ended, but we’re so excited about everything that we saw that we just have to share! Each day, members of Forward Edge attended sessions, engaged in educational playgrounds, and walked the expo floor capturing a sense of the emerging themes in education. Ultimately,…
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