Amy Burroughs

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How Schools Are Blazing a Trail for AI in K-12

2 weeks ago | edtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

Also in 2022, GCPS opened Seckinger High School, which incorporates AI throughout the curriculum and offers an AI career and technical education pathway for students who want to learn more. Three elementary schools and a middle school that feed into Seckinger have also adopted AI learning and follow the district’s AI Learning Framework, which provides grade-level guidance on integrating AI into learning standards.
Q&A: Ergonomics Supports Wellness and Classroom Engagement for Gen Z

1 month ago | edtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

One of the most pressing challenges facing higher education institutions is maintaining and growing enrollment in the face of a declining pool of American high school graduates, a phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. Another is increasing distrust in higher education at large. In response, colleges and universities are taking a much closer look at the student experience.
CDW Leverages AI To Drive Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience

2 months ago | cdw.com | Amy Burroughs

With 15,000 coworkers, 250,000 customers and more than 1,000 technology partners, CDW serves as a robust proving ground for artificial intelligence. By implementing AI within its own operations, CDW not only improves internal processes but also develops expertise that enables it to guide customers on their AI journeys.
How Health Systems Manage Security in the Cloud

2 months ago | healthtechmagazine.net | Amy Burroughs

Feb 04 2025 Security With the right cloud management tools and readiness to share security responsibilities, healthcare organizations can enjoy the cloud’s benefits while maintaining a strong defensive posture. As providers shift from traditional data centers to cloud-based environments, they are adapting their cybersecurity strategies to address the cloud’s unique challenges and opportunities.
States Step Up to Help Schools Fight Hackers

Jan 23, 2025 | edtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

Eva Mendoza, the chief information technology officer for the San Antonio Independent School District, has applied for several grants offered through the initiative, including one that would fund a third-party cybersecurity assessment that she says would be very beneficial. “We do self-assessments, but an external assessment would provide an in-depth look that can serve as our roadmap for the next two to three years, says Mendoza.
Why RCM Companies Are Modernizing Their Environments

Dec 2, 2024 | healthtechmagazine.net | Amy Burroughs

Dec 02 2024 Cloud Advanced revenue cycle management helps healthcare providers navigate complexities and regain control of financial operations. Among the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to healthcare, one of the most concerning is an increase in claims management difficulties.
More K-12 Schools Expand Esports to Middle and Younger Grades

Oct 8, 2024 | edtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

At Modesto, roughly 1,647 students in grades three through 12 have participated in esports in 2024, a 35% increase over last year. The district’s junior high program competed in Rocket League during its first in-person tournament in May and offers Fall Guys, Brawlhalla and Roller Champions for social gaming. High schoolers have a team league and open labs, and elementary schoolers play esports as an after-school option. DIG DEEPER: Scholastic esports programs nurture STEM careers.
Government and Industry’s Cyber Challenges Are More Similar Than They Seem

Oct 1, 2024 | fedtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

Oct 01 2024 Security Both sectors need to focus on integrating security tooling. Every industry is unique, and the federal government is no exception. But when it comes to cybersecurity, organizations are more similar than different, according to new research from CDW. A March 2024 survey of more than 950 technology and security professionals in diverse U.S. industries found widespread commonalities in the areas of zero trust, staffing and cyber resilience.
How Home Healthcare Providers Find Success with App Modernization

Aug 29, 2024 | healthtechmagazine.net | Amy Burroughs

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Which Classroom Technologies Do College Students Actually Like?

Aug 23, 2024 | edtechmagazine.com | Amy Burroughs

Aug 21 2024 Classroom High-quality user experiences and a choice of learning modalities are among students’ priorities for classroom technologies. Four years after a wave of classroom technology investments, many higher education institutions are taking a step back to analyze their results. Of all the tools and strategies they implemented, which ones have earned their keep by improving outcomes and enhancing the student experience?