Michael Durand

1 week ago | edtechmagazine.com | Michael Durand

To best chart their course forward, institutions must identify the types and number of devices that need to be replaced, which is something a trusted partner can help with. Institutions that have purchased from CDW, for instance, can go into their online portal to quickly see which devices are due for a refresh. And with CDW’s Readiness Assessment for Windows 11, schools that originally acquired their Microsoft devices elsewhere can acquire similar support.

2 months ago | muzic.net.nz | Michael Durand

06 Feb 2025 // A review by Michael Durand I’m not sure about you, but once in a blue moon I hear a song and am struck by a sense of brilliant sonic balance that has been achieved somehow – something akin to a sensory perfection. It’s like the palate is suddenly, as if from nowhere, completely satisfied. Whatever this “it” factor is, it makes us want to listen over and over. (The last time it struck me was Wooden Shjips’ These Shadows, which I listened to on repeat 2000 times ….

Nov 14, 2024 | edtechmagazine.com | Kendall Arndt |Michael Durand |Ivan Ours

What Does Seamless Mean? The best technology for a seamless learning environment is technology that goes unnoticed. Equipment that is minimally disruptive for both students and faculty will be the most effective for creating community, both in person and remotely. For faculty, the technology should be easy enough to use that its operation doesn’t distract from the lessons at hand. In-person students should barely notice the tech driving their classes.

Oct 17, 2024 | muzic.net.nz | Michael Durand

18 Oct 2024 // A review by Michael Durand There’s a post on Reddit called “A True Legend”:  a clip of Fox 5 News reporter Ophelia Young interviewing a lottery player, with a live patch back to the studio. “Can I ask you, sir …” She approaches the man choosing his numbers. “Do you know your chances of winning?”“Slim to none,” he says. “Slim to none! You’re right! Let me tell you, it’s one out of 292 million!”“I knew it,” he says.

Aug 30, 2024 | cdw.com | Michael Durand

At its core, IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the process of responsibly managing and disposing of IT equipment. This includes securely wiping data, recycling electronic waste and repurposing or reselling devices to extend their lifecycle. As campuses are swarmed with digital devices — from computers in labs to loaner devices to university-owned laptops — IT managers must grapple with storing old IT assets when they get swapped out with new ones.