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Examples of Classroom Technology

Classroom Technology


Chances are the student(s) at your facility were born into a world that included the internet, DVD players, MP3 music, and HD TV, but most of the teachers remember a time when that was not the case. 

Classroom technology is vital in getting students involved with learning in the world they exist.  Blackboards have been replaced with Smartboards, overhead projectors have been exiled by the document camera, and mobile TV carts have been pushed out by the distance learning cart. With all this new equipment, IT directors are faced with teaching the older generation how to control these devices to teach and engage the students of today. 

SecurEdge networks has designed and installed classroom technology into hundreds of classrooms. Integrating standardized simple controls, with affordable technology gives faculty the much needed confidence that it is “just going to work”. 

Below are some examples of the technology we are implementing in K-12 and colleges all over the country: 

Smart Boardsclassroom technology

What happens when you combine a whiteboard with the power of a computer? A smart board is a powerful learning tool that allows for notes to be written in ink, and the ability to save the image with the touch of a finger. 

Multimedia 

Having the ability to use high quality video and audio systems are a must in today's smart classroom. Video monitors or projectors are now considered a MUST in the classroom.  Allowing the ability to display a DVD, computer, document camera, or even a classroom across the world. 

Distance Learning

A field trip without a permission slip?  Try setting up a call with the Bronx Zoo, Library of Congress, or another interactive experience, with over 1,000 channels to choose from there is something for everyone.

Technology in the Classroom Blog

6 Ways to Engage Students with Technology in the Classroom
Friday, May 18, 2012
Today’s students are more tech-savvy than ever before. It’s almost like they are programed to learn a different way than traditional past methods. No I don’t mean they are like robots, but they have grown up around technology, so multimedia, vivid images, video, instantaneous information, all of this grabs today’s student’s attention. Having technology in the...Read More
3 Components of Video Conferencing Technology in the Classroom
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Schools are continually moving closer to an interactive teaching environment. Distance learning technology in the classroom like video conferencing technology has become an innovative solution to many educational needs by providing economical ways to expand existing programs, offer new courses, and make learning more interactive and fun for students. The benefits of distance learning with video...Read More
Best Technology in the classroom is Mobile Devices
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Learning has changed quite substantially over the past few years. Schools everywhere are implementing BYOD (Bring your own device) programs or providing mobile devices to students. Regardless of the way this mobile technology is getting to the students, the fact is it’s become a fantastic learning tool that both teachers and students love. Over the past few years the number of students...Read More
3 Great learning tool apps for School Wireless Networks
Friday, Apr 27, 2012
Today, almost everyone has to have a smart phone. Now blogging, twitter and other social media have become widespread, and every kid these days has a mobile device, most have multiples. We cherish our beloved mobile devices and crave the instant updates and rich multimedia they provide. It’s no surprise they have spread into the school wireless networks. As more classrooms become mobile...Read More
3 Requirements for mobility on k-12 school wireless networks
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012
The days of overloaded backpacks with outdated textbooks are becoming a thing of the past. Updated school wireless networks and implementing mobile learning that is media rich to help students stay engaged and learn faster is the present and future of education. Through games, exploration through virtual field trips, and the ability to have real-time chats with experts, the learning experience...Read More
10 pros of BYOD in school wireless networks
Friday, Apr 20, 2012
BYOD isn’t just a trend; it’s the future of learning. It’s incredible how quickly the paradigm has shifted toward bring your own device. Educators are recognizing the significance and necessity of digital devices on the way this generation learns.  Schools want to prepare their students for the future so what better way to do so than with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). ...Read More
4 key Technology in the Classroom questions to consider
Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Educators know how important and challenging engaging students can be and are constantly searching for ways to enrich students education. Student engagement can be improved with classroom technology which is growing faster than ever. Integrating technology into the classroom can seem like an overwhelming task as there are many wireless network infrastructure considerations to keep in...Read More
BYOD schools: 5 concerns and solutions for school wireless networks
Monday, Apr 2, 2012
Mobile technology is how this generation learns so trying to fight it is only going to be a huge waste of time for educators. We live and work in a world full of mobile devices, so schools need to adapt to the times and start taking advantage of their capabilities as learning technology in the classroom. This way students learn how to utilize them appropriately and respectively. The...Read More
Benefits of video conferencing technology in the classroom
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012
Video conferencing technology in the classroom benefits everyone. It gives students a direct connection with remote instructors and guest lecturers. Students can also collaborate at multiple sites too! Video conferencing technology in the classroom can open up a whole new world for students and enhance education in limitless ways. Check out this quick video below for more information and a...Read More
4 Ways to Use Video Conferencing Technology in the Classroom
Saturday, Mar 17, 2012
Video conferencing systems aren’t just for corporate conference rooms anymore. There are thousands of video conferencing systems popping up in classrooms all over the United States. This effective classroom technology is allowing students to connect with each other around the world. Students can now experience other cultures and learn about religion, geography, history, etc. in more...Read More
How Classroom Technology Creates Collaborative Classrooms
Monday, Mar 5, 2012
Technology in the classroom has transformed education into a more interactive and exciting experience for students today. In the past classrooms were a stale environment where teachers would just give the information while students tried to gatherer it. Today’s learning environment has evolved into more of a cooperative effort to share information and ideas among teachers and...Read More
Key BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Questions to Ask to Avoid Problems
Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012
This morning THE Journal , a publication that focuses on technology trends in K-12 Schools interviewed me to talk about the challenges with the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) phenomenon in schools today. The idea of the article (coming in March) is to provide some direction to IT Directors of schools both large and small on what pitfalls to avoid when implementing BYOD and help with...Read More
3 thing to consider before installing classroom technology
Monday, Feb 13, 2012
Technology in the classroom is both the present and future of education. Incredible new learning tools, especially iPads are exploding into schools.  Now a days kids are growing with technology. My two and a half year old niece loves to play on her mommy’s iPad and watch Dora the Explorer  and Elmo on YouTube. Since technological learning tools are what kids are used to...Read More
5 Learning tools to standardize technology in the classroom
Friday, Feb 10, 2012
To save teachers time and headache, it’s important to standardize all basic classrooms on any campus. Basic classrooms are the most commonly used rooms at any school or campus, therefore standardizing technology in these rooms eminent. As tight as the daily school schedule can be, it’s crazy not to. I’ve seen first-hand the importance. In college the technology in my...Read More
4 Classroom Technology Trends Hitting Your School Wireless Network
Friday, Feb 3, 2012
Educators are constantly searching for ways to enrich education for students. Engaging students can be enhanced with classroom technology which is growing faster than ever. Check out these 4 important trends in classroom technology that should be a part of every school wireless network. 1.     Improved Audio and Visualization The use of the...Read More
3 Benefits of iPads in your school wireless network
Monday, Jan 30, 2012
With iPads being one of the top selling gadgets of all time, it’s no surprise they have made their way into schools wireless networks.  Before we know it every school will be filled with the interactive benefits of the iPad. While many schools aren’t wasting any time integrating this effective classroom technology, some are still a little leery about how to utilize...Read More
5 iPad Apps coming to your Campus Wi-Fi Network
Monday, Jan 23, 2012
Walk around any college campus these days and start counting how many students are intensely absorbed in their iPones and iPads. You'll notice the vast majority are living in an increasingly app-obsessed world; thier eyes and fingertips perpetually glued to the screen. That's why many apps target those tech-savvy, time-constrained&nbs...Read More
3 ways to Use Digital Signage in Schools
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011
Primarily deployed in common areas such as cafeterias, student lounges, libraries and facility lobbies, digital signage provide a critical link between campus administrators and the student body and facility. Digital Signage easily attracts attention while visitors are passing by, while still relaying information to them as they pass. The digital signage provides student marketing with...Read More
New Tools for Technology in the Classroom
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011
The top tools for technology in the classroom can stretch beyond smart boards, cameras and a computer. Social Media, combined with dozens of other smartphone apps, are slowly creeping into the classroom as an highly effective teaching tool. With the increasing demand for wireless to be available in classrooms, school wireless networks must be able to handle a plethora of users and...Read More
3 Things IT Directors Should Know about School Wireless Networks
Friday, Jun 3, 2011
Technology in the Classroom is not just a trend. Teachers all over the world are incorporating twitter and other forms of social media into their lesson plans, students now have access to up to 3 mobile devices each, and school wireless IT directors are looking for advanced ways they can control all the technology in the classroom without sacrificing security or classroom productivity. Here...Read More
5 Reasons Technology in the Classroom Engages Students
Monday, Dec 20, 2010
Technology in the Classroom is important, but why? Here are 5 great reasons to consider integrating technology today. 1.     Active Participation One of the main benefits of using technology in the classroom is that the traditional passive learning mold is broken.  Unlike a teacher-led classroom, students participate in gathering information from the Internet...Read More
5 Reasons Tablet PC's are the future of Classroom Technology
Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
Today’s classroom technology should be changing to support the learning needs of the students who have grown up using technology every day. One opportunity is to engage students by allowing them to work from a mobile device in the classroom. Today, 75% of children between the ages of 13-17 have a cell phone. Many of those devices, specifically smart phones, have more computing power...Read More
Distance Learning with Virtual Tours
Friday, Dec 3, 2010
Can you imagine taking your class on a field trip ANYWHERE, without the costs of travel? How would learning improve, if teachers had simple technology tools in the classroom to enable them to connect with experts or interesting learning sources remotely? With today’s distance learning technology , the reality is it doesn't have to cost a lot of money and it certainly...Read More
Technology in the Classroom should include these 7 learning tools
Monday, Nov 29, 2010
I was taught the first rule of a presentation is to understand who your audience is, the idea was to deliver a message to the audience based upon what they need to hear and their level of understanding. In today’s classroom learning environment, I think we should consider who the audience is, but just as important, HOW to best deliver the learning materials. Here are 7 technology...Read More
Should cell phones be standard technology in the classroom?
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010
75% of teens between the ages of 13-17 carry cell phones. That is a staggering statistic for K-12 schools. Most schools today have a “no cell phone” policy but when you ask the school administrators about how they regulate the use of cell phones, almost all of them recognize it’s a policy that is difficult if not impossible to enforce.  Many of the IT Directors and CIOs...Read More