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Mobile/Wireless

A Wireless World
by Richard Hoffman
Charles County Public Schools Makes Wireless Universal

Preparing Teachers for One-to-One
by Sheila Riley
Ten tips to help educators working in laptop environments thrive.

Portrait of a Leader
by Amy Poftak
Though hard work and a knack for relating to teachers, Cindy Wilson-Hyde has changed her school's relationship with technology.

Conferencing across Coasts
by Lindsay Oishi
CIO Frank Rizzo of East Aurora, New York, talks about the power of videoconferencing.

What's New in 2007?
by Susie Meserve
CTO Darryl LaGace talks about what was hot in 2006, what's not in 2007, and his big plans for the new year.

Data Warehouse to Go
by Elena Malykhina
Business intelligence vendors create scaled-down applications for smartphones

One-to-One in Michigan
by Tom McHale
Examining the challenges and triumphs of a statewide laptop initiative.

Class, Open Your Phones
by Terry Freedman
Trends suggest that mobile phones have educational potential.

Taking Wireless to the Max
by Christopher Heun
At the Milwaukee Public Schools, James Davis is building one the nation's first WiMax networks.

Book Excerpt: 1-to-1 Learning
by Pamela Livingston
Preparing your network for a laptop program requires careful planning. In her new book, Pamela Livingston lays out the issues.

4 Things to Know About 802.11n
by Carmen Nobel
As wireless protocols go, 802.11n is everything an IT leader could want. Just one problem: It doesn't really exist yet.

Building the School of the Future
by Lindsay Oishi
Introducing Philadelphia's new high-tech high school

Sending Kids Back to School with Cell Phones
by Laurie Sullivan
Although mobile phones are off-limits during school hours, more students are showing up with the devices.

Six Mobile Breakthroughs
by David Haskin
New mobile technologies are emerging that can change--and even save--our lives.

Laptops for All
by Lindsay Oishi
Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation president Bruce Dixon is on a mission to put a laptop in every child's hands.

Research: Wireless Laptops Motivate Students
by K.C. Jones
Students are self-directed and get highly personalized instruction with their own computers and Internet access.

Negroponte Unveils $100 Laptop
by W. David Gardner
The first working model of the $100 One Laptop Per Child debuts in Boston.

NYC's Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Sparks Challenge
by K.C. Jones
Many schools did not enforce the policy until last month when security guards used new metal detectors to confiscate more than 800 phones.

Air Time: Wi-Fi and Commoditization
by Dave Molta
Commoditization's Yin and Yang

Schools Could Be The First In U.S. To Use WiMax
by Elena Malykhina
The Federal Communications Commission has set a 2008 deadline for schools to either use or auction their portions of the spectrum. Some plan to use it for WiMax.

Unlocking The Business Benefit Of Wireless
by The Advisory Council
Untethering business processes creates value, even for everyday tasks. Here's how to find that value and unlock it.

Five Things You Didn't Know About Apple's iPod
by Alexander Wolfe
Despite the massive popularity of the player, there are still some little-known tricks that can help you get more mileage out of your music.

What Intel-based Macs Mean for CIOs
by Richard Hoffman
Wondering how Apple's new Windows-capable computers fit into your technology planning? Here are some strategic highlights.

Wireless Not for Everyone
by Matt Villano
According to one computer teacher, wireless networking may not be the best choice.

Best Practices: Wireless Security
by Matt Villano
Network manager Scott Friberg talks about how he's securing his district's new wireless network.

12 Tips for Launching a Wireless Laptop Program
by Domenic Grignano
The technology director for East Rock Magnet School in New Haven, Conn., a federal government test site for laptop learning, shares his secrets to a successful implementation.

World Without Wires
by Matt Villano
Should your disctrict go wireless? Consider these factors before making your decision.

A New Take on Tablets
by Eric Svetcov
Before you rush out to purchase your next round of laptops, consider whether a tablet PC might provide a few more virtual blades in your technology pocketknife.

Getting Results With Laptops

What outcomes can districts and schools with laptop programs expect to see? And what's the best way to ensure they're positive?

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