Webinars: School Technology

In this webinar, learn how end users can deliver high-quality learning tools for students of all abilities with Windows 11 for education on devices that are secure, easy to deploy, and manage. We will also show education devices that help end-users perform on a wide range of cost-effective, personalized education devices built for learning. We will also touch on the new, cloud-first operating system— Windows 11 SE, built for Education.

Esports is not just about the gaming; it is an in-demand industry focused on helping students develop sportsmanship, increase collaboration with other gamers, enhance self-esteem, build endurance, and ultimately learn what it takes to succeed in a billion-dollar competitive industry. Within the esports industry, there are a magnitude of career opportunities available for students to explore, including broadcasters, programmers, designers, technicians, marketers, coaches, directors, game developers, and much more! SHI is uniquely positioned to help you develop a comprehensive and competitive esports program to enable your students for success! We work with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and organizations to not only build esports spaces (including arenas) and acquire the best gaming machines in the industry, but to also develop classroom curriculum specific to the industry.

Whether you are considering a data center expansion, full migration, disaster recovery, or building brand new applications, VMware Cloud on AWS can support your modernization efforts while removing the risk of transitioning to the cloud.

Effectual, Edge, VMware, and Carahsoft invite you to this webinar to discuss real world applications for VMware Cloud on AWS and offer insights for how to make your next cloud project a success.

During this webinar, attendees will learn:
• Which workloads you can move seamlessly to VMware Cloud on AWS
• How to estimate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of moving to the cloud
• Why a cloud TCO analysis can help you avoid costly mistakes
• Different options and best practices to consider before moving to the cloud

Join Michael Chasen, Co-Founder and CEO, Class Technologies Inc., in a discussion regarding the future of the virtual classroom, including how schools across the country are adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom.

You can expect to learn how:
• Schools and districts can maximize student engagement
• Create more connected learning experiences
• Empower teachers with tools and features to improve instruction and manage their virtual classroom

Ransomware is ever-present and is a lucrative business for hackers who specialize in manipulating vulnerable networks. Cybersecurity walls are no longer enough to prevent hackers from infiltrating systems, encrypting data and holding organizations ransom for their sensitive information. As ransomware has evolved, so has the response through more sophisticated, next-generation data protection platforms. Join us to explore how you can better protect your school district’s network.

The Federal Communications Commission recently unveiled its Emergency Connectivity Fund Program designed to enable schools and libraries to buy laptop and tablet computers and to establish Wi-Fi hotspots and broadband connectivity during the pandemic.

The FCC’s May 11 action includes more than $7 billion to specifically close the nationwide homework gap associated with distance learning as a direct result of COVID-19. Congress created the fund as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Our NJSBA TEC partner, E-rate Consulting, Inc., will explain the program’s rules, help you determine your district’s eligibility for the new program and provide tips for a successful funding application process, slated to begin in June.