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Classroom Gadgets – Using Technology to Enhance Learning
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” so the Staples commercial goes. It’s back-to-school time, as students change gears from the lazy days of summer and shift back to hitting the books. Today’s classrooms are equipped with the latest technology to enhance instruction. Here are some
Brands are cashing in on social media envy, and using influencers to sell it
On Wednesday, Gizmodo reported that an influencer paid to endorse specs online is being sued for not being influential enough. So far, so funny. The truth is that the minor celeb is being sued for breaking his contract. Grown-ish star Luka Sabbat was contracted to post three
Risk-Based Thinking in Planning (6.0): Using the Business Operating System Approach
In the 1990s, Omnex worked with Ford Motor Co. to develop the Ford quality operating system methodology, which with maturity and broad experience has evolved into Omnex’s business operating system (BOS) process. The quality operating system promised and has delivered the following: • Cross-functional management • Visual management
Why you should be using pattern libraries
Have you heard of pattern libraries, style guides, component libraries, design patterns or UI toolkits? Don’t worry if you’re confused or don’t know the differences. Here’s a secret—most people in the design industry are also a little confused. With all these terms flying around it can quickly
New Ethernet standards will offer up to 5Gbps performance using cables you already own
Consumer Ethernet performance has been stuck at gigabit speeds for nearly 20 years. Apple was the first company to ship gigabit Ethernet in motherboards. Intel’s 875P chipset popularized the feature in the PC market by connecting the Ethernet controller to the northbridge, thereby offering improved performance. Thirteen
Using Infographics to Showcase Taboo and/or Boring Industries
The function of marketing is not only to convince people to buy your product, but also to convince them your product is better than that of your competitors. Content marketing takes that a step further by developing a relationship with your customers through offering something helpful, even when
7 Ways to Generate More Sales Using LinkedIn
As someone who makes his living teaching professionals how to utilize LinkedIn to generate more business for themselves, I remain convinced that the platform is one of the most exciting – and misunderstood – business opportunities available right now. For whatever reason, LinkedIn can’t seem to shake the notion that it’s “only” a place
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
In the course of our day-to-day lives, we produce vast amounts of data. Whether gathered through online communications platforms, tracking devices, or other sources, these data reveal information about our behavior, decisions, and preferences. Researchers can ultimately use the data to improve systems across a variety of