technology

Cleanup Project Donates Used Computers to Fulton Technical School

Austin Ramsey — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:56:00 +0000

One of the agencies contracted to clean up the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant is donating used computer equipment to a local technical school.

DUF6, a uranium cleanup project of Babcock and Wilcox Conversion Services, transferred 223 computers and printers to the Fulton County Area Technical Center in Hickman late last month.

Principal Tom Pyron said the center, which provides technology and trade education for area high school students, was under budget pressure that the donation relieves.

The Morning Cram [i want it now edition]

Shelly Baskin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:08:40 +0000

From NPR: We've been looking at how technology has totally changed what it means to watch television or a movie. One of the biggest changes has been in demand — people want a baseball game — on their smartphone, wherever they are, right now.

Tenn. Top Among Technology Savvy States

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:48:56 +0000

Tennessee has been named as one of the top states in the nation for its efficient use of digital technology in state government. Governor Bill Haslam says the state was among six to receive an A-minus in the 2012 Digital States Survey. The survey is one of the longest running examinations of technology use in state government. Tennessee had scored a B-plus in 2010. This year only Michigan and Utah scored an A. The states are graded on savings or benefits from the use of technology, progress over the last two years, innovation and effective collaboration.

Bring Your Own Device to Graves County High School

Shelly Baskin — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In the Graves County High School library, Amanda Henderson introduces a group of the school’s teachers to the new Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD program. Henderson is Graves County’s District Technology Integration Specialist. The BYOD program she’s discussing is a simple solution to a common problem. Schools need to keep their educational resources up to date, but lack the money to continually refresh them. Henderson says ideally, they would provide every student with their own computer, but in reality, it’s just not feasible.

Thieme Speaks at MSU Tech Summit

Gary Pitts — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:18:44 +0000

In a world of ever growing technology and global interconnectivity, privacy and security are increasingly rare commodities. Richard Thieme is an author and lecturer who addresses the challenges posed by these new technologies, including the personal, and even spiritual transformations people undergo as they adapt to a new world. He spoke this week at a technology summit at Murray State University. Gary Pitts sat down with him to talk about the dangers of interacting with technology, and how to meet those challenges.