In recent years, data has had a resurgence being labeled as one of the newer trends in education.The reality is data and schools go hand in hand.The concept of collecting and utilizing data in education dates back as early as the 1800’s. So, what’s different and why now? Is it the increased availability, a better ...

The creation of an immersive virtual setting requires students to understand the immersive visual and audio environment of the world they intend their characters to inhabit. Development of a digital story arc requires an understanding of sequence, causality and communication of meaning to digital story viewers. Virtual Digital Storytelling sits at the convergence point of ...

Crime overall is decreasing, but chaotic events such as extreme weather, domestic terrorist attacks, gun violence and opioid-related emergencies are increasing, requiring highly coordinated response protocols. From raucous inner cities to sleepy suburbs, the scope and nature of these threats demand a new way of thinking and acting– a new, frictionless collaboration among agencies, departments, ...

Most of the public and its public safety professionals live and work in a digital world of mobile devices instant connectivity and geo-location. This one powerful fact, is changing the way police and first responders react to incidents and interact with the communities they serve. Types and severity of incidents are also changing, due in ...

The diversity and bureaucratic nature of government agencies have complicated communication for decades. But today digital technologies offer a path to connectivity and information sharing that could help break the gridlock. From transportation, highways, and public works to healthcare, social, and financial aid agencies, the missions are as varied as the communities they serve. Infrastructure ...