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“Where can I charge my phone? Is there a power point around here?” These are the two most popular questions asked of event staff working at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre in WA. Followed closely by “What’s for lunch?” When we’re away from home, traveling, or out and about, many of us spend way too much time worrying about where we can charge our phones. Especially while at a conference trying to get critical work done, using apps that…

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For nearly a decade, government spending on education has been falling. Schools that have succeeded over the years despite budget challenges and cutbacks have a commitment to a singular vision—giving students the best education. All education spending should be tracked back to this vision, especially classroom technology funding. With school budgets an ongoing issue, it’s critical to ensure that students benefit from every edtech investment. Follow these tips to determine if your school is making the best use of its…

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Handheld technology in classrooms has come a long way since the introduction of calculators nearly fifty years ago. The number of smartphones used by Aussie teenagers has grown to over 90% as of 2016.[1] This rise of technology has profoundly impacted the daily lives of all education professionals, but perhaps none more than teachers and IT staff. From CIOs to education technology (edtech) specialists, school technology staff is facing growing cybersecurity threats and increased student data privacy concerns along with…

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Many schools and districts around the world struggle with retaining qualified teachers. Check out these concerning findings: In Australia, one in three teachers leaves in the first five years, fueling a teacher shortage throughout Australia.[3] Almost half of the teachers in the U.S. are actively looking for a different job or watching for opportunities.[1] In Germany and France, less than 5% of teachers leave schools within the first five years. However, in Sweden, national statistics show that 32% of recently…

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Over the past several months, two top-level positions were created at PC Locs, bringing even more talent and expertise to an already top-notch team. With roughly a century of multi-faceted global experience among them, these individuals are well equipped to fuel our fast-growing, multi-national and uniquely cohesive team across the globe.  With every customer interaction, we are committed to providing the best possible experience. By hiring high calibre people, we know we are better able to serve and to meet…

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