Upgrading computers can be a constant problem at most schools. Just as fundraisers are finished, money counted, decisions made to buy new computers and then ordering is completed, the computers that arrive are already outdated. Not to mention the stress and strain put on the machines by sticky fingered, hard typing, book banging, chair slamming school students. And then there's the problem of what to do with the old machines. Could there be a solution?
If you haven't heard of NeverWare, it may be something very important in the future or schools. With all of the budget cuts, redistricting, and uncertainty in the education system, this may be one bright light in the big, dark tunnel. In essence, NeverWare bridges the gap between a schools' existing computers and the demands of all the new software and programs that come out. This means machines don't have to be replaced as often, freeing up time to figure out what you're going to do with all the technology in your classroom, rather than wondering how you're going get it in the first place. Read the article from ReadWriteWeb to find out how this works. Go Cloud computing! :)