Millard Oakley Library Eyeing Multiple Upgrades Through Grant
The Millard Oakley Public Library has mutliple opportunities for improving services with federal funding. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said the library has applied for an up to $25,000 American Rescue Plan Tech grant. Julian-Simmons said new computers, eBooks, and furniture are all possibilities. Julian-Simmons said creating individual pods for patrons to have private meetings online tops […]
Motlow Adding Tech-Based Ag Course, Partnering With Warren Schools
Motlow State Community College is starting a course this fall to prepare students focused on agriculture for the future. The course is agronomy, it focuses on the science and technology side of agriculture. Motlow State Community College President Michael Torrence said starting the course is about giving students in rural communities the skills to garner […]
Millard Oakley Public Library Offering 3D Printing To Patrons
The Millard Oakley Public Library has entered the world of 3D printing. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said it took some time to get everyone trained on how to operate the printer, but now it is ready for public use. Julian-Simmons said this opens the door to people who are not in school or have financial means […]
Cookeville IT Focuses On Infrastructure To Be Ahead Of Cyber Attacks
In the age of cyber attacks, Cookeville Chief Technology Officer Steve Corder said infrastructure security has to be the top priority. Corder said when securing infrastructure is not the top priority every day, that is how a ransomware attack can happen. Corder said with all the city’s technology, his job is like being a single […]
Putnam Justice Center Awarded $100,000 Technology Grant
A $100,000 technology grant has been awarded to Putnam County’s Justice Center to modernize the legal process. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said it became clear during the pandemic that technology to limit contact was needed. Wilkerson said the new equipment will provide video monitors, telestrators, and new lines of communication to benefit both parties […]
Car’s Digital Dashboards Adding To Road Distractions
New vehicles are continuing to add larger screens to their dashboards, with Mercedes unveiling a 56 inch screen this month. Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian said this is one more thing to pull drivers attention from the roads. Christian said Highway Patrol has seen an uptick in distracted driving, and these screens are one […]
White Plains Academy Security Upgrade Following Safety Report
White Plains Academy is getting a new security camera system after its campus was identified as the school systems highest safety priority. Putnam County School’s Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the $41,000 project will be funded through a Tennessee Safe Schools Grant. Sloan said with the campus hosting four different learning centers, it provides unique […]
Pickett Co. Schools Facing Technology And Staff Shortages
Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said technology is at the forefront of the school system’s COVID problems. “Right now, we do not have enough technology,” Elder said. “We have close to 300 Chromebooks ordered. Our estimated delivery is anywhere from the end of November until the end of February.” Elder said the classrooms […]
Taking Lesson From COVID, Clay Focused On Distance Learning
Clay County School officials will be working this summer to expand the system’s ability for students to learn at home. “It’s not going to be just ‘here’s an assignment,’” Director Of Schools Matt Eldridge said. “It’s going to be like they’re in the classroom with that teacher.” Eldridge said providing students the tools they need […]
