Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
How I turned my classroom into a ‘living video game’—and saw achievement soar
The notion that struggling and failing is important to learning runs counter to traditional approaches to U.S. education. In the world of gaming, however, the very elements of…
What to consider when flipping the K-12 classroom
Flipping the classroom is one of the top trends in school reform, with more and more teachers trying the approach in an attempt to boost student engagement and…
New ed-tech products abound at TCEA 2013
During the 2013 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin earlier this month, we met with dozens of educational technology companies to learn what they’re up to.…
TCEA 2013: School network and communication systems
An Australian maker of web security software is making a big push into the U.S. education market by offering 1,000 free one-year licenses of its product.…
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
The Texas Computer Education Association is devoted to the use of technology in education. Founded in 1980, the organization’s primary focus is on integrating technology into the K-12 environment and providing members with state-of-the-art information through conferences, workshops, newsletters, the Internet, and collaborations with higher education and business. TCEA is affiliated with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) which provides a two-way channel of information throughout the world. http://www.tcea.org
ISTE
ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and learning through the innovative and effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home to ISTE’s annual conference and exposition and the widely-adopted NETS, ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide.
Steelcase
ēno is an interactive whiteboard that supports a variety of collaborative and active learning environments. Unlike other interactive whiteboards and displays, ēno combines both dry erase and digital ink on one surface; has the lowest Total Cost of Ownership; and provides access to the user’s native content on his/her own computer.
NetSupport School
NetSupport School is the class-leading student instruction & monitoring software solution, providing teachers with the ability to visually/audibly monitor and instruct, as well as interact with their students, individually, as a pre-defined group, or to the whole class through a variety of devices. Today’s students have an broad range of computing options to choose from presenting brand new challenges for teachers who have to efficiently manage, support, and observe the students and the technology being used. With NetSupport School there’s no need to worry about monitoring computer activity and keeping students on task within your IT Classroom; Teachers can deliver lesson content and simultaneously monitor all student computers ensuring the students’ full attention and focus. NetSupport School v11 confirms its up-to-the-minute significance for use in schools by introducing support for not only Android, Google Chrome OS, Windows 8 and Windows 8 (Metro) App, but also tablet and Smartphone technology for
Helping teachers and schools leverage technology to create student-centered, inquiry-based learning environments
At EdTechTeacher, our mission is to help educators leverage technology to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. We offer hands-on workshops, presentations, webinars, and resources for teachers, schools, and districts. Whether you are a teacher looking to enhance your instructional practices, or an administrator seeking to foster change, we have services to fit a variety of needs. At EdTechTeacher we understand quality professional development because all of us have been in the classroom.
JAMF Software helps schools leverage the power of Apple devices
The Casper Suite simplifies the life of system administrators with a comprehensive platform to manage Mac OS X computers and iOS devices such as the iPad. The Casper Suite is a powerful framework around which your IT ecosystem can be unified and extended to manage both Mac OS X and iOS devices from a single console.
BYOD through Virtualization
BYOD through Virtualization How do you get to BYOD and 1:1 computing? Hardware controller-based wireless networks aren’t set up for the influx of wireless devices, extra security needed, and increased bandwidth.
With flipped learning, how to make sure students are doing the work
In-video quizzes can answer the question: "Who is doing their homework?" and help direct the focus of the class.…
Oral history project blends technology, tradition
When 21st-century skills are used to connect with 20th-century individuals, the results can be powerful.…
Creating an app programming course for high schoolers
iPad integration specialist Thomas White, who hadn’t written any software code for nearly two decades, was tasked with creating an app programming class for students at his private…
ISTE 2013: Mobile devices, flipped learning, gaming, and more
ISTE 2013 kicks off on June 23 in San Antonio, and this year's conference promises informative and interactive sessions on mobile devices, digital learning tools and strategies, the…
Don’t plan for technology; plan for learning
You never know how someone will react when you suggest that they junk their title and replace it with a new one that leads to a different focus…