conference Archives

Epson’s New Compact, Powerhouse Laser Display Projector Series Deliver Brilliant, Impactful Images for Nearly Any Application

February 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today expanded its PowerLite® laser projector line with eight compact, powerful solutions for ... Read more

Newsline

Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference

January 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School operations can't stop during COVID--here's how you can hold a productive virtual school board meeting during a pandemic

PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), will host its 10th annual PBL World ... Read more

Newsline

PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A tech director shares how monitoring software helps his schools stay on top of cyberbullying, like this upset teenage girl looking at her phone.

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, today announced a new partnership with ... Read more

Newsline

Epson Announces Availability of Classroom and Meeting Room Projectors

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced availability of eight new projectors designed for K-12 classrooms and small ... Read more

Newsline

Yamaha CS-700 Video Sound Bar Now Available With Promethean Collaboration Tool

August 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Yamaha Unified Communications is partnering with Promethean Interactive Displays and DisplayNote to outfit conference rooms with a three-for-one enterprise-grade plug-and-play ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

8 reasons game-based learning is growing

December 7, 2022July 27, 2020 by Laura Ascione

A person in a VR headset illustrates how game-based learning is taking its place in the classroom.

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market…

Newsline

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announces Virtual Camp KSC

July 9, 2020 by ESchool News

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is taking camp to the ionosphere. This year’s Virtual Camp KSC will launch its first ... Read more

Newsline

CERTIFIED 2020 virtual is now open

June 30, 2020May 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CERTIFIED 2020 is moving to a FREE virtual conference due to the difficulties of holding a large event as a ... Read more

Ancillary

Online summit for all special education stakeholders

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The 2020 Special Kids International Summit, presented by Kidskintha in partnership with UNESCO’s New Delhi Office and MindRocket Media Group, ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

Here’s why you should attend FETC 2020

January 25, 2023January 6, 2020 by Eileen Belastock

Celebrating any anniversary is exciting, but this year, educators, administrators, and support staff can all celebrate the 40th anniversary of FETC- Future of Education Technology Conference in Miami,…

School Makerspaces

3 keys to cultivating the maker mindset

December 7, 2022July 15, 2019 by Megan Haddadi and Kimberly Fogarty

The two sides of the brain illustrate left and right brain concepts--both are used to cultivate a maker mindset.

When we dreamed of starting construction on a space where teachers and students alike could cultivate a maker mindset, our goals went beyond creating a dedicated makerspace. We…

Classroom Innovations

30+ new tools and services we saw at ISTE 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by Laura Ascione

The Liberty Bell was a must-see at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia.

Another ISTE has come and gone–were you in Philadelphia for ISTE 2019? If not, don’t worry–we’re highlighting some of the ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

The coolest K-12 robotics programs we saw at ISTE

July 8, 2019July 4, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A student sits in front of a robot in a K-12 robotics and programming class.

Efforts to get kids coding have exploded in recent years, but sometimes kids need a push to discover the "why" behind learning how to code. At ISTE 2019,…

District Management

5 edtech accelerators that are changing K-12

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Hand turning a button with a rocket icon to the maximum acceleration. Concept of career accelerationComposite between an image and a 3D background.

Five powerful edtech accelerators are influencing the skills and needs of K-12 students and educators, according to a new CoSN report released during the advocacy group’s 2019 conference. …

Classroom Innovations

FETC 2019: Day One

January 28, 2019 by Eileen Belastock

The 2019 FETC edtech show is in Orlando, Florida.

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. Wearing winter coats and braving the harsh Florida…

District Management

Upgrade your conference

August 27, 2018 by Eileen Belastock

I felt like I’d just unpacked my suitcase from ISTE 2018 when Edsurge came out with 60+ K-12 Education Technology Events in 2018-2019. So instead of doing what a…

Innovative Teaching

More Than 40 New Things We Saw at ISTE 2018

January 25, 2023June 29, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Creativity, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital competencies were just a few of the many trends at ISTE 2018. This year’s ... Read more

District Management

How I became an active learner at ASCD “Empower18”

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

As ASCD Empower 18 kicked off in Boston on Friday, March 23 I knew the four days were going to be “wicked awesome”—I mean, come on!—it’s Boston. But…

District Management

6 ways school bus wi-fi could benefit your district

January 21, 2020March 15, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Gaps in internet access are an all-too-familiar struggle for many schools, particularly those in rural or low-income districts where coverage is spotty or too expensive. In 2015, President…

District Management

CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Keith Krueger

For three days in March (12-15), almost 1,000 edtech leaders will descend on Washington, DC to connect, learn, network, and share solutions. Starting with an international focus, CoSN/UNESCO…

21st Century Skills

Can creativity be taught?

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 by Dianne Pappafotopoulos

I recently attended a conference and enjoyed the sessions and topics ranging from professional-development strategies to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). Like everyone else, I am eager…

District Management

7 must-knows from blended learning’s early adopters

November 21, 2017October 27, 2017 by Jenny White

Earlier this year, the Highlander Institute, The Learning Accelerator and the Christensen Institute teamed up to bring together a conference on blended and personalized learning in Providence, R.I.…

District Management

28 can’t-miss edtech innovations from ISTE 2017

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017 by Laura Ascione

This year's ISTE Conference was all about technology-charged learning--and from the keynotes and sessions to the fast-paced exhibit hall, the conference's more than 20,000 attendees (15,000 educators plus…

District Management

Nope! Why adaptive software is not the same as personalized learning

July 17, 2017July 12, 2017 by Hilary Scharton

We all know that changes in public education move slowly, but there’s one specific educational dilemma we’ve been mired in for decades, with varying levels of rhetoric and…

DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson ... Read more

Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five ... Read more

SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes

May 3, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes will award three prizes to educators, and one grand prize winner will receive a free ... Read more

News

Trump repeats push for school voucher program

March 2, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times

This article is no longer available.

Educational Leadership

Your monthly marketplace update

January 25, 2023January 25, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…

District Management

ISTE seeks your opinion on its Standards for Teachers

December 1, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) announced that it is seeking public comment on the first draft of the refreshed ISTE Standards for Teachers. More than…

Blended Learning

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 by Julia Freeland Fisher

A new conference and report reveal the top change management strategies driving today's new education models like blended and personalized learning. Step one: Embrace the fact that you…

IT Management

These students are fixing school Chromebooks — and getting paid

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016 by Brianna Calix, Merced Sun-Star

This article is no longer available.

District Management

Survey: What online professional learning do teachers prefer?

July 5, 2016June 30, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educators from Pre-K up through higher education most often prefer to participate in professional learning opportunities that focus on training for online software and digital resources (34 percent),…

District Management

Boxlight to debut standard, interactive laser and bulb projectors at ISTE

June 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Boxlight will be unveiling its new line of P12 projectors at the 2016 ISTE Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Attendees will be able to see live demos…

District Management

Impero Software’s keyword library addresses online safety concerns

June 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

It makes the headlines often: A young man or woman in the U.S. ends his or her own life due to bullying or becomes radicalized and attempts to…

News

eSchool News, Xirrus launch Innovate to Educate Awards at ISTE 2016

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

eSchool News, in partnership with Xirrus, provider of next generation, cloud-enabled Wi-Fi networks, invites K-12 schools and districts nationwide to participate in the first ever Innovate to Educate…

District Management

The big events, keynotes, and 5 major trends at ISTE 2016

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educators preparing to travel to Denver for ISTE 2016 can expect thought-provoking keynotes, interactive learning opportunities and more than 900 sessions at this year's conference. The annual event…

IT Management

Sennheiser adds audio conferencing solution, TeamConnect with wireless or ceiling mics

June 14, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Sennheiser’s TeamConnect is an end-to-end, professional-grade conferencing solution for medium to large conference rooms. TeamConnect can be integrated into any infrastructure or conference room to deliver leading-edge connectivity…

21st Century Skills

TED-ED clubs give students a platform for sharing ideas

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

The clubs are fashioning the next generation of TED speakers one big idea at a time One of Mitzi Stover’s ... Read more

Epson’s New Compact, Powerhouse Laser Display Projector Series Deliver Brilliant, Impactful Images for Nearly Any Application

Registration is Now Open for the 10th annual PBL World Conference

PresenceLearning Partners with the Council of Administrators of Special Education

Epson Announces Availability of Classroom and Meeting Room Projectors

Yamaha CS-700 Video Sound Bar Now Available With Promethean Collaboration Tool

8 reasons game-based learning is growing

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announces Virtual Camp KSC

CERTIFIED 2020 virtual is now open

Online summit for all special education stakeholders

Here’s why you should attend FETC 2020

3 keys to cultivating the maker mindset

The coolest K-12 robotics programs we saw at ISTE

5 edtech accelerators that are changing K-12

FETC 2019: Day One

Upgrade your conference

More Than 40 New Things We Saw at ISTE 2018

How I became an active learner at ASCD “Empower18”

CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

Can creativity be taught?

7 must-knows from blended learning’s early adopters

DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers

Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers

SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes

Trump repeats push for school voucher program

Your monthly marketplace update

ISTE seeks your opinion on its Standards for Teachers

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

Survey: What online professional learning do teachers prefer?

The big events, keynotes, and 5 major trends at ISTE 2016

TED-ED clubs give students a platform for sharing ideas

Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide

Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

Login