5 edtech tools for the statistics teacher (and other teachers, too)
As a high school math teacher who is about to start his first year of teaching AP Statistics, I find myself searching for arrows to add to my…
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ISTELive News: Instructure Releases The EdTech Top 40
LearnPlatform by Instructure published its seventh EdTech Top 40 – the latest report on the usage of digital solutions, tools ... Read more
Casio America Relaunches Casioeducation.Com
Dover, New Jersey – Casio America, Inc., a pioneer in education technology, announced the relaunch of its dedicated educational website, ... Read more
ISTELive news: SMART launches new inclusion solution
In an effort to foster inclusive learning environments, SMART Technologies launched the Inclusive Classroom Bundle, a comprehensive solution designed to ... Read more
Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves
Implementing interoperability can bring information from edtech tools together to holistically contextualize student learning, allowing educators, schools, and districts to understand their students better and support their paths…
ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.
Discovery Education to Integrate Responsible AI Assessment Tool into Award-Winning Discovery Education Experience
Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced plans to integrate a new, responsible, AI-powered assessment tool—Assessment Generator ... Read more
Look who’s talking—Auditi Chakravarty on Evidence-Based EdTech Innovations
Discussing R&D strategies for new learning techniques may be esoteric—at least for me—but it’s also essential. Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking—Carl Hooker With An Insider’s Guide to #ISTE24
Who better to offer ISTE newbies advice than the edTech legend himself? Just listening to Carl Hooker’s calendar for the ... Read more
Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators
As technology that was cutting-edge not even a decade ago becomes more accessible to all, people are finding new ways to incorporate that tech into longstanding, critically important…
Breaking Product News—Headsets You Can Chew
Cyber Acoustics, the leading manufacturer of edtech for all classroom environments, will be showcasing its complete line of education solutions ... Read more
A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources
In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious…
Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more
Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire
The world of education is always changing, and these days it’s changing faster than ever. It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning…
Outlier by Savvas Named to TIME World’s Top EdTech Companies 2024 List
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that Outlier by ... Read more
Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology
During the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the United States received a timely infusion of funds to upgrade edtech in the classroom.
Crunch the numbers—The latest and greatest data on edtech
Alongside, a clinician-powered and AI-enabled mental health solution, recently announced its first annual Pulling Back the Curtain on Youth Mental ... Read more
Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards
North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery ... Read more
Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders
The majority of edtech leaders say they believe AI can benefit education, and roughly one-third have a general AI initiative, according to the 2024 State of EdTech District…
Big Deals: Edtech Industry News from Google, ETS, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and More
TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic ... Read more
Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning
Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new…
Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources
Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more
Educators love their edtech, but want more training
An overwhelming majority of educators believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.
School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts
One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.
Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in ... Read more
Safety First
While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking: Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi on the Hype and Hope of AI in edtech
AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s FutureWednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In ... Read more
5 educators share insights into teaching and learning
Educators today face myriad challenges in their classrooms, including low student engagement, staffing issues, funding shortages, and gaps in opportunity and access.
CoSN: The Basics
What is CoSN? The Consortium for School Networking is the national professional association of K-12 EdTech leaders, their teams, and ... Read more
Raising Bids to Raise the Bar in Edtech
A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their ... Read more
Oregon’s Harrisburg School District Announces New Partnership Supporting Innovative Science Lessons In All Elementary School Classrooms
Charlotte, NC — Oregon’s Harrisburg School District (HSD) today announced a new multiyear partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education.Thanks ... Read more
Manor ISD Sets New Technology Standard With BenQ
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent ... Read more
5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success
Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.” Almost every K-12 district brought on new technology solutions during…
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Millions of students within the United States public school system are non-native English speakers. As this increases, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student…
Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use
Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.
Leveraging E-Rate to transform learning
K-12 leaders have an opportunity to leverage the edtech investments they made in the shift to remote and hybrid ... Read more
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…
Elevate your teaching with a dynamic and powerful device
Chromebooks help educators and students collaborate more easily and problem-solve faster on the same interface. Vivacity Tech PBC is the ... Read more
5 ways to teach like a pirate
Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing…