Believing the Hope, Not the Hype, of AI
How much longer will our newsfeeds be stuffed with headlines either extolling AI as the greatest thing since sliced bread or damning it as a sign of the…
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The Future of Canvas
I had the opportunity to attend InStructure Con23 in Denver last month—the company's first user conference since the pandemic—and met many educators, partner companies, and senior leadership including…
eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023
Breaking news out of day two at Instructure's professional learning event for educators and edtech users in Denver. The company announced a partnership with Khan Academy to integrate Khanmigo, Khan's AI-powered…
6 reasons to use edtech tools to save valuable classroom time
According to the National Council on Teacher Quality (2012), the average teacher in the United States gets 45 minutes of planning time per day. If a teacher has…
Edsby Introduces New Social Emotional Check-Ins for K–12 School Districts and Regions
ANDOVER, MASS (August 23, 2021) – Edsby®, a multi award-winning, next generation K–12 learning management system (LMS), today introduced a new system ... Read more
InSpace Announces Integration That Will Bring Virtual Communities, Classrooms and Offices to Canvas
BURLINGTON, VERMONT, August 4, 2021 – InSpace, a leading online communication platform built by educators for educators, is announcing a ... Read more
6 ways edtech tools help teachers save time
According to the National Council on Teacher Quality (2012), the average teacher in the United States gets 45 minutes of ... Read more
Poll Finds High Level of Dissatisfaction with Many LMS Platforms in K–12 Education
ANDOVER, MASS. (July 27, 2021) – Edsby®, a multi award-winning, next generation K–12 learning management system (LMS), today released results of ... Read more
Edsby K-12 LMS incorporates Microsoft Teams and Zoom real-time video, chat and whiteboarding
New EdsbyLive capability makes synchronous learning easier and safer for K-12 students and educators ONTARIO, Canada (May 6th, 2021) – ... Read more
Instructure Acquires Certica Solutions to Make Learning Personal for Every Student
Instructure today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Certica Solutions, an industry leader in K12 assessment and analytics, ... Read more
Using your LMS for teaching and professional learning
Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted…
3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS—and where to begin
Is it really possible for young learners to effectively use a learning management system (LMS)? This is a common question administrators and educational practitioners ask when considering LMS…
Blackboard Hackboard Hackathon
This contest challenges developers and college students in the United States to create a unique, user-friendly and impactful application that ... Read more
Nampa School District 131 becomes first in Idaho to implement the itslearning LMS
As part of its on-going efforts to improve communications, foster collaboration, and bolster student achievement, Nampa School District #131 (Nampa ... Read more
Florida Virtual School migrates to Brightspace
Florida Virtual School (FLVS), a statewide public school district in the state of Florida and international provider of education products ... Read more
Pearson Realize course content now works with any LMS
earson announced a new iteration of its main content delivery system for K-12 schools that will allow them to experience learning, assessment and data applications seamlessly, saving thousands…
Edsby making cloud service available on Microsoft Azure
Edsby, a cloud-based learning management system for K-12 school districts that connects teachers, parents and students using modern technologies, will soon be available on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft's hyperscale,…
It’s called blended learning (not blended teaching) for a reason
Many educators now accept the need to provide course materials online in a Learning Management System (LMS). However, this is only part of the solution as we move…
Using a learning management system to meet digital content needs
As new learning technologies and digital tools appear in classrooms, educators may become overwhelmed as they try to integrate these ed-tech tools into their lessons. But they might…
How an LMS can help with digital content integration
With so many technology-based resources--such as video, eBooks, and Google Docs--now available to help teachers deliver dynamic lessons, many teachers still find it challenging to incorporate digital content…