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The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up
During a session at FETC 2024, Marlon Shears, CIO of IDEA Public Schools, offered a realistic view of what CIOs across all sectors are prioritizing and how digital…
5 Best Practices for Managing the Employee Experience
A deep dive on how technology can help to optimize school district’s branding, recruitment, position management, and more.
Metrasens’ Advanced Detection Technology Chosen by Moore Public Schools for Enhanced Safety at Extracurricular Events
NAPERVILLE, Illiois and MOORE, Oklahoma (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, ... Read more
4 lessons learned about AI in 2023
As a forward-thinker in the realm of education, I’m constantly exploring how emerging tools and strategies shape learning. Each year I share my predictions about these trends.
Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO
PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). ... Read more
Sensory spaces may help support all students
Since COVID, many schools across the country have been investing ESSER funds into sensory spaces. The availability of this funding, along with the complex trauma issues brought on…
The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success
Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications…
Empower Educators Engage Students eBook
As a technology expert, you already know how quickly the world of education is changing. And with that, the demands ... Read more
There’s a better way to display
The world of education is changing rapidly — and with it the demands on educators, administrators and students to keep ... Read more
6 Ways Today’s Modern Classroom Displays Might Surprise You
When K-12 educators think of classroom projectors, they may think of bulky machines that cast dimly lit images students can’t ... Read more
What tools and technology are used for teaching?
In K-12 education, a diverse array of tools and technologies enhance teaching methodologies, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments. Educational software, interactive whiteboards, and learning management systems facilitate…
Why are technology tools important in teaching and learning?
Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes. These tools provide dynamic resources that cater to diverse learning styles, enhancing engagement and comprehension.…
Everything you need to know about AI in education
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT and AI in education have dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing…
In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly
In education, we tend to move pretty slowly when it comes to adopting new technology, and that pattern won’t change with artificial intelligence (AI). In the coming year,…
9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education…
ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced ... Read more
Leveraging the K-12 generative AI readiness checklist: A guide for district leadership
Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable.
Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom
Along with all of the edtech that’s made its way into the K-12 classroom over the last 10 years, we also now have a constant stream of useful,…
The Future of Building Integration Could Be Old Wiring
Companies and organizations around the world rely on networking technology to transmit ever-greater volumes of data, causing demand for cloud ... Read more
Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum
Learning should be lifelong. Our curiosity for the world around us and its people should be unwavering, and yet school curriculums around the globe do not reflect our…
Renaissance Named One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2023
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces that the company has been recognized as a 2023 ... Read more
The future of game-based learning
Kevin Hogan sits down for a conversation with Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Research Institute, on the evolving landscape of education, gamification, and technology…
Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten
I believe that the low supply of STEM professionals can be attributed to significant barriers to entry originating in educational settings--this is to no fault of teachers and…
Technology as a bridge–not a shortcut–to student relationships
The research is clear: Connections are game changers in helping young people from low-income households achieve upward economic mobility later in life.
5 science and technology videos to get students talking
School is back in session, and for many students, that means a major shift from an unstructured schedule to a more regimented school day. It may still be…
Digital tools are sticking around–here’s the right way to leverage technology
It is increasingly clear that a key question we will all be answering in the coming school year will be: What should the role of technology be in…
As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount
Shoring up cybersecurity practices in the education industry is quite the feat. User authorization is extremely challenging, as IT professionals must navigate through different levels of access for…
Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, ... Read more
5 ways AI can help teachers in the classroom
If you’ve spent any time tinkering with artificial intelligence (AI) like I have, you’ve discovered what a powerful and versatile tool it can be for educators. Sometimes, it…
CompTIA ChannelPro 2023 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Winner Announced
Las Vegas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced that Sirihaasa ... Read more
Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO’S 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposes four questions that policymakers and educational stakeholders should reflect upon as technology is being deployed in education; Common Sense Media announces…
Closing the gap in school emergency response
As school violence has reached a 20-year high, schools and first responders are feeling more pressure to make sure they’re prepared to respond to and resolve school safety…
Education in the age of AI and smart technology
We are in a new era--the Era of Smart Technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT-4 is very smart and ChatGPT-5, -6, and -7, etc. will…
YouScience® Administers Over 1 Million Certification Exams In The 2022-2023 Academic Year
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to closing the growing skills gap between students and employers, ... Read more
This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately
In the wake of the pandemic, student mental health is a top concern for K-12 leaders, as it should be. But teacher wellness is also at crisis levels,…
SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the ... Read more
4 considerations for school safety solutions
Recent school safety data revealed that during one school year, more than 900,000 violent incidents – such as physical attacks and fights (with or without a weapon) –…
Optoma Unveils the Multiple Award Winning ML1080 and ML1080ST RGB Triple Laser Projectors
ORLANDO, FL, June 14, 2023 – Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD and DLP® brand worldwide and in the Americas ... Read more
Is AI the future of education?
Sometime late last year, AI reached an inflection point. Experts had been making grand predictions on its behalf for decades, but the moment OpenAI opened ChatGPT up to…