Free math learning resources
ORIGO Education is offering a collection of free math learning resources to support teachers, parents, and caregivers as they strive ... Read more
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Soundtrap Offers Extended Free Trial to Support Distance Learning
Soundtrap for Education, part of Spotify, announced it is extending its free trial for any school that signs up to ... Read more
Powerful training LMS at no charge
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edified is offering it’s powerful training LMS at no charge to any educational institution ... Read more
LanSchool Offers Cloud and Locally Hosted Solutions Jointly, Simplifying IT Support and Improving Teaching as You Scale
Logansport’s use of LanSchool classroom management software in its mixed-device environment has benefitted IT leaders and teachers alike.
Free Access to Social Studies and Science Curriculum
Educational publisher TCI is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools ... Read more
Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries
Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library ... Read more
Free online courses from Scholastic
Even when schools must close, you can continue your student’s education with many cross-curricular journeys. The Scholastic Learn at Home website ... Read more
eSchool News launches eSchool News IT Solutions: Hardware and Management Guide
We are excited to bring you the latest in the eSchool News Guides series. eSchool News Guides are full of ... Read more
5 priorities for broadband access
Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is…
How two districts tackle the digital equity gap
Students expect easy and immediate access to technology tools and high-speed internet in schools, and recent research shows that 99 percent of school districts are offering enough bandwidth…
Richardson Independent School District – Texas, USA
BARCO SOLUTION wePresent KEY BENEFITS Improves student learning & drives engagement Ease of use for teachers & stimulates interactive teaching ... Read more
How we turned around our ability to support BYOD for now and for the future
Rio Rancho (NM) Public Schools is the state’s third-largest school district; it has 18,000 students and more than 2,000 employees across 19 schools.
5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team
One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…
8 ways to reduce device damage in 1:1 programs
As a technology user, I have over the years: Dropped and broken my phone’s screen Spilled liquid on my laptop’s keyboard, frying the motherboard Pulled the cord out…
10 conversations about digital equity
Educators universally agree that equity should be one of the top priorities in every school and in every district across the country. Addressing equity issues is more difficult…
Getting started with blended learning
Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for the sixth grade. That meant our incoming seventh-graders would not only have Chromebooks, they would know how…
Case Study: Read How Skaggs Schools Embrace BYOD with Google Apps
Skaggs Catholic Center in Utah comprises of a high school, middle school, elementary school, day center and church, all requiring fast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi to keep up…
Infographic: Why mobile technology is hurting some students
Although most children in families earning below the median U.S. household income have internet access and devices that connect to it, they struggle with being "under-connected." Ninety-four percent…
These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why
Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…
If you give a kindergartner a Chromebook…
Although even the youngest children are considered tech-savvy today, there exists a difference between a child who knows how to use a tablet to watch videos and a…
School district invents custom charging solution for all schools
As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district ... Read more
Cyberbullying is NOT a technology issue-here’s how to really combat it.
Cyberbullying continues to grow and present itself as a huge challenge for schools, government policy makers, stakeholders, parents and the community—but is regulating access to technology and social…
#8: 10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators…
In the marketplace: Minecraft Education Edition, apps for ELLs, digital citizenship, and more
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…
10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators…
Renaissance Learning and ClassLink align for single sign-on solution
Renaissance Learning, provider K-12 cloud-based assessment and learning analytics, announced a major new alliance with ClassLink, provider of single sign-on ... Read more
Groups partner to leverage open tech standards
ClassLink announced a new single sign-on connection to Mackin Educational Resources, an adaptive learning platform for grades K-8. This new partnership will provide users with secure, OneClick access…
Survey: What online professional learning do teachers prefer?
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),…
Yes, teens are addicted to mobile devices — but so are adults
Interesting infographic shares the realities behind today's mobile device addiction -- for teens and adults.
Flexcat collaboration system gets big upgrade for ISTE
At ISTE 2016, classroom audio provider Lightspeed Technologies will introduce three new features of its Flexcat system. The only classroom audio system designed for small-group learning, Flexcat consists…
EXO U to launch visual creation, collaboration tool at ISTE
At ISTE 2016, EXO U Inc., a software development company, will launch Ormiboard, a front-of-class visual creation and collaboration tool. Ormiboard gives teachers and students the freedom to…
Polycom enables Skype for Business with any video platform
New release lets users connect using Skype for Business when they are on different platforms Polycom, has removed the complexity ... Read more
District launches responsive website from Rediker Software
Serving more than 5,500 students and 10 schools, Waltham Public Schools unveiled an improved approach to mobile communications recently by launching a district-wide responsive website from Rediker Software.…
EXO U launches Ormiboard Pro Visual Creation Software
At InfoComm 2016, EXO U Inc., a software development company, launched Ormiboard Pro, a visual creation and collaboration tool. Ormiboard Pro gives teachers and students the freedom to…
How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices
After the Chromebooks and iPads are distributed, admins and IT teams must keep breaking down silos and asking the tough questions. Here's how some districts are seeing success.
All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts
Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more
Wireless sensors help students connect with science
Sensor-based lab investigations provide rich opportunities for students to deepen their science understanding and develop hands-on experience using tools like those used by real-life scientists and engineers. PASCO…
Lenovo, Google launch Project Tango device
At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced the development of the first consumer mobile device with Project Tango in collaboration with Google. Available in summer 2016,…
11 ed-tech buzzwords and phrases to think about
Grit? Voice and choice? Future ready? Do these ed-tech buzzwords have meaning or are they just empty edubabble?
The complete guide to picking the right device for every grade level
Ed-tech expert Kathy Schrock weighs in on mixed platform device solutions for all grade levels and suggests her ideal device combos for every grade level.