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SMART Technologies Rolls Out Two New Editions of the ONLY True Multi-User Interactive Display

February 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CALGARY, AB – Today SMART Technologies debuts the latest industry-leading SMART interactive displays for education at the 2023 TCEA Convention ... Read more

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9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

March 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Check out the new edtech tools and digital learning resources on display at this year's TCEA

With the realization that COVID will stick with us, and with determination to live with it and resume aspects of pre-pandemic life, educators are once again eager to…

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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

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23 top-rated websites for teachers and librarians

March 15, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Do you want to create a game to help students learn a new concept? Are you looking for free pictures and videos for students to use in digital…

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18 powerful technology tools and trends for 2018

March 13, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Technology changes so rapidly that the newest tablets, phones, and tools are often outdated within a couple years. Pair that fast pace with the education industry, which is…

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Missed TCEA? Here’s your ed-tech news recap

February 22, 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…

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The top 10 teaching takeaways from TCEA

February 20, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Editor's note: What was your favorite TCEA 2017 moment or memory? What did you learn, and what new ideas did you take home with you? Share it with…

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15 tools and apps real educators actually use

February 17, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Some of the best things about an ed-tech conference are the sessions, where attendees learn about new tools and resources, trends, and teaching strategies. But you can’t make…

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Use these strategies to incorporate drones in STEAM education

February 16, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Drones are often the subject of controversy, especially when it comes to debates around security and privacy. But do they have a place in education? One team of…

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8 tips to help create and sustain a makerspace

February 13, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Though makerspaces are becoming more mainstream, creating and maintaining one could overwhelm educators who are starting from scratch. Aside from the technology tools and other resources that make…

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This is what Google Expeditions can do in a classroom

February 13, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Virtual reality is one of the latest tools to hit education, and educators across the country are excited to engage students with dynamic, immersive visuals and virtual field…

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12 augmented reality apps students can use today

February 10, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Augmented reality--a technology that uses a trigger image to superimpose digital content over a user’s view of the real world--is growing in popularity and accessibility, and it holds…

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If you give a kindergartner a Chromebook…

October 16, 2017February 10, 2017 by Laura Ascione

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…

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20 lessons that incorporate the 4Cs

February 9, 2017 by Laura Ascione

By now, the 4Cs--communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity--are part of most educators’ vocabulary. But it isn’t always easy to put these concepts into practice, especially when the…

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Seven new ed-tech tools to know about

March 7, 2014 by From staff reports

In just the last month, Austin has hosted two major education conferences: the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference and the South by Southwest Education conference (SXSWedu). Here…

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Math products seek engagement with robotics, gaming

February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

At the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin this month, several companies demonstrated products designed to help teach math. Two that stood out in particular were…

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Two handy products to support school iPad use

February 14, 2014February 14, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

At the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference last week, our editors were on the lookout for innovative, yet practical ed-tech products and services. Here are two such…

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zSpace takes 3D learning to a whole new level

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

Imagine being able to learn about the human heart by picking up a still-beating heart, turning it over, peering through its outer walls, and watching the various valves…

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Four school video tools worth exploring

February 12, 2014February 11, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editor in Chief, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A free library of instructional videos that comes with a powerful search tool for finding just what you want, and a platform for editing video collaboratively in the…

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TCEA: Digital content’s impact on teaching and learning

February 11, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Annual survey data reveals benefits, barriers to digital content During a crowded TCEA 2014 session, attendees received an exclusive look ... Read more

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Three important lessons to take away from TCEA

February 10, 2014 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Online Editor

At the 2014 TCEA conference in Austin, experts agree that mobile learning, social media and Twitter can improve learning and deliver instruction more effectively, and enhance the student…

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TCEA: Today’s students need mobile learning

February 7, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

It's no secret that technology is seamlessly integrated into the lives of today's students. And while students want and use technology in their personal lives, they're not always…

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TCEA: 44 classroom tools you can use right now

February 7, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Educators seeking inspiration and a quick rundown of easy-to-use, valuable classroom tools got exactly what they were looking for during TCEA 2014 presenter Cathy Moak's session, which covered…

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TCEA: Do your libraries need a change?

February 17, 2017February 5, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Seeking to ensure school librarians' roles reflect the changing nature of education, one Texas school district changed its librarians' positions to better support digital learning. Library and IT…

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How I turned my classroom into a ‘living video game’—and saw achievement soar

November 6, 2013March 12, 2013 by By Joli Barker

The notion that struggling and failing is important to learning runs counter to traditional approaches to U.S. education. In the world of gaming, however, the very elements of…

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What to consider when flipping the K-12 classroom

February 28, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Flipping the classroom is one of the top trends in school reform, with more and more teachers trying the approach in an attempt to boost student engagement and…

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New ed-tech products abound at TCEA 2013

November 5, 2013February 21, 2013 by From staff reports

During the 2013 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin earlier this month, we met with dozens of educational technology companies to learn what they’re up to.…

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TCEA 2013: School network and communication systems

November 5, 2013February 21, 2013 by From staff reports

An Australian maker of web security software is making a big push into the U.S. education market by offering 1,000 free one-year licenses of its product.

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TCEA 2013: Teacher development and school improvement

February 21, 2013February 21, 2013 by From staff reports

At the 2013 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference, a number of ed-tech companies introduced new products aimed at fostering teacher development and school improvement. Here’s a look…

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TCEA 2013: New software for curriculum and instruction

February 21, 2013February 20, 2013 by From staff reports

Mobile apps for education were all the rage at the 2013 Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) conference in Austin this month, as developers of classroom software announced new…

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TCEA 2013: New school AV and presentation tools

November 5, 2013February 20, 2013 by From staff reports

A document camera that streams live, annotatable video to iPads; a mobile device charging cart that can identify various devices and deliver just the right charge to each;…

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How one school district deployed 10,000 iPads in five weeks

November 5, 2013February 14, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Sticking to its resolution to put iPads in students’ and teachers’ hands, the Mansfield Independent School District in Texas deployed 10,600 of Apple’s popular devices in just 5…

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Tips for using Pinterest in the classroom

February 17, 2017February 12, 2013 by Laura Ascione

Many aspiring crafters and cooking fanatics are familiar with Pinterest, a social media site set up like a virtual bulletin board in which users “pin” favorite home décor,…

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Technology helps manage teacher quality initiatives

November 5, 2013April 1, 2012 by From staff reports

Across the country, states and school districts are grappling with how best to evaluate teachers and administrators in a way that is rigorous, yet fair—and gives them opportunities…

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New ed-tech products target classroom instruction

March 26, 2012March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

Software designed for touch-screen tablets, and new programs for teaching reading and math, were among the many products unveiled at recent ed-tech conferences. Some providers of curriculum software…

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Companies aim to help schools create digital learning environments

November 5, 2013March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

As more schools make the shift to a digital-based teaching and learning environment, a number of new products and services have emerged to help ease this transition.

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Controlling costs a key selling point for ed-tech vendors

September 19, 2014March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

For many of the companies exhibiting at recent educational technology conferences, a key selling point was how their software or services could help schools save money during a…

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A growing trend in school AV solutions: Convergence

November 5, 2013March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

School audio-visual solutions seem to be converging, with major suppliers of AV products releasing their own versions of solutions offered ... Read more

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New software facilitates assessment and data management

January 24, 2014March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

During recent ed-tech conferences, a number of companies introduced software intended to make assessment and data management easier for schools.

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Online tutoring, speech therapy among new eLearning solutions

March 23, 2012March 23, 2012 by From staff reports

New options for online tutoring and speech therapy are among the latest eLearning solutions introduced during recent ed-tech trade shows.

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