Since a classroom is essentially a home away from home for both teachers and students, making it a fun and functional place to teach and learn is a priority. For newer educators, though, it can seem a bit daunting; it’s hard to build a Pinterest-pretty classroom on a lean budget.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to outfit your classroom without breaking the bank. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
The start of a new year is a natural time to ponder what’s ahead. While it’s impossible to predict exactly what’s waiting around the next bend, we can make some predictions about education trends for 2024.
As we head into 2024, it’s natural to consider our plans and goals for the year ahead. But the New Year also provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on where we began, what we’ve accomplished, and how we’ve weathered the inevitable changes we’ve encountered along the way.
Topics: Arey Jones, Academic Technology
In the summer of 2022, the Department of Education convened a group of listening sessions centered on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education. Over 700 constituents representing educators, technology developers, researchers, policymakers, learners and their caregivers showed up to voice their hopes and concerns regarding this rapidly developing technology and its potential impact on education.
Topics: Academic Technology, Digital Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Best practices for maintaining and updating your school’s Acceptable Use Policy
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an agreement between a school and those who use devices and internet provided by the school outlining rules and expectations as to how the educational technology can be used. This document aims to protect students from harmful content, encourage students to be responsible digital citizens and clarify the rules and consequences if the agreement is violated.
A look at the tech tools transforming education
The number of students receiving special education has been on a steady incline for years. According to Pew Research, about 15% of students enrolled in public schools in the U.S. during the 2021-22 school year had a disability. EdTech tools are helping schools meet the growing demand for learning that supports a student’s unique needs. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the different types of edtech that might be used in special education.
Topics: Educational Services, Classroom Technology, EdTechTeam, special education
Apps can be a powerful tool for teachers and students. But with new apps emerging constantly, it can be challenging to discern which ones are most effective. Here’s a roundup of some of the best educational apps for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve included some old standbys as well as some new favorites.
Topics: Education Apps, Apps In The Classroom, Academic Technology, Chromebooks In Schools, Classroom Activities
With impactful technological advances like ChatGPT making headlines, the question on the minds of employees across many fields is– will technology replace me?
When it comes to teachers, we believe the answer to that question is a resounding no.
Topics: Academic Technology, AI, Artificial Intelligence
A look at how Chromebook partnerships can work for your school, and the latest updates to Chromebooks
Chromebooks have become a staple in many school districts; they’re known for being durable, powerful, and affordable, which makes them an excellent choice for many schools. Whether you’ve been using Chromebooks in your classroom for a while or your district is considering investing in them, we wanted to highlight a few of the reasons Chromebooks are such a popular choice in education, while also letting you in on some of the newest updates Google is making on Chromebooks.
Topics: Chromebooks, Technology In The Classroom, Chromebooks In Schools, Chromebook Security
We're absolutely thrilled to be a partner of Promethean, an industry trailblazer in the realm of educational technology. The company was founded by teachers, for teachers in Blackburn, U.K. in the 1990s. Since then, Promethean has grown, becoming an international innovator of interactive displays and educational software. With a presence in 126 countries, Promethean is headquartered in Seattle.
Topics: Arey Jones, Educational Services, Educational Technology, Digital Learning, Promethean