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The Tech-Lover’s Holiday Wish List and 2020 Classroom Must-Haves

Posted by Arey Jones on Dec 10, 2019 8:00:00 AM

As silver white winters melt into spring, many parents complain of the already-forgotten holiday things; toys have been discarded, and gadgets are broken or low on battery. That’s why, when selecting a gift, it’s crucial to consider the long-term engagement potential and usefulness. The perfect gift is one that captures the recipient’s interest for months or years to come.

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Topics: Arey Jones, Classroom Organization, Productivity

How to Celebrate the Holidays While Staying on Task in the Classroom

Posted by Arey Jones on Nov 7, 2019 9:00:00 AM

When the holiday season nears, weather gets cooler, schedules become busier, and students have a more difficult time staying on the nice list. But who can blame them? The anticipation of winter break beckons. Staying focused is so much harder when there are snowmen to be built and cookies to be decorated. For teachers, too, the weeks preceding holiday break are challenging; the list of curriculum to cover is long, but students’ attention spans are awfully short. 

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Topics: Insider, Arey Jones, Educational Services, Our Solutions

The Best Tips & Tricks for Fall Semester

Posted by Arey Jones on Oct 8, 2019 8:30:00 AM

Fall semester is in full swing and if your teachers are already feeling overwhelmed, implementing some of our favorite edtech tools and techniques from our partners could be the answer.

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Topics: OneNote Education, Skype Classroom, Google, EdTechTeam, Flipgrid, Skype, Resources for educators

Teaching Tips: How to Stay Organized All Year

Posted by Arey Jones on Sep 12, 2019 1:35:52 PM

All teachers can relate. School has only recently resumed, and yet, your desk is buried under stacks of papers and miscellaneous school supplies. Post-it notes containing countless clerical to-dos are everywhere. Between the desk mess, a teeming inbox, and planning for upcoming lessons, it’s difficult to know what to tackle first.  

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Topics: Arey Jones, Personal Action Plans, Productivity, Resources for educators

School’s Out, Professional Development Is In

Posted by Arey Jones on Aug 7, 2019 1:15:00 PM

Once the last bell rings and the lockers empty out, it’s time for teachers to enjoy some “me” time and fit in a little professional development. There are a lot of avenues to take from conferences and workshops to work-on-your-own certifications.  

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Topics: Microsoft Teams, Administrator Professional Development

The Next Crop of Chromebooks

Posted by Arey Jones on Jul 10, 2019 11:30:00 AM

Chromebooks are the go-to edtech tool for classrooms across the country. They are durable, rugged, ultra-portable, easy-to-use, have a long-life battery and, most importantly, affordable. Many Chromebook options land in the $200 to $300 price range with the next performance level up costingabout $500 to $600. 

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Topics: Chromebooks In Schools, Chromebook Security

10 Ways To Take A Real Break This Summer

Posted by Arey Jones on Jun 12, 2019 11:30:00 AM

The last bell has rung, the hallways are clear and the lockers are empty. It’s that glorious time of year when schools empty of students and teachers and improvements begin for the next school year. And while the to-do list may be long, it’s essential for educators to take a real break this summer. 

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Topics: Arey Jones, Personal Learning Community, Resources for educators

It’s Time To Redesign Your Learning Spaces

Posted by Arey Jones on May 15, 2019 11:30:00 AM

As school curriculums evolve and adapt to technology, learning spaces are following suit. Stuffy, stodgy classrooms don’t reflect or benefit today’s learner. Instead, schools around the country are transforming classrooms to be more engaging, productive and reflective of the growing use of EdTech. 

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Clean Out Your Electronic Files Like A Pro

Posted by Arey Jones on Apr 17, 2019 11:30:00 AM

When spring finally arrives, it’s not just classrooms, lockers and bookshelves that need a good cleaning but electronic devices as well. Just because a laptop case can be closed and a desktop shutdown, doesn’t mean the clutter magically disappears. The good news is the same principles that apply to cleaning physical spaces work in digital ones just as well.

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Topics: Chromebooks, Classroom Technology, Academic Technology, Technology In The Classroom

It’s Madness: The Biggest Players In Tech

Posted by Arey Jones on Mar 13, 2019 11:30:00 AM

There’s a lot of chatter this year about basketball, brackets and top-seeded teams but we’re more interested in some of the standout players in the EdTech field. 

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Topics: Microsoft, Google Drive, OneNote, Google Classroom, Skype Classroom, Google, Gmail, Flipgrid, Immersive Technology

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