Tech & Learning: Ideas and Tools for EdTech Innovators

FETC 2020 Next-Gen Ed Tech Preview Our favorites from the show floor

How It’s Done: Put the PD in Podcasting After brainstorming ways to peer coach, two virtual charter school teachers use their affinity for distance learning tech and podcasting to reach fellow educators around the country.

How It's Done: PE and Tech, Winning Teammates One school shows that phys ed and technology don’t have to compete for student’s attention; they are shooting for the same goal.

Creativity: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein

Put to the Test: A Desktop in Your Pocket Samsung's DeX Desktop Experience software is a unique program that lets teachers and students put all their schoolwork on their phones.

The End of the Road for Windows 7: Three Options for Safe School Computing Windows 7 may not be in the rear-view mirror quite yet but there is a lot you can do to keep your school’s computers safe and secure.

T&L Advisor Blog

Top 25 Education Sites & Apps For 2020

By David Kapuler

This year's list includes a wide variety of educational sites and apps, from student response systems to curation tools to multimedia resources.

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My 2020 FETC Sessions

By Eric Curts

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at FETC 2020, along with any associated resources.

30 Sites & Apps for Learning to Program or Code

40 Sites & Apps for Teaching Kids to Program or Code

By David Kapuler

Students are learning coding and programming earlier than ever before.

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Digital Games and STEM Resources for November

By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward

These digital games and STEM resources are great teaching tools for the month of November.

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Collaboration: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

By Michael Gorman

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Face Off - Microsoft or Adobe for #Accessibility

By Lisa Nielsen

Creating accessible content is not only important because it is the right thing to do. It is also important because not doing so leaves institutions and businesses at risk for lawsuits and loss of funding.

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What's New in Google - October 2019

By Eric Curts

What's New in G Suite

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7 Recommended Hands-On STEM Learning Products

By Shelly Terrell

Students of all ages love learning science, math, engineering, and programming with these products.

Digital FIRST: Your New Acronym for Accessible Content

By Lisa Nielsen

If you’re thinking paper first, you’re not thinking accessible first.

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Instructional Treats

By Matthew Joseph

High levels of student engagement are commonly believed to be critical to learning.

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A Tech-Friendly Peer Feedback Strategy

By Monica Burns

In today’s blog post, I want to share with you a combination of two favorite EdTech tools.

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Ed Tech Ticker

How It’s Done: Sharing Lessons with SMART Learning Suite

By Sascha Zuger

Learn how one district uses SMART Learning Suite to enhance education and communication.

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Successful Traits to Achieve a Positive Culture of Assessment

By Trenton Goble

Tech tools alone cannot transform your data culture, but the right knowledge and strong leadership can.

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Glose Education Launches at FETC 2020 Offering Social, Collaborative Reading

By TL Editors

Adaptive reading program for students and teachers combines reading, conversation, and meaningful analytics

Students adding protons and neutrons to an atom nucleus in the MEL Chemistry zSpace makerspace

zSpace and MEL Science Partner to Bring Chemistry Concepts to Augmented and Virtual Reality

By TL Editors

Today at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), zSpace Inc. and MEL Science announced a partnership to bring MEL Science’s curriculum-based chemistry courses to zSpace’s augmented and virtual education platform.

Vernier Software & Technology and SAM Labs Partner to Provide Data-Collection STEAM Activities

By TL Editors

Vernier Software & Technology has partnered with SAM Labs to teach middle school students coding and computational thinking skills through data-collection STEAM activities.

Sora App, a 2019 TIME Best Invention, Increases K-12 Student Reading

By TL Editors

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Aperture Education Hosts Webinar Series on Trauma-Informed Practices

By TL Editors

Aperture Education, in cooperation with its partner Dovetail Learning, is hosting a free webinar series providing resources and insight about trauma-informed practices.

Boxlight and Central Technologies Selected as Approved Providers of Interactive Panel Displays

By TL Editors

Boxlight's ProColor Interactive Flat Panel Display is Chosen as a Top Product from Vendor-Submitted Proposals

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MIND Research Institute Launches New Version of ST Math

By TL Editors

MIND Research Institute today announced the launch of an all-new version of its flagship solution, ST Math®.

Discovery Education Invites Educators, Students to Virtual Event Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By TL Editors

During this no-cost experience appropriate for K-12 classrooms, students will explore the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they view Celebrate with DE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Complete CoSN Survey, Qualify for Drawing for $500 Amazon.com Gift Card

By TL Editors

This survey gathers data on the changing responsibilities of K-12 IT Leaders and other educational technology challenges.

Konica Minolta Announces Partnership with Future Ready Schools

By TL Editors

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) and its IT services division, All Covered, announces a new partnership with Future Ready Schools® as the sole sponsor of its school board strand.

Voyager Sopris Learning’s LETRS Solution Earns Accreditation from International Dyslexia Association

By TL Editors

Cambium Learning Group’s Voyager Sopris Learning today announced that LETRS has earned accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association.

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Fasetto Introduces Forum Screen Sharing App for Teachers

By TL Editors

Research indicates that seating position affects a student's classroom performance.

Latest News

Digital Learning Resources for January 2020

By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward

Explore digital learning resources for January 2020 and preview February's list.

Successful Traits to Achieve a Positive Culture of Assessment

By Trenton Goble

Tech tools alone cannot transform your data culture, but the right knowledge and strong leadership can.

Glose Education Launches at FETC 2020 Offering Social, Collaborative Reading

By TL Editors

Adaptive reading program for students and teachers combines reading, conversation, and meaningful analytics

zSpace and MEL Science Partner to Bring Chemistry Concepts to Augmented and Virtual Reality

By TL Editors

Lenovo Introduces New Portfolio of Technology for Education with VR Classroom 2

By TL Editors

Lenovo™ is introducing its new portfolio of technology for education at the 40th annual Future of Education Technology Conference® (FETC) in Miami.

Vernier Software & Technology and SAM Labs Partner to Provide Data-Collection STEAM Activities

By TL Editors

Vernier Software & Technology has partnered with SAM Labs to teach middle school students coding and computational thinking skills through data-collection STEAM activities.

Collage of Hovercam classroom technologies.

HoverCam to Spotlight Classroom of the Future at FETC 2020

By TL Editors

Sora App, a 2019 TIME Best Invention, Increases K-12 Student Reading

By TL Editors

Aperture Education Hosts Webinar Series on Trauma-Informed Practices

By TL Editors

Aperture Education, in cooperation with its partner Dovetail Learning, is hosting a free webinar series providing resources and insight about trauma-informed practices.

Boxlight and Central Technologies Selected as Approved Providers of Interactive Panel Displays

By TL Editors

Boxlight's ProColor Interactive Flat Panel Display is Chosen as a Top Product from Vendor-Submitted Proposals

My 2020 FETC Sessions

By Eric Curts

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at FETC 2020, along with any associated resources.

MIND Research Institute Launches New Version of ST Math

By TL Editors

MIND Research Institute today announced the launch of an all-new version of its flagship solution, ST Math®.

Discovery Education Invites Educators, Students to Virtual Event Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By TL Editors

During this no-cost experience appropriate for K-12 classrooms, students will explore the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they view Celebrate with DE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.