Ray Bendici
Ray Bendici is the Managing Editor of Tech & Learning and Tech & Learning University. He is an award-winning journalist/editor, with more than 20 years of experience, including a specific focus on education.
Latest articles by Ray Bendici

Edtech Show & Tell December 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

AI Starter Kit for Teachers
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo last updated
Build your AI understanding and toolbox with these teaching platforms, sites, and apps as well as expert advice

The Screen Time Debate: Myths vs. Facts
By Ray Bendici published
The recent Tech & Learning webinar, sponsored by Lightspeed Systems, explored what’s really happening with screen time, and what it means for schools.

Edtech Show & Tell November 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Embracing Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion For Edtech Success
By Ray Bendici published
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Cori Coburn discusses how the Austin Community College edtech programs thrive thanks to its diverse IT staff, collaboration with K-12 institutions, and having everyone at the decision-making table

Math + Motivation = Achievement: Proven Practices That Work
By Ray Bendici published
During a recent Tech & Learning webinar with Prodigy Education, attendees learned how to boost math achievement through proven practices

You Probably Already Saw AI Slop Today. What Educators Need To Know About This Fast-Growing and Harmful Trend
By Ray Bendici published
AI slop–low-quality, often fake AI-generated content – is proliferating at a staggering rate. So what do you and your students need to know to combat it?

Edtech Show & Tell: October 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

6 New Features Added To Google NotebookLM
By Ray Bendici published
Google has added six new features and upgrades to its NotebookLM platform that will be of interest to educators.

Providing AI To Teachers On A Budget
By Ray Bendici published
How to create a highly customized and cost-effective solution for providing AI to a district.

Make Tech & Learning A ‘Preferred Source’ on Google
By Ray Bendici published
Google now allows users to select trusted sites such as Tech & Learning as “Preferred Sources,” which will appear atop search results

Edtech Show & Tell September 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Best Virtual Field Trips
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo last updated
Students can experience the best virtual field trips without getting on a bus, or even leaving their homes.

Using UDL To Support CTE Instruction
By Ray Bendici published
Educators at Upper Bucks County Technical School have partnered with CAST to embrace Universal Design for Learning principles to support career technical education.

New School Leader Starter Kit
By Ray Bendici last updated
If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started

Edtech Show & Tell August 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

ISTELive 2025: Images From The Show Floor ... And More!
By Ray Bendici published
Images from the ISTELive 2025 exhibition floor and more!

Edtech Show & Tell: ISTELive 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Ready for AI? Preparing for the Next School Year
By Ray Bendici published
How to equip teachers and staff with the necessary skills and confidence to integrate AI into their classrooms

Edtech Show & Tell: June 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Turn Caring into Action: Boost Engagement & Attendance
By Ray Bendici published
Using the five-step “caring conversations” process can help both educators and families better support students.

Edtech Show & Tell May 2025
By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

Creating AI Transparency and Academic Honesty With AI Trust You, A New Free Browser Extension
By Ray Bendici published
Developed by Laguna Beach USD, AI Trust You provides an opportunity for honest and ethical use of AI, for both students and teachers
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