Latest articles by Ray Bendici
New Teacher Starter Kit
This new teacher starter kit offers advice, best practices, and edtech resources for educators beginning their careers
Handling Student Personal Relationships With AI
What to be aware of and do if your student is in a toxic or troubling relationship with an AI chatbot and how teaching AI literacy can help
Edtech Show & Tell July 2026: ISTELive Edition
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
Creating 5 Pillars To Guide AI Use In Your District
Innovative Leader Award - Director of Information Technology Kadion Phillips discusses implementing AI in a school district as well as how to bolster cybersecurity.
Homecoming Queen: How One Educator Returned to Her Childhood District To Lead Its Edtech Efforts
Innovative Leader Award - Lauren Harwood of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District shares how she focuses her efforts on AI, CTE program, and cybersecurity
Best Summer Learning Apps & Sites
The best summer learning apps and sites for students can help keep kids learning all year round
Best FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons
These FIFA World Cup activities and lessons are sure to score with students
Embracing The 3E Model: Engage, Expose, Experience
Innovative Leader Award - Jennifer Williams of Newton County Schools shares how to implement a district-wide digital learning ecosystem
Best Astronomy Lessons & Activities
These best astronomy lessons and activities to help teach and celebrate the study of celestial objects, space, and much more
Supporting MTSS With AI
Innovative Leader Award - Jeremy Sullivan of North Kitsap School District shares how his district is deploying AI in conjunction with multi-tiered systems of support.
AI Starter Kit for Teachers
Build your AI understanding and toolbox with these teaching platforms, sites, and apps as well as expert advice
From Apprehension To Empowerment: Creating A Four-Part AI Education PD Series
Innovative Leader Award - Courtney Bock shares how she created her AI PD program that helps educators understand the basics so they can implement it in their instruction.
Tech & Learning's 2026 EdTech to Watch
Tech & Learning’s new interactive webinar “playground” series featured live demonstrations of edtech products designed to help facilitate learning.
Pi Day Lessons & Activities
These Pi Day lessons and activities can help provide infinite learning opportunities.
Ohio Is The First State To Mandate School Districts Have A Formal AI Policy. Here’s What Other Districts Can Learn From It
What to consider when developing a formal AI policy, from an Ohio CIO who has been leading the effort to draft his district’s policy.
Shadow AI: What Schools Need To Know And Can Do About It
Shadow AI poses cybersecurity risks and potential data breaches for schools.
Edtech Show & Tell February 2026
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
Best Grants for Education
The best grants for education are available to support a wide range of programs, initiatives, and more.
