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

Edtech Show & Tell: March 2024

By Ray Bendici published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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edtech trends

2024 Edtech Trends: Authenticity, Better Tools, and More AI (Of Course)

By Erik Ofgang published

Looking ahead to see what edtech trends may emerge in 2024

Edtech Show & Tell

Edtech Show & Tell: February 2024

By Ray Bendici published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Year in review

Tech & Learning 2023: Year in Review

By Ray Bendici published

A look back at the top articles published by Tech & Learning over the past year

stem learning

Using the U.S. National Parks to Support STEM Learning

By Ray Bendici published

Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System

lgbtq students

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

By Ray Bendici published

How teachers and administrators can support LGBTQ+ students in classrooms and beyond

wellbeing survey

Creating A District-Wide Student Wellbeing Survey

By Ray Bendici published

How the School District of Philadelphia uses its student wellbeing survey to support diversity, equity, and inclusion

FIFA World Cup

Best FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons

By Ray Bendici published

These FIFA World Cup activities and lessons are sure to score with students

battle of the boroughs

The Battle of the Boroughs: A Win for Education and Esports

By Ray Bendici published

During the recent Battle of the Boroughs Minecraft Challenge, students weren’t the only ones who won

student tech skills

10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have

By David Andrade published

Every student should have these basic tech skills in order to be successful during their education and beyond

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Extraordinary Attorney Woo: 5 Lessons for Teaching Students with Autism

By Ray Bendici last updated

Although mostly set in a courtroom, the hit show Extraordinary Attorney Woo has lessons for the classroom

abbott elementary

Abbott Elementary: 5 Lessons for Teachers

By Ray Bendici last updated

The popular sitcom Abbott Elementary provides laughs–and teaching lessons

interactive displays

Best Practices for Interactive Displays in the Classroom

By Ray Bendici published

Using interactive displays in the classroom is an opportunity to make the most of time with students and empower them with simple strategies.

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eco-anxiety

How to Discuss Eco-Anxiety with Students

By Ray Bendici published

Many students are experiencing eco-anxiety as they witness the effects of climate change

innovative leader awards

Best Practices for School Leaders to Support Well-Being

By Ray Bendici published

Under the leadership of Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan has developed award-winning wellness programs

grow your own teacher programs

‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs: What To Know

By Ray Bendici last updated

School districts are increasingly developing teachers from within their own student ranks

social emotional learning

Best Practices for Blending SEL and Technology

By Ray Bendici published

Blending technology with solid pedagogy and social-emotional learning needs

innovative leader awards

Tech & Learning Names the Winners of the Innovative Leader Awards in Atlanta

By Ray Bendici published

The honor recognizes exceptional administrators in select regions around the country who are leading innovation in their school districts

analytics

Analytics-Based Strategies to Equitably Address Opportunity Gaps

By Ray Bendici published

How schools use analytics and data to personalize the learning experience for all students

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LEGO Education

Tapping the Potential of Learning Through Play in STEAM Programs

By Ray Bendici last updated

Encouraging purposeful play through tools such as LEGO Education to engage students and improve STEAM learning outcomes

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plain language

How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching

By Ray Bendici published

Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved

lms

Maximize Your LMS In and Out of the Classroom

By Ray Bendici published

social-emotional learning

Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Digital Life

By Ray Bendici published

Social-emotional learning continues to be a key aspect of digital citizenship

project-based learning

How Project-Based Learning Can Increase Student Engagement

By Ray Bendici published

Project-based learning can foster student input, create hands-on opportunities, and lead to more unique learning experiences

school it staff

How to Develop a Diverse School IT Staff

By Ray Bendici last updated

To create a diverse school IT staff, education leaders have to be intentional about recruiting, supporting, and developing professionals from all backgrounds

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