Welcome to the Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you.
This month's new offerings feature many products that are being showcased at ISTELive 2025.
Avocor | A Series
The A Series features a detachable 4k camera for high-quality video. With Avocor EDLA OPS PC, users can enhance their Google experience with a certified Google EDLA display, enjoying the full benefits while maintaining energy efficiency. Handwriting recognition enables users to write naturally in whiteboarding mode before instantly converting to text.
Cellairis | CyberSystem
The new CyberSystem is a signal-blocking pouch designed to reduce distractions while keeping phones safely accessible for emergencies. Features include: Water-resistant and tear-resistant materials; ultra-strong Velcro; fits all major phones (with or without cases), plus earbuds, and smartwatches; hands-free carrying solution with attached carabiner; ID holder; built-in signal blocking stops incoming/outgoing communication.
Discovery Ed | DreamBox Reading PreK-Grade 5 Enhancements
Discovery Education is adding significant enhancements to the online, adaptive literacy program DreamBox Reading. These improvements broaden DreamBox Reading’s coverage to support all PreK-5 learners and expand educators’ abilities to develop students’ foundational skills and confidence in reading through personalized instruction. Among the latest enhancements made to DreamBox Reading are: expanded access to adaptive, personalized learning for older readers; enhancements to the student experience; and improved teaching and learning Supports
Edlio | Community Analytics Dashboard
Designed to foster stronger engagement with families and communities, Edlio's new Community Analytics dashboard enables education leaders to monitor communication success, identify contact gaps, and take action to ensure that vital information reaches every member of their school community. It includes deliverability reports, targeted group messaging, and multilingual support.
Epson | PowerLite L-Series laser projectors
Epson's new three-chip 3LCD PowerLite L-Series laser projectors are compatible with Apple AirPlay, allowing users to share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices directly to their projector. The new lineup delivers higher brightness and pro level features in a portable design, with an expanded range of throw ratios from 0.5 to 2.2.
Ergotron | YES Adjusta Pre-wired Charging Cart
Ergotron’s YES Adjusta Pre-wired Charging Carts are available in two configurations to support safe, secure, and fast charging. The YES24 fits up to 24 devices with 24 charging bays pre-wired with USB-C power adapters, and the YES36 fits up to 36 devices with 36 charging bays pre-wired with USB-C power adapters. Because each Charging Cart is pre-wired with its own dedicated set of power adapters accessible behind a lockable panel, schools can eliminate the ongoing need to replace lost, stolen, or damaged charging cords.
Extron | UCS SW 313
The UCS SW 313 is a collaboration and presentation switcher for presentation, unified communications, and other meeting spaces. It features three inputs that support USB and dual HDMI sources and five USB device ports connect to peripherals such as USB cameras and microphones. The USB-C input provides video and audio, USB data, and 60 watts of power to charge a user's laptop computer. The HDMI output provides signal for the room display and supports resolutions up to 4K/60.
FETC | FETC State Network Alliance
The FETC State Network Alliance is a groundbreaking initiative designed to unite state edtech leaders in scaling innovation, amplifying professional learning, and sharing resources to strengthen the national education ecosystem. This alliance demonstrates how state leaders are leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning while also cultivating resilient, future-ready communities. The FETC State Network Alliance will operate as a national network dedicated to promoting innovation, enhancing professional development, and showcasing exemplary practices in leveraging technology to support teaching and learning.
Hemco | Vented Demonstration Hood
The Vented Demonstration Hood is ideal for classroom experiments and demonstrations because of its viewing visibility from all four sides. An instructor can perform a science demonstration while the class gathers around and safely observes. The hood can also be used as a student workstation, or vented storage enclosure. A hinged viewing window or horizontal sliding glass panels allow easy access and user safety. An integral exhaust blower with a front-mounted switch safely exhausts fumes and odors. A vapor-proof light is factory-installed. A power cord is provided for immediate operation.
HMH | HMH AI Tools
HMH AI Tools integrate secure, purpose-built artificial intelligence with trusted curriculum to deliver personalized, high-quality instruction at scale. Designed for educators, these tools automate daily instructional tasks—like generating leveled reading passages, vocabulary scaffolds, and formative assessments—so teachers can focus more on student engagement and less on prep. Embedded in the HMH ecosystem and aligned with HMH curriculum, HMH AI Tools ensure seamless integration with district instructional materials and professional learning strategies.
Kramer | MTX3-88-PR Pro 8x8 4K60
The MTX3-88-PR Pro 8x8 4K60 is an all-in-one matrix that offers high-performance video processing and fast-switching scaling capabilities for AV needs in enterprise, education and government settings and beyond. This single-box solution is rack-efficient and reduces installation complexity, required cabling and potential points of failure. It is ideal for sharing local and remote content.
LG | LG CreateBoard Core, LG Chromebox OPS, and LG CreateBoard Prep
Among the new offerings on display at ISTELive 2025, LG is debuting LG CreateBoard Core, tailored for schools that prefer to operate with their own content management systems and operating platforms. Also featured is the new LG Chromebox OPS for LG CreateBoard, which transforms the display into a large-format Chromebook, enabling seamless integration with Google-based learning environments. Rounding out the innovations is LG CreateBoard Prep, a new, free interactive lesson-planning software that allows teachers to prepare and collaborate from virtually anywhere using a laptop or tablet.
Magewell | Pro Convert IP to USB
The new Pro Convert IP to USB is a plug-and-play device that enables computers, including laptops, to capture an NDI®, NDI® HX or other streaming sources through a USB interface with no external power required. It is ideal for use in conference rooms, production studios, and in environments where software does not natively support NDI or other IP protocols and/or the installation of additional software is not permitted.
Microsoft | Learning Zone, plus AI updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft’s new solutions to support educators include: Microsoft Learning Zone, the first education-focused Copilot+ PC app, allows educators to quickly create, share, and track personalized and interactive learning activities right from their Copilot+ PC; Teach module in Microsoft 365 Copilot App, a hub that brings the latest functionality for AI-powered features for educators in one place, allowing for easy lesson planning, material creation and modification, and more; and Study Guides in Copilot Notebooks, a tool to help students, or educators, turn materials into organized study material with engaging learning activities such as podcasts, flashcards, quizzes and more.
Nearpod | AI Literacy Lessons and Question and Lesson generators
Nearpod has launched a comprehensive package of AI literacy lessons that introduce students to AI concepts and technology, building a strong foundation for responsible and ethical AI use. Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program equips educators with tools to teach AI literacy, digital citizenship, and other essential future-ready skills. The new AI generators can save teachers time by instantly generating high-quality interactive instructional materials customized by topic, grade, and standard. This gives teachers endless ways to introduce and re-teach content in order to differentiate their instruction.
Nureva | HDX Series
The HDX series is a response to the costs and complexities faced by IT managers who need to support a growing set of in-room audio requirements beyond full-room microphone pickup. This includes high-quality in-room media playback, voice amplification, voice lift, assistive listening, lesson capture, meeting recording and support for AI agents. The HDX series delivers this functionality in an integrated, cost-effective solution that doesn’t require special expertise to install, set up or maintain.
Philips | Unite LED 6000 Series All In One
The new foldable and height-adjustable 135” Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One combines cutting-edge Chip on Board (COB) technology with a fine 1.5mm pixel pitch for ultra reliable, ultra sharp visuals, from spectacular video to intricate meeting room presentations. It ensures content is always presented as intended, delivering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and uniform brightness.
Roland | BN2-30 Printer/Cutter and BD-12 UV Flatbed Printer
The BN2-30 is an eco-solvent printer/cutter with a maximum material width of 30 inches (736 mm), and the BD-12, a UV direct-to-object printer with a print bed of 12.2” x 8.3” (305 mm x 210 mm) that can accommodate items slightly larger than A4 in size. The BD-12 UV flatbed printer is designed for high-definition printing on three-dimensional objects up to A4 size and four inches (102 mm) in height, such as smartphone covers, notepads, sports memorabilia, giftware, fashion accessories, and promotional items. Optional rotary devices are also available that allow users to print easily and effectively on cylindrical objects up to two inches (50 mm) in diameter, such as cosmetics and travel items.
SMART | SMART Board GX Plus
Packed with premium features to help schools deliver modern learning experiences without the premium price, the GX Plus stands as a purpose-built innovation for both teachers and school leaders. It features a refreshed design, built-in tools that spark learning, and greater energy efficiency than competing models. Other key features include: EDLA licensed Android 14 experience with better security, speed, and access to the Google Play Store; upgradable to future versions of Android for superior longevity; integration with Google for Education and Microsoft 365 apps; 4K Ultra HD resolution with responsive multi-touch interactivity; and much more.
Sphero | Sphero Edu App upgrades
Sphero has introduced Python programming in the Sphero Edu App, giving students the tools to explore one of today’s most widely used and in-demand coding languages. Python joins JavaScript as an advanced programming option, helping learners bridge visual coding with text-based syntax. A new Python lesson collection for BOLT+, focused on robotics and physical computing, is now available in Sphero Central for students in grades 7–10. These lessons move programming off the screen and into real-world applications while helping students understand Python fundamentals. An educator guide supports each lesson with background info, instructional tips, and extension ideas.
Targus | VersaVu Bluetooth Keyboard Cases
The Targus VersaVu Bluetooth Keyboard Cases are versatile, slim keyboard cases made to upgrade the latest iPad models to a laptop-like experience, while keeping them protected. Standout features include: patented 360-degree rotation for seamless portrait and landscape viewing, an adjustable kickstand for comfortable typing, viewing, sketching, and reading angles, a full QWERTY backlit keyboard with large multi-touch trackpad and media keys, and mil-spec drop-rated protection made from high-quality materials and components.
Vernier | Go Direct 2-Axis Force Plate and Go Direct Turbidity Sensor
Vernier Science Education recently launched two new wireless sensors—the Go Direct 2-Axis Force Plate and the Go Direct Turbidity Sensor—for high school- and college-level science. These sensors can be used in a wide range of hands-on investigations to help students easily collect and analyze scientific data as they make real-world connections. The Go Direct 2-Axis Force Plate combines the Go Direct Force Plate and the Lateral Force Accessory into a single wireless tool, while the Go Direct Turbidity Sensor helps students analyze various water samples as part of water quality, water treatment, and short- and long-term water pollution investigations.
