Edtech Show & Tell: October 2025

Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube
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Welcome to the October 2025 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 include an AI-powered virtual tutor, a knowledge-based literacy program, a new calculus curriculum, audio visual tech, and much more.


Avantis Education | Eduverse CTE

Eduverse CTE headset

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Eduverse CTE is the first in a series of immersive VR/AR content libraries from Avantis Education. Designed for career and technical education classes, it focuses on career readiness, vocational pathways and career exploration. Available exclusively through the all-new ClassVR Xcelerate headsets, Eduverse CTE is the first content library developed specifically for Avantis’ six-degrees-of-freedom headset.


Chief | Velocity Outdoor Pedestal System

Velocity Outdoor Pedestal System

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The Chief Velocity Outdoor Pedestal System is a modular outdoor digital signage pedestal mount with options for single, double or triple displays. Ideal for wayfinding signage, the system supports Samsung and LG 55-inch outdoor displays and can easily accommodate future expansion.


Foxit | PDF SDK for Desktop 11.0.0

PDF SDK for Desktop 11.0.0 screenshot

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Foxit PDF SDK (Software Development Kit) 11.0.0 for Desktop introduces new features, including advanced security; refined rendering control; smarter optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities; superior PDF optimization; broader platform adaptability; and enhanced compliance.


Ignite Reading | Esteam AI

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Ignite Reading, a Science of Reading-based virtual tutoring program, is adding Esteam, an AI-driven education startup to augment daily one-on-one human tutoring with AI-enabled assessment, skill mapping, and practice. With Esteam's expertise in AI and automatic speech recognition, Ignite Reading aims to make instruction personalized, targeting students' early literacy skills gaps.


Imagine Learning | Dragonfly

Imagine Learning Dragonfly logo

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Dragonfly is a K–5 English Language Arts program designed to put knowledge at the center of literacy instruction. Research shows that students become stronger readers when they build background and vocabulary across meaningful topics. Dragonfly makes this possible by pairing the science of reading with texts, skills, and original media in a consistent structure.


Just Add Power | MC-TX1-RACK

MC-TX1-RACK

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The MC-TX1-RACK is designed to simplify and accelerate video installations. It combines three MaxColor encoders into a single rackmount chassis, providing a cleaner and more efficient way to manage multiple video sources. The product supports 4K60 4:4:4 resolution and all audio formats, and its Audio Return Channel (ARC) functionality ensures smooth two-way audio integration.


Lakeshore Learning and MarcoPolo Learning | iWonder & Learn

iWonder & Learn

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The new iWonder & Learn kits feature developmentally appropriate content created by educators to build literacy, math, social-emotional and fine-motor skills. Each kit includes hands-on learning materials that give children a concrete grasp of fundamental concepts, plus a one-year subscription to MarcoPolo World School—an Emmy-nominated learning app. The app features guided lessons aligned to the included materials, inspiring hands-on learning.


McGraw Hill | Aleks for Calculus

Aleks for Calculus

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ALEKS for Calculus expands ALEKS offerings to cover the broad range of the mathematics curriculum. Developed by expert mathematicians and educators, ALEKS for Calculus uses AI-driven machine learning to accurately diagnose student needs and deliver personalized content. It features a digital graphing tool that mimics the pencil-to-paper experience and 134 selected topics.


On-Q | Unmanaged Network Switches

Unmanaged Network Switches

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On-Q's new line of unmanaged network switches are designed to simplify networking installations. Engineered for plug-and-play deployment and seamless integration with On-Q’s structured wiring enclosures, these switches offer reliable performance and installer-friendly features for residential and light commercial environments. The new lineup includes three models, each tailored to meet specific installation needs.


Roku | Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube

Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube

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The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, on any wall or screen. With a single Roku remote, along with integrated auto focus and auto keystone, the projector supports variable screen sizes and is backed by Roku’s intuitive UI and personalized home screen.


Sanus | VXF830-B2 Advanced XL Full-Motion Premium TV Wall Mount and VXL7-B2 Fixed Position TV Wall Mount

SVXF830-B2 Advanced XL Full-Motion Premium TV Wall Mount and VXL7-B2 Fixed Position TV Wall Mount

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The VXF830-B2 is a full-motion mount built to accommodate TVs ranging from 65 to 100 inches. Its brushed metal exterior and slim profile complement the sleek design of today’s displays, while the ultra-strong steel frame ensures maximum durability and support for TVs up to 175 pounds.


Savvas | Savvy Writer

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Available for use with myPerspectives English Language Arts 2025, SavvyWriter gives students an interactive writing experience with in-the-moment feedback and engaging instructional support to help improve their writing skills and boost their confidence. Featuring writing instruction and AI expertise for grade 6-12 students, SavvyWriter provides interactive outlines and graphic organizers that are intuitive and easy to use to help students pre-write and plan. SavvyWriter shows students how to improve their writing themselves, guiding them with AI-powered, sentence-level feedback.


Technovation | AI Curriculum

Technovation

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Technovation's new project-based AI curriculum makes AI-skilling meaningful and engaging. Learners will use AI and other technologies to create solutions to problems they care about, guided by lessons that teach them resilience, problem-solving, and adaptability, as well as coding, AI, and entrepreneurship skills.


Teradek | Bolt 6 XT 10K RX

Teradek bolt

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The Bolt 6 XT 10K RX is a zero-delay wireless video receiver with a range of up to 10,000 feet (3 km) over 5GHz and 6GHz frequencies. The Bolt 6 XT 10K RX integrates a directional antenna, specifically designed for superior RF performance to minimizing interference by focusing signal reception. It also benefits from more robust internal shielding.

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.