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EntrySign Shows BETT 2023 How Visitor Management Works Best

By Luke Edwards published 3 April 23

EntrySign is the ideal sign in and visitor management system for education institutions.

WizeFloor Shows How It Can Turn Any Floor Interactive At BETT 2023

By Luke Edwards published 3 April 23

The WizeFloor projector system makes the floor interactive for engaging class time learning.

ViewSonic Universe Demoed At BETT 2023

By Luke Edwards published 3 April 23

The ViewSonic Universe is a virtual classroom like no other.

MakeKit AS Educational Robots Revealed at BETT 2023

By Luke Edwards published 31 March 23

MakeKit AS delivers micro:bit drones, cars, rockets and more for STEM and STEAM subjects.

LapSafe Smart Lockers Shown Off at BETT 2023

By Luke Edwards published 31 March 23

The LapSafe Smart Lockers are the future of laptop storage for students with charging built-in and more

Jamworks Shows BETT 2023 How Its AI Will Change Education

By Luke Edwards published 30 March 23

Jamworks at BETT 2023 has given us a glimpse of what the AI powered future classroom could look like.

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Best Poetry Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo published 30 March 23

Tech and Learning curates the best free online poetry lessons and activities

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Three Essential Questions

By Christine Weiser published 29 March 23

At CoSN’s 30th anniversary 2023 conference in Austin, attendees gathered for the second annual meeting of “The Network” to discuss what DEI looks like in practice in their companies and school districts - and what more work needs to be done.

Best Astronomy Lessons & Activities

By Ray Bendici published 27 March 23

These best astronomy lessons and activities to help teach and celebrate the study of celestial objects, space, and much more

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What is GPT-4? What Educators Need to Know About ChatGPT’s Next Chapter

By Erik Ofgang published 27 March 23

ChatGPT Plus now utilizes GPT-4, which can analyze images, pass a bar exam, and be used to power various education apps

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What is Google Bard? The ChatGPT Competitor Explained for Educators

By Erik Ofgang published 23 March 23

With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT

K-12 Cybersecurity in 2023: Ransomware, AI, and Increased Threats

By Eileen Belastock published 21 March 23

The current trends in K-12 cybersecurity that education leaders need to be aware of

What Happens To Education Institutions When A Bank Fails?

By Susan Gentz published 21 March 23

The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank should have implications for the way many education institutions go about their banking

Best Virtual Field Trips

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published 17 March 23

Students can experience the best virtual field trips without getting on a bus, or even leaving their homes.

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Best Backchannel Chat Sites for Education

By Diana Restifo last updated 16 March 23

A backchannel chat keeps students engaged and collaborating while and teachers remain informed.

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5 Ways to Spread Kindness In Your School

By Sascha Zuger published 14 March 23

Inspired by local legend Fred Rogers, students in South Allegheny Schools spread kindness in their school and beyond

Lady Luck: The Challenges of Women Moving Into Education Leadership

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 14 March 23

Despite long making up more than half the education workforce, women have had a long struggle getting to the highest leadership positions

5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County

By Erik Ofgang published 13 March 23

Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education.