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#NYCSchoolsTech 2019 Conference Focuses on Digital Inclusion

By Christine Weiser published 5 August 19

“One out of every 300 Americans will attend a New York City school. Ensuring all of these students have access to technology is crucial. “ -- NYCDOE Chancellor Richard Carranza

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Presentation Checklist: 5 Ways to Prepare for Presentations

By Lisa Nielsen published 30 May 19

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Explore Color Through Science with "Color Uncovered" eBook

By TL Editors published 29 May 19

It explores a range of science topics related to color, including colorblindness, light refraction, optical illusions, the "feelings" of color, painting, and pigment.

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Project Based Learning Done Right: 10 Misconceptions Plus 10 Resources to Raise the PBL Bar

By Michael Gorman published 28 May 19

Let’s take a look at these ten areas, and also how we as educators can use PBL as a vehicle for authentic student-centered learning.

Create Engaging, Accessible Video Presentations With Clips

By TL Editors published 24 May 19

Clips is a video creation and editing app for iOS devices.

End-Of-Year Google Classroom Clean-up Tips

By Eric Curts published 24 May 19

Even something as useful as Google Classroom can become cluttered and less efficient if we fail to manage it well.

MAXCases Announces Two New Lines of Protective Cases for Chromebooks

By TL Editors published 24 May 19

“We developed our new EdgeProtect and EdgeProtect Plus lines to work with the inherent drop protection qualities found in the latest generation of laptops and Chromebooks,” said Al Giazzon, CEO of MAXCases.

New projectors add up to high quality

By Sascha Zuger published 23 May 19

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Native to Max, What does it Mean?

By Sascha Zuger published 23 May 19

When it comes to picture quality, you need to go behind the numbers.

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CDI launches EdTech-as-a-Service

By TL Editors published 23 May 19

“EdTech-as-a Service gets the best technology into the hands of students faster and the bundled support reduces the burden on IT staff," said Erez Pikar, CEO of CDI Technologies.

STUDENT REPORT: How I Learned About Art & History By Building with LEGO

By Wyatt Zaleski, a 5th grade student at Fair Haven Schools (NJ) published 23 May 19

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Read & Play Games With Friends Near & Far Using Ustyme

By TL Editors published 23 May 19

Ustyme is a video-call program that allows two users, in two places, to read a story or play a game together.

A New View of AV

By Sascha Zuger published 22 May 19

The world of AV tech is booming, with new trends like AR and VR reinvigorating the field with innovative ways to incorporate learning.

Emoji Scavenger Hunt

By Ozge Karaoglu published 22 May 19

Emoji Scavenger Hunt is a fun AI- powered experiment that you can play on your phones or your iPads in the classrooms.

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Simple Solution for Active Kids in the Classroom

By Tech & Learning published 22 May 19

GoNoodle is a series of web-based videos, games, and activities focused on introducing short bursts of physical exercise in the classroom.

A Q&A with Future Ready Superintendent Michael McCormick, Val Verde (CA) Unified School District

By Tara Smith published 22 May 19

Even our youngest students are engaged in critical thinking, making sound decisions and choices as they identify and solve authentic problems.

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What Makes a Good STEM/STEAM Toy?

By TL Editors published 22 May 19

New Toy Association Research Identifies 14 Characteristics of Toys that Cultivate Kids’ Science & Math Skills

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Makerspaces & PBL…Perfect Together

By Laura Fleming published 21 May 19

Educators interested in Makerspaces, STEM Labs, Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, and Genius Hour may feel unsure of how to integrate all of those things into their practice