Teachers are embracing EdTech now more than ever. No doubt this is thanks to the many exciting opportunities that inviting new technology into the classroom creates — expanding course offerings and learning resources, building critical 21 st century skills, increasing student engagement in learning, and so much more. Based on…

School districts are being asked to do more and more with less and less money, especially when it comes to technology. Educators are tasked with teaching students 21st century skills that prepare them for the future workforce — a job that requires educators to integrate digital tools and software into…

How to Evaluate EdTech and Use the Best Tools Next School Year Technology is on the rise in today’s schools, making EdTech a booming business. As the market for EdTech becomes more and more saturated, it can be difficult for districts and schools to discern which tools will best support…

Look around your school or classroom. Chances are, most — if not all — of the students you see are Digital Natives. Even though these kids have never known a world without technology, that doesn’t mean they always know how to use the internet and their devices responsibly. That’s where…

EdTech is one of the biggest investments a school makes and can play an important role in student success. During this free webinar, Naomi Harm, CEO of Innovative Educator Consulting, will share how “leading together” can empower your team to make effective and sound technology decisions that positively impact the teaching practices of educators and…

A majority of districts are adopting 1:1 technology initiatives. Some provide every student with their own device. Others have implemented Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies that allow students to use their personal smartphones, tablets or laptops for learning. The latter strategy makes a lot of sense, when you think about it. Rather…

As a teacher and IT Director, part of Vicki Davis’s job is helping her fellow teachers build their technology skills and stay current with new EdTech. During this free webinar, Vicki will share the strategies she’s found effective and how to have PD events that will excite your teachers and…

It’s easy to keep using the same digital learning programs year after year. And it’s just as tempting to want to try every new EdTech tool that comes out. But it’s important to take time to step back and make sure that what’s being used in our classrooms is truly moving…

DULLES, Va., Jan. 30, 2019 — NetRef is thrilled to announce the development of a cloud-based version of its EdTech management and monitoring platform for districts and schools with 1:1 Chromebook deployments. With this latest update, implementing NetRef has never been easier. Chromebook users can begin using NetRef to monitor…

Digital citizenship is one of ISTE’s Standards for Students, but often these skills are not incorporated into everyday lessons. In this hour-long webinar Jacqui Murray, coach and editor of the Ask a Tech Teacher blog,  shares the essentials of digital citizenship and best practices for blending digital citizenship into lesson plans. You will…