As the Director of Educational Technology, Duane Embry knows how important it is that EdTech works well for students, teachers, and the district. After a year of using NetRef, he’s found that this device and classroom management tool does just that. Learn how teachers in Walton County School District (GA)…

Most educators have spent the majority of 2020 test-driving different distance learning strategies. After months of trial and error, some best practices have surfaced. Borrow these great ideas (if you’re not using them already) to maximize productivity and learning even if you can’t be in school. Bonus! Included in the…

Things that are simple when you’re teaching in a classroom get complicated when learning is remote. How are you taking attendance on Zoom? How can you tell what students are doing on the other side of the screen? How do you make sure everyone is on the same page during…

Support Learning This School Year — No Matter Where It Takes Place Most school districts are planning for some form of remote learning at some point during the 2020-21 school year. And if/when that happens, devices will play a critical role in facilitating instruction Watch this on-demand webinar to hear…

This summer, NetRef joined educators and education experts (online, of course) at the virtual ConnexionED conference to discuss their experiences with remote learning in the spring — what worked, what didn’t and what they’re doing to make it a more enriching experience for teachers, students and parents this school year.…

Learn how NetRef can help you minimize distractions and maximize learning if instruction goes remote. Whether learning takes place in person, online or a blend of both, NetRef can support teaching and learning in your school or district this year to ensure that students stay engaged and learning goes on…

The inaugural virtual ConnexionED is Aug. 3-14 and NetRef is a sponsor! Register now to participate in virtual educational sessions, learn about exciting new products, and get advice for navigating teaching and learning during a global pandemic. In addition, attendees get the opportunity to schedule 1:1 virtual meetings to explore…

With remote learning, even something as simple as knowing who's present can be a challenge. Track who's engaged in learning activities when they're at home with NetRef’s new Student Engagement report. Simply set rules for how long students need to be online each day and even which sites they must…

Man, do we miss conferences for so many reasons! Conferences give us a chance to connect with educators; hear their concerns about managing and monitoring EdTech and device usage; and explain how NetRef can help. Since all of our upcoming conferences are cancelled, and we can’t chat with you on…

When Monroe County Schools (GA) developed its distance learning policy in January 2019, educators simply wanted a 3-5 day alternative learning plan in place in the event schools needed to close for bad weather. They probably never guessed this would become a roadmap for navigating remote instruction during a global…