Simms Independent School District’s (TX) one-to-one tech initiative provides take home devices for students in grades 6-12 and devices for in-school use for students in grades K-5. While most of Simms’ students are learning on-site during the 2020-21 school year, the district is supporting remote learners on a case-by-case basis.…

We talked with three staff members with Portage Community School District (WI) about how they’re taking advantage of NetRef’s many features. While each educator has their own uses for NetRef, a few common themes came up. Learn how Portage with its mix of hybrid, fully onsite and fully offsite students…

After looking at several other classroom management solutions, Lafayette County School District (MS) chose NetRef because it offers the oversight they needed to make sure students are on task. From device monitoring to professional development, learn how Lafayette uses NetRef to support student and teacher success with digital learning. Read…

Jennifer Savery supports tech integration in Humboldt, Iowa’s district of almost 1,500 students. Even though the district only started using NetRef in 2020, Savery says the system is already making an impact. Learn how teachers in Humboldt (IA) are using NetRef to monitor and manage device activity in class and…

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…