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4 Ways to Celebrate STEM/STEAM Day

Schools have been introducing STEAM education initiatives at a steady pace. As Friday – National STEM/STEAM Day – approaches, here are a few ideas for bringing STEAM to life in the classroom. Continue reading →

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is filled with things that go bump in the night. With scary stories being told all month long, it’s not uncommon for people to feel a little uneasy this time of year. However, October is not only time to hear about monsters— it’s also a time to manage threats lurking online. Continue reading →

Introducing STEAM and EdTech into Project Based Learning

In our previous blog post, we explored the connections between STEAM and Project Based Learning (PBL) and how projects could include core tenants from each. Today, we’ll focus on teachers who have already begun integrating these strategies, as well as how edtech fits into the larger scheme of things. Continue reading →

Are Project Based Learning and STEAM the perfect pair for Educators?

In terms of education buzzwords, Project Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM initiatives are pretty high on the list. Where are the intersections between the two and how can teachers utilize the core tenants of each to create juggernaut learning experiences? Continue reading →

Unexpected Opportunities in the K-12 Buying Cycle

All edtech is not created equal. Learn more about the buying cycles for different product types. Continue reading →

3 Ways to Influence the EdTech Influencers

As the people who spend the most time interacting with students, teachers are often the end-users when it comes to edtech products. Their influence can be underrated by edtech sales and marketing professionals because they are not always the decision makers for their schools or districts. Continue reading →

Easy as 1-2-3: Simplifying the learning process in a world full of distractions

There are a million things to distract students from learning, but there are also ways to help remove distractions in the classroom and at home using technology. Continue reading →

How Edtech is Fighting the Effects of Climate Change in Schools

We’ve seen the positive impacts that tech can have on the environment when looking at examples in other fields, like electric cars and smart homes that promote energy saving and green living. There are also initiatives to bring these energy-saving techniques into schools. Continue reading →

Education Trends: Climate Change & Education

While 55% of teachers do not study climate change with their students, 84% of parents with children under the age of 18 think that they should learn about it in school. Continue reading →

Workforce Projections Inform Teaching Trends

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2018, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is quickly approaching. Over the next three years, the report projects that four technological advances will have a big impact on existing business models and practices. “Ubiquitous high-speed mobile internet; artificial intelligence; widespread adoption of big data analytics; and cloud … Continue reading →