EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

Sharing artificial intelligence projects as an art teacher yields mixed reactions, Tim Needles said at FETC 2025 in Orlando, Fla. Needles, who works as an art teacher and a technology integration specialist for New Yorks Smithtown Central School District, explained in a presentation Wednesday that the teacher and ed tech communities are often excited by the AI art he shares, whereas his artist friends and followers are more inclined to criticize it.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2025

I was recently sitting with my friends 9-year-old son, Guillermo, as he teed up a YouTube video on the TV. Id wanted to get a kids perspective on brain rot, Oxford University Press 2024 word of the year that describes both low-quality video content and what seemingly happens to the mind after watching too much of it. Naturally, I sought out someone with on-the-ground experience.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

As a former high school English teacher, I constantly find myself looking for the stories in the world around me. Whether they happen through social media platforms or face-to-face conversations, our stories define us. They help us understand ourselves and learn from each other. However, this means that we must be able hear the stories around us and be literate enough to amplify them.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2025

When we invite students in as R&D partners and honor their lived experience as experts, novel and groundbreaking solutions can emerge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster greater interactivity. Their primary priorities were reliability, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. By pairing Vivi with a projector in every classroom, the district found an ideal solution that satisfied the needs of both teachers and technology staff.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Key points: AI literacy is critical for students–and for teachers 6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers arent familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in charge of teaching?

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JANUARY 16, 2025

I have created a number of Chrome extensions to meet specific needs of my district. This extension hides textbox editor for posting Google Classroom announcements. By default, when a new Google Classroom is created, the Stream is set to ‘Students can post and comment’ but that can lead to issues if the Classroom is not monitored by the teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed to help teachers and students stay engaged and focused. Merlyn empowers teachers to move around the classroom and manage classroom technology seamlessly, keeping distractions to a minimum and ensuring teachers and students remain connected.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 16, 2025

A big decision for schools is choosing the right device for students, especially for our youngest learners, as well as finding a device that works well for teachers. As a classroom teacher and co-author of Google Apps for Littles, Ive found that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet EDU G2 is the perfect solution to address these. The post 5 Ways the Lenovo Chromebook Duet EDU G2 Solves Your Chromebook Woes appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. At the same time, schools are placing a stronger emphasis on mental health, equity, and future-ready skills, ensuring students are not only academically successful but also are prepared for the challenges of today’s every-changing world.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Polypad is an award-winning digital math playground

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may be no greater imperative for educators than helping students navigate the evolving landscape of information. At FETC, Liz Collins, a senior product manager for K-12 at Gale, part of Cengage Group, is sharing best practices and stories from their customer school districts.

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Brainscape

JANUARY 16, 2025

So, you’ve decided to become a  Certified Financial Planner  (CFP®). Congrats! You’re basically signing up to become the MVP of financial wisdom—a human spreadsheet who can also tackle taxes, investments, and retirement strategies. The only thing standing between you and CFP® glory? That dastardly beast of an exam.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Linewize , the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria , announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new platform designed to transform data into actionable intelligence for K-12 schools and districts at Booth #1083. Linewize EdTech Insights brings a school district’s entire app inventory into one location, giving IT leaders deeper analytics into adoption, licensing, compliance, and more.

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Vizor

JANUARY 16, 2025

As SeamlessDesk is no longer available, IT managers affected are face the challenge of finding a reliable alternative. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, VIZOR is providing an expedited migration service for SeamlessDesk customers. This means your data, including tickets and custom fields, will be swiftly and efficiently transferred to VIZOR, ensuring minimal disruption to your support operations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids , the #1 early learning app trusted by over 100 million families worldwide, has teamed up with Moonbug Entertainment, the creators of global preschool favorites like Blippi and CoComelon. This exciting partnership means families using Lingokids can now enjoy exclusive content featuring Blippi, one of the worlds most popular preschool characters, designed to make learning even more fun for kids ages 2-8.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Winter is in full swing, and we know youre juggling everything from IEP meetings to keeping your students engaged during these chilly months.To make your life a little easier (and your lessons a lot more fun), weve rounded up some fantastic new Twinkl resources tailored just for you and your learners. Lets dive in!

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Once again, Pitsco Education has come to FETC with cutting-edge content that includes preK-12 core science, CTE, and hands-on STEM curriculum. Through Pitscos diverse range of products, interactive activities, standards-aligned curriculum, and scalable resources, the company creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences that enhance student involvement and promote lasting academic success.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Este artigo oferece uma variedade de planos de aula para crianas do Ensino Infantil ao Ensino Fundamental, com foco em temas como Cincias, Portugus, Matemtica, Histria e mais. Com nossos planos de aula para o 1, 2, 3, 4 e 5 anos, os professores encontraro estratgias eficazes para abordar conceitos e contedos mais complexos de maneira acessvel e envolvente.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

eSchool News scored a backstage tour of the latest Chromebooks, workstations, and peripherals offered by CTL, and was able to chat about how their lifecycle services help roll out successful, sustainable technology implementations for students, teachers, and staff. CTL is a global computing solutions provider on a mission to empower success at school, in the workplace, and at home.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Twinkl organizeaz un concurs creativ de scriere dedicat elevilor din clasele I-VIII, pentru a srbtori ,,Ziua Internaional a Cititului mpreun 2025. Micii scriitori sunt invitai s i dezvolte imaginaia i s creeze poveti originale pornind de la teme special alese pentru fiecare categorie de vrst.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

KinderLab Robotics, creator of the award-winning KIBO robot , is expanding its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 35 with Exploring with KIBO. Building on KIBO’s proven success in early childhood education, KinderLabs playful, screen-free robotics kits now offer a seamless learning progression that spans pre-K through 5th grade. The new curriculum includes 60 hours of standards-aligned lessons and activities specifically designed for upper elementary grades, with 20 hours of

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Websites displaying adult content will be required to use highly effective age assurance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a groundbreaking effort to help support its members with the creation of a recruiting portal. This collaborative effort brings together the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), LeagueOS, and the NECC to create the largest recruiting platform in North America.The recruiting portal will be managed by LeagueOS, the official competition platform of the NECC.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Experienced school and trust leaders share key dates for your leadership diary.

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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Leading the way for LG at this years FETC is LG’s new Google-compatible CreateBoard Pro TR3PN Series of interactive digital displays that are available to schools in 86-, 75-, and 65-inch screen sizes to meet virtually every application need. The new series includes built-in Android 13 software and the LG software suite, and boast a native resolution of 3,840-by-2,160 (UHD), brightness up to 400 nits and 50-point multitouch interaction.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Discover exciting ways kids in the USA can celebrate Chinese New Year! Explore museum exhibits, cultural events, and fun activities to learn about this vibrant tradition.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Lenovoannounced new hardware solutions that makes it easy for students and teachers to connect, collaborate, and engage from anywhere. The latest in Lenovo Educations portfolio includes new laptops, running Windows 11 or ChromeOS, built to help students and teachers embrace next-level digital learning, as well as take advantage of generative AI applications to boost everyday productivity.

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