ISTE 2016 Infographic: The Media’s Ed Tech Watchlist
It’s that time of year again! Time to hit the show floor, share the latest product improvements and meet with…
Harnessing the Power of Connection through LinkedIn
“Networking is making new friends, keeping up with old ones and helping a friend who needs it.” Standing in front…
Exploring How Special Education Fits into Testing Accountability Under the ESSA
The number of students in special needs programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) is on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Education, there were a reported 5.83 million students with disabilities in 2014, a population that outnumbers English Language Learners (ELL) in public schools by 1.4 million.
The 1-2-3 on 1:1 Classrooms
Students today are surrounded by digital technology at home and in school, and are asked to learn in an “anytime,…
2nd Young Professional’s Night Highlights Transition to First “Real” Job
This is a popular time of year for college seniors to start the job hunt in earnest. Students have accumulated…
Makerspaces in Education
In business incubators, technology labs and startup environments across the country, makerspaces have provided a place for like-minded individuals to…
Educating Local Communities on School Safety – Case Study
A client that develops and deploys visitor management systems for schools and districts aimed to educate members of a community about how the new system would work in their schools. The technology requires school visitors to present a photo ID that is scanned against a sex offender database. By raising awareness of the system through local media outreach, the client was able to communicate that the new safety measure was in place at community schools and show other districts the effectiveness of the program.
A Closer Look at ESSA and Education Technology Part 2
In part one of our Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) blog series, we listed provisions included in ESSA that will affect…
A Closer Look at ESSA and Education Technology Part 1
It’s been just over two months since President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law, and members…
Bringing Awareness to Autism
A two-year study done by the CDC showed a stable ratio (one in 68 eight year-olds) of students affected by…