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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

eSchool News

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. There are three components involved in finding edtech tools that work and support student engagement: 1.

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How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

EdTech Magazine

As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. .

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

From Providence, Rhode Island to Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had the privilege to travel and work with over 2,300 district leaders from almost 500 school districts over the past year through the Future Ready Initiative. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016.

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

Want to hear another episode on technology tools? Jon has served as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Technology at the county level. VICKI: Happy edtech tool Tuesday. So John, what is our edtech tool today? And this is the beauty of technology. What grade?

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Rockstar Educators Wanted!

There is no box

These positions will report to me (the CTO) in the Technology Services Department and have the opportunity to work with Mary Fran Lynch , our current #eduawesome Instructional Technology ToSA. We are 1:1 Chromebooks 3-6th with a 6th grade 1:1 take home starting next year. Great things are happening in Union School District!

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State Contract Win Brings Impero Software’s Multi-device Remote Monitoring and Management Solution to New York Schools

techlearning

10, 2018 – Impero Software, specialist providers of remote monitoring and management software for education, in conjunction with ENA, a provider of comprehensive technology solutions for education institutions and libraries, has been selected for a New York state contract covering classroom management, school safety and device management software.

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Two Edthena Partners Featured in National Broadband Imperative Report

Edthena

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. We’re thrilled to share that two of our partners were profiled for their forward-thinking use of technology. Cornerstone Academy. Vrain Valley Schools.