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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. Most companies offer such opportunities.

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Edtech Companies Need to Engage Families Now

Digital Promise

In a recent EdWeek Market Brief webinar , presenters discussed survey and interview findings regarding parents and caregivers’ edtech needs at this time. Edtech companies need to simplify their explanations about what their products offer learners, which should move beyond short-term, “freemium” possibilities.

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Transform Your Meetings: 3 Ways to Drive Inclusivity with ViewBoard Technology

ViewSonic Education

In our recent article Best Practices for More Inclusive Meetings , explored why it’s important to foster inclusivity in your meetings and how technology plays a role. Most companies know that diversity makes for a stronger workforce, but diversity isn’t the same as inclusivity.

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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The Summer of COVID-19 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Education Companies

Edsurge

For companies that target teachers, this is a good time to do some contingency planning as well—to be ready to assist educators no matter what scenario they find themselves in come fall. Companies that provide this assistance to teachers directly will be rich in prospects.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

The CoolCatTeacher

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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Free MLK Lesson Plans

Ask a Tech Teacher

If you’re an edtech company interested in helping spread Ask a Tech Teacher resources to everyone, contact us at askatechteacher@gmail.com. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. BTW, we’re always open to sponsors. We love sponsors!