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Edtech Show & Tell

Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

By Ray Bendici, Diana Restifo published

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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executive coaching

How AI Can Help With Executive Coaching

By Michael Millington published

AI programs can work wonders with teachers and menial school tasks, but it can also help to expand executive coaching within the educational space.

Tech & Learning Webinars

By TL Editors last updated

Tech & Learning webinars feature education leaders and experts from across the country, discussing how they are solving some of the biggest challenges facing schools and districts, from AI and data privacy to mental wellness and cybersecurity.

Student led podcasts can have amazing effects on communication and leadership, even at the elementary level

Creating a Student Podcast

By Michael Millington published

A student podcast program can help establish communication skills, leadership skills, and a foundation in technology that all can create well-rounded lifelong learners.

Student leaders can help usher education into a new age of inclusiveness and understanding, especially when it comes to technology

Creating a Student Technology Leadership Program

By Michael Millington published

Preparing and implementing a student technology leadership program can provide real-world experience and propel students forward in their education and career.

Tech & Learning Week In Review

Tech & Learning and First Step Advisors Form Strategic Partnership

By TL Editors published

Collaboration will bring EdExec Summit to new heights by grounding the content, connections, and community in a shared mission to improve outcomes for all.

data privacy

The Role of School Leaders in Ensuring Ethical Technology Use and Data Privacy

By Steve Baule published

As technology continues to expand in education, school leaders need to drive its ethical use and the protection of student data.

Chatbots can help provide meaningful information, teach and tutor different levels, students, and give parents a safe introduction to AI technology

Using Chatbots To Create Personalized Learning Experiences

By Michael Millington published

Ever sift through endless amounts of information without finding what you are looking for? Wish a program could help you? Let’s talk about chatbots and how they can do just that.

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Best Free AI Image Generators

By Diana Restifo published

We test the best free AI image generators to see which are best for your needs.

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Brisk

Brisk: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published

Brisk is an AI teaching assistant that works with the curriculum intelligently.

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A child works with an educaitonal toy.

Competency-Based Learning and Microcredentials

By Erik Ofgang published

Competency-based learning is an important teaching strategy for students and teacher professional development. The strategy also connects naturally with microcredentials.

Almanack

What is Almanack and How Can I Use It To Teach?

By Luke Edwards published

Almanack is an AI tool designed to help teachers create slide decks, report cards and much more.

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Quizalize

What is Quizalize and How Can I Use It To Teach?

By Luke Edwards published

Quizalize gamifies quiz based learning to help in education.

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Boom Cards

What is Boom Cards and How Does It Work? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated

Boom Cards uses number- and letter-based tasks to have students practice and improve skills

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Flippity

What is Flippity and How Does It Work? What's New?

By Luke Edwards last updated

Flippity is a Google Sheets add-on that lets you build quizzes, flash cards and more for education.

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An illustration of a computer with the letters AI written.

Explaining Your School’s AI Approach To Parents

By Erik Ofgang published

As more and more schools are using AI, an award-winning educator shares tips for making sure parents are on board with it.

Story Xperiential

Story Xperiential: How to Use It to Teach Storytelling

By Luke Edwards published

Story Xperiential teaches students Pixar-level creativity, direct from the pros.

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SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher: How to Use It for Special Needs Education

By Luke Edwards published

SEN Teacher is a well established online resource for special needs teaching.

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Magic School AI

MagicSchool: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published

MagicSchool uses AI to help with teaching across a range of areas for an all-round offering.

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SchoolAI

SchoolAI: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published

SchoolAI supports teachers and students in bespoke learning using artificial intelligence.

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An image of a Google logo.

Gemini: Teaching With Google’s AI Chatbot

By Erik Ofgang published

Gemini, Google’s flagship generative AI model, can help educators with lesson planning and more, though it's not as effective as platforms specifically designed for education

Actively Learn

Actively Learn: How to Use It to Teach Reading

By Luke Edwards published

Actively Learn is an online reading platform designed to work around teachers and students.

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MAXCases

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAXCases Shield Extreme-X2 with 3.5mm Adapter and Tamper-Resistant Design for iPad 10/11 Offers Stronger Protection for Schools

By MAXCases published

MAXCases Shield Extreme-X2 offers new features to improve protection and flexibility.

WyreStorm

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - WyreStorm Technologies NHD-510-TX Helps to Deliver Engaging Lessons While Optimizing Resources and Reducing Downtime

By WyreStorm Technologies published

The NHD-510-TX is a versatile AV over IP encoder designed to meet the unique needs of modern educational environments.

HMH Read 180

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - Empowering Students through Reading Intervention: Celebrating 25 Years of Read 180

By HMH published

For 25 years, Read 180 has been a trusted tool for educators, helping students overcome reading challenges and achieve academic success.

classroom cloud

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: classroom.cloud by NetSupport Provides A 3-in-1 Education Solution

By Netsupport published

classroom.cloud is an indispensable tool for navigation, troubleshooting, and keeping kids on task

Teacher points to apple on LG CreateBoard

CASE STUDY: Jamestown, NY Public Schools Create District Of The Future With LG Createboards In Every Classroom

By LG published

Over 500 of the district’s classrooms will welcome Fall 2024 students with digitally enhanced learning opportunities that leverage the latest interactive tools and enable centralized system-wide control.

Hours of Code: Past & Present

Hours of Code: Past & Present

By Gwen Solomon published

CTL Chromebook Plus PX141G Series

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: CTL's Chromebook Plus: Empower Teachers and Staff, Streamline IT Management

By CTL published

The new CTL Chromebook Plus PX141 Series empowers teachers, staff, and advanced students to be more productive, creative, and connected.

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