Twitter remains one of the most powerful resources available for teachers. Where else can you quickly connect with like-minded educators willing to share, connect, and grow on a global scale - all from the comfort of your living room? Whether it’s a great lesson plan idea or the thrill of…
“It’s a game changer!” This is what our customers are already saying about Converge LMS. Well, we’re about to make an even greater impact. The learning management system built by teachers uniquely for K-12 is now offering schools and districts the opportunity to sign up for…drum roll, please… FREE…
Ever find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes or even hours in your day? Looking for the proverbial easy button? If you’re a Chrome user, Chrome extensions may hold the key to unleashing a new era of efficiency and workflow joy. Found in the Chrome Web Store, extensions are small…
As we dive into another exciting school year, students are returning to classrooms eager to share summer adventures. For many, those narratives include the words “Pokémon GO”! Across the globe, kids of all ages are rediscovering the world around them with the augmented reality, GPS-based mobile device game which uses…
Do you often find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes (or hours) each day? I think we’ve all been there, but as educators, a few more moments to grade those stack of papers or extend the perfect in-class discussion seems impossible at times. So, the idea of introducing a…
Educational conferences are always a great opportunity to connect and learn more about the great work schools are doing across the country. That especially holds true for the annual Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) Conference. It’s a chance for innovative Kentucky educators to gather and inspire, learn, and…
Digital Learning is alive and well in Boyle County Public Schools. Situated in Danville, KY, the district’s commitment to promoting anytime, anywhere learning led to the 2015-2016 school year deployment of 1800 Chromebooks to support a 1:1 environment for all middle and high school students. After much consideration of the…
The leaves are beginning to change and some of us have already reached the mid-semester mark. Now is a great time to reflect and evaluate your digital learning environment. Just as we use assessments to consistently monitor student progress and inform decisions, it’s equally important to gauge effectiveness with your…
There is no denying we live in an immersive technological world. The global community has never before seen such capacity to be connected, informed, and empowered thanks to digital advancements. The same opportunities to leverage the power of technology exist within our educational system, yet we have been slower to…
Ahh, summer! Days are filled with sights of lemonade stands, poolside chatter, and the opportunity to capture some much deserved rest and rejuvenation. Above all, summer is for memory making! Whether your plans take you across town or across the country, mobile technology can be a best friend to freeze…