Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…
Inspiration comes in many shapes and forms. Yet, regardless of the medium, it serves as food for the soul. As educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the weeds of day-to-day responsibilities. We forget to take moments to step back, re-evaluate, and allow ourselves to be reminded of why…
The power of G Suite (and especially G Suite for Education) is undeniable. This versatile cloud-based platform is full of easy-to-use document creation tools, organizational resources, and a myriad of ways to support the Four Cs. The Google team is highly dedicated to its educational offerings, so it’s no surprise…
We’re excited to unveil a fresh, new look here at Edvergent. In addition to some subtle updates to our company logo, we’ve given our product logos a facelift to best reflect our suite of services and our dedication to the educational space. With playful new colors and meaningful graphics…
Inspiration has kicked in and you’ve built an arsenal of great technology-rich lesson plans. You can hardly wait to unleash them in your classroom. Sound familiar? Digital learning is both thrilling and challenging. Before you introduce the latest tech tool or a new gadget, it’s important to define a roadmap…
Coding. It’s not a word we used 10 or 15 years ago in education, but it’s a word you need to know now. In simple terms, coding is telling a computer what you want it to do by typing in step-by-step commands for it to follow. Did you know that…
After months of user feedback, design changes and quality testing, Converge 2.0 is ready to launch! We have redesigned Converge to be quicker, easier and to provide an improved user experience. We have relied on great feedback from teachers and students to completely overhaul the user interface to make it…
Facebook Live is an exciting and powerful way to connect your classroom to the outside world! If you leverage Facebook for sharing classroom news, Live is a must try. Quickly and easily share real-time video feed with your followers! Create your own infographics
Does your desk look like this at the end of an instructional day? Do you ask yourself when you’ll ever find time to get all the grading done or even how you’ll transport the multiple stacks of paper home and then back to school? Do you start your day waiting…
The power of video as a learning tool is no secret to today’s educators. Videos have become an essential element in the classroom, but it isn't always easy to know if the students are engaged when it's shared. YouTube, Vimeo, Kahn Academy, and Discovery are just a few resources that are…