ResourceHub Category: Empowering Educators
High standards for higher education
As technology advances, so do the wants and needs of students and staff. And as higher education enrollment decreases, educators are constantly looking for ways to engage students and enhance […]
Read more »Artificial intelligence in classrooms
When you think of AI, using it in a classroom may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, many educators say they’re open to using AI to […]
Read more »Are Promethean boards obsolete?
As students break for the summer, educators are in the classroom weighing changes and improvements for the new school year. In the middle of the furthest wall in the room […]
Read more »Teacher turned IT
Perspective from both sides of the panel “On a good day with teaching there’s nothing like it, working with kids,” said Patrick Sullivan, director of technology for Rome City school […]
Read more »Talking tech: Keeping students and teachers engaged with upgraded edtech in Washoe County
“Yes!” was the collective agreement when one of Lincoln Park Elementary School’s fifth-grade teachers, Kaitlynn Snyder, asked her students if they were ready to tackle the day. A new interactive […]
Read more »Beyond the classroom: How mLearning can inspire students on-the-go
Mobile learning has become pervasive over the last two decades. In the exciting world of easy-to-access digital media, traditional means of education have been slowly phased out in favor of […]
Read more »ActivPanel Portfolio Guide
We have one goal—to make education technology more powerful and more useful every day. By understanding exactly what you need in the classroom and tailoring the tech to make your […]
Read more »Trailblazing technology: The rise of AI in education
As America’s youth becomes more accustomed to spending significant portions of their day looking at screens, educators must adapt. What does AI in a classroom look like? While we’ve been […]
Read more »ActivInspire 3.0 launches with a fresh look and enhanced features
Highlights of ActivInspire 3.0 include enhanced performance, updated visuals, and an improved user interface. Replacing the dashboard, a new homepage welcomes teachers to the program as it launches. Changes to […]
Read more »Assistive technology in the classroom
Laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect the civil rights of people with disabilities, including young children and students. One of the ways schools comply with the ADA […]
Read more »What is student engagement?
Student engagement is a commonly discussed concept which all educators agree is of vital importance. It’s a large part of the reason tools such as interactive whiteboards (also known as […]
Read more »The classroom guide to interactive whiteboards: what they are and how to use them
An interactive whiteboard is this generation’s take on traditional whiteboards. Also known as digital whiteboards or smart whiteboards, these interactive displays are used in various classroom and educational settings to […]
Read more »Are schools giving social-emotional learning the attention it needs?
The 2023 State of Technology in Education report revealed that social-emotional learning (SEL) is the top priority in schools for the second year in a row. Social-emotional learning helps students […]
Read more »Transformation is happening. Here’s how you can be a part of it.
Judging from our 2022/2023 State of Technology in Education Report, the evidence is clear: school communities everywhere are on a transformation journey. A journey led by students—digital natives who believe […]
Read more »Promethean: Recognizing Earth Day every day
From weather phenomena to natural disasters, our natural world covers a vast expanse of intellectually stimulating topics. Topics that are far too vital to the health and future of the […]
Read more »Looking for something fast and fun? Enhance your classroom with these different ideas
Unique ways of presenting your lessons can do wonders for student engagement and social-emotional learning. Promethean offers tools to assist you in getting this spring off to a great start […]
Read more »3 things students taught us about edtech
At Promethean, we keep the teacher-student bond at the center of everything we do. Which is why we’re deepening our understanding of it—by learning firsthand from students how they believe […]
Read more »Experiential learning for differentiated students
Educators understand that, because each student is unique with different needs, they require a different teaching approach. Experiential learning opens up ways for educators to engage students without being limited […]
Read more »2023 State of Technology in Education Report: The benefits of reflection in education
Reflecting on schoolwork is a core part of the learning process. Unfortunately, students are often left to do this on their own, without educators dedicating time to structured reflection in […]
Read more »Evaluating interactive smart panels: the checklist
A healthy edtech ecosystem is one that’s right-sized for your school and district, future-proofed for years to come, and tailored to the community of teachers, students and administrators who rely […]
Read more »Classroom lightbulb moments with the ActivPanel
The ActivPanel is a front-of-class display designed to empower teachers, but that doesn’t mean students don’t benefit as well. In fact, our customer stories about the schools and communities we […]
Read more »Dedicated technology director leaves a lasting legacy in Cherokee County
John James, director of information technology at Cherokee County School District (CCSD), knew that technology was the means for keeping students engaged in learning, and he was deeply committed to […]
Read more »History of women in STEM
They struggled, broke boundaries, and pioneered discoveries and ideas. And they were women. For as long as humans have labored in the pursuit of knowledge, women have worked to advance […]
Read more »Experiential learning ideas for each subject
Experiential learning is one of the most popular trends in education. It’s based on the idea that students learn best through hands-on experiences, rather than just reading or writing about […]
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