right edtech for school needs

Finding the right edtech to meet school needs

In education, everyone has their own goals. To decide which edtech to invest in, you need to look at the requirements of your whole school community—teachers, leaders, IT administrators, and […]

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teachers

What we learned from 1,300 teachers

We interviewed hundreds of educators to find out. Engaging remote students, tools for differentiated instruction, and staying relevant in a world where technology is essential to daily life are just […]

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ActivPanel 9

Ready for any teaching scenario

When we ask educators what defines the modern classroom, adaptability—the readiness to engage students in any teaching scenario—is usually top of mind.   We think of adaptability as a transformational capacity […]

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Creating Transformation Classroom

Welcome to the transformation classroom

What exactly do we mean when we talk about transforming the way the world learns and collaborates? To begin with, we focus on the one thing whose significance will never […]

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How to tell an edtech fad from a top tool

Edtech changes as much as the education landscape it supports, with new tools released and trends popping up all the time. While this offers school IT administrators a bounty of […]

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How do IT administrators feel about tech in their schools?

The benefits of technology on the teaching and learning experience are widely recognized. Edtech proved its value when schools were required to adapt to hybrid and remote learning—and it continues […]

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Creating Transformation Classroom

Creating transformation classrooms guide

Imagine a learning environment where all the tools a teacher needs are seamlessly connected. It’s a space that protects time for the planning, collaboration, and engagement that make lasting insights […]

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Adaptive Learning Strategies

Adaptive learning in education

Some students dread analytical subjects like math and science, while others find creative pursuits particularly challenging. In these moments of struggle, students often need one-on-one guidance from their teacher.  With […]

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differentiated instruction

What is differentiated instruction?

In the past, if a student wasn’t able to process a lesson, it was often seen as a personal failure. In addition to being discouraging, this meant the student had […]

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social and solitary learning styles

Teaching techniques for social and solitary learning styles

For some, group projects present an exciting opportunity to learn and engage with their peers. Others find these types of collaborative efforts only cause stress and reluctance. Why such a […]

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how to connect your classroom's edtech tools

How to connect your classroom’s edtech tools

To make the most of your edtech tools, it’s best to see them not as standalone devices or software, but as components that work together. Just as classrooms are designed […]

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Education Technology News

Education news roundup – December 2022

1. Why the pandemic’s spotlight on edtech is positive for schools and students         In many ways, the pandemic expedited the evolution, use, and capabilities of edtech in the classroom. The […]

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A guide to outfitting a classroom with edtech

A guide to outfitting a classroom with edtech

Equipping a classroom with new technology can be a daunting experience. Figuring out exactly what you need and where it should go can be confusing if you’re not familiar with […]

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Learning strategies for tactile learners

These sayings describe the core principles of tactile learning. Tactile learning – also known as kinesthetic learning – requires physically interacting with the world around you. This style of teaching […]

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What is experiential learning? 

Student engagement has always been a priority for educators, especially since the return to the classroom, and experiential learning is a key trend to help. Educators still believe the face-to-face […]

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The benefits of experiential learning for Special Educational Needs (SEN) students 

Students with special educational needs (SEN) represented 14.5% of the total American student population in 2020-21, according to the U.S. Department of Education, so it’s an important responsibility for educators […]

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Promethean takes our popular Timer, Spinner, and Annotate apps to the next level

Teachers love using our Timer, Spinner, and Annotate apps to enliven their lessons. So we’re excited to launch a brand new version of each that will make these popular apps […]

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Explain Everything is joining Promethean!

Today we’re announcing that Explain Everything, a leading digital whiteboard platform, will merge with Promethean. We are excited to share the news with our customers, administrators, and all of the […]

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reading and writing learning style tips

Reading and writing learning style: Tips for teachers and technology in the classroom

Reading and writing learners naturally learn best by taking notes, choosing printed books over audiobooks, and prefer using closed captions while watching videos. It’s easy to overlook students who learn […]

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Education Technology News

Education news roundup – November 2022

1. STEAM education can better communities Continuous technological advancements in classrooms and communities don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Introducing students to STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—at […]

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Education Technology News

Education news roundup – October 2022

1. How technology can aid interest and engagement during teacher shortages and high demand for substitutes    Teacher shortages, unfortunately still very prevalent across the country, have reached a universal peak […]

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The US teacher training landscape 

Teacher training may be an essential component of an educator’s professional development, but our annual State of Technology in Education Report shows how widely this varies in practice. We’ve tracked […]

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Promethean explains: Edtech that doesn’t blow the budget 

While schools recognize the value of education technology in the classroom, their budgets are stretched across multiple strategic priorities. As a result, they are increasingly looking to make investments with […]

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Promethean explains: Digital-first teaching

As educators consider how to teach most effectively since returning to the classroom, they’re looking for a future-proof approach aligned to the shifts they’ve seen. A core component of this […]

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