ResourceHub Category: School or District Administrator

University of Wyoming: Creating consistency and simplicity with Promethean interactive displays
The University of Wyoming, located in the picturesque college town of Laramie, is home to approximately 12,000 students. Known for its residential campus and strong sense of community, the university […]
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Trauma-informed teaching strategies using interactive media
You’re reviewing some material you covered last week and call on a student who usually sits near the back. You know they know the answer because they aced the quiz […]
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Georgia district uses interactive technology to unlock student potential and inspires teacher enthusiasm
Located in north central Georgia, Newton County Schools (NCS) may be more than 200 miles from the Atlantic coastline, but that hasn’t kept Kristin Carter’s first grade class from getting […]
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South Carolina students explore the world from the comfort of their classrooms
In the summer of 2022, Darlington County School District (DCSD) experienced an edtech overhaul. With 21 schools, approximately 10,000 students, and 950 rooms, outfitting the large South Carolina district with […]
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Teacher-centric approach to edtech transforms Virginia schools
Tucked among the serene, rolling Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are four schools that make up Nelson County Public Schools (NCPS). This rural division is small enough that its 1,400 […]
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Three strategic considerations for school leaders
School strategy setting is a complex task for SLT. It requires balancing a fundamental set of school needs — baseline attainment, budgets, stakeholders, and government policies — with the particular […]
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Three tips for a more sustainable school
Climate change has been making headlines for years. Focus on the subject has sharpened and nearly everyone is paying attention. There’s increased pressure on both businesses and schools to boost […]
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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 […]
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How have staff shortages impacted educators this year?
When schools don’t have enough staff to support the number of students, it’s the children who need the most help who often suffer the most. Students with families in poverty […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Reciprocal teaching 101
Reciprocal teaching is a form of guided learning where students assume the role of teacher. This strategy is often employed in a small-group setting where students can be given more […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The not-so-hidden gems of ActivPanel 9
On a project with as many moving parts as the engineering of our all-new flagship ActivPanel 9, everybody has a feature that becomes especially significant to them. These details and […]
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Asynchronous learning: The greatest educational trend of 2023
Learning has evolved rapidly over just the last five years. Disruptive technologies, a global pandemic, and a growing desire among students to find and explore new learning styles have culminated […]
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Do school leaders see the value of edtech this year?
This year has been another tumultuous one for school leaders. After adapting to hybrid and remote learning, a new challenge has caused disruption across the school community: staffing shortages. The […]
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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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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 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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