ResourceHub Category: Teachers

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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How Google Classroom and Promethean work together
The students are just not getting it. You’ve covered this material for the last three class periods, and they have checked out. So what’s the solution? Interactive games? More real-world […]
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What is an EDLA-certified device and do I need one?
Think about how much time you’ve spent trying to get technology to interface with other tech. From setting up a presentation to getting an audio file to play, we’ve all […]
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The benefits of distance learning for students and teachers
For many American teenagers, heading to college is a right of passage. It is a time of exploration, independence, and finding their path in life. However, things are changing. While […]
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Future proofing classroom technology: A conversation to help educators stay ahead of the curve.
Have you ever wondered if your technology will stand the test of time? Be sure to check out the Easy EdTech podcast for a conversation between host Monica Burns […]
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How technology improves education for students with disabilities
If you’ve worked as a teacher, you know that seeing a student struggle to learn is one of the toughest parts of the job. Sometimes, it’s their attitude that holds […]
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Maximizing culturally responsive teaching with technology in the classroom
One of the challenges educators face in the classroom is planning lessons that reach students from different backgrounds. Every class a teacher has will be filled with diverse learning styles, […]
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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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Southern Arizona district shows commitment to students and teachers with edtech transformation
When it comes to education technology, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) has taken a future-forward approach, recently initiating a massive overhaul centered on upgrading classrooms with new ActivPanel displays. In […]
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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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Enhance Early Childhood Education with Interactive Technology from Promethean
Early childhood education is critical for children’s development and future academic success. It’s a time when they acquire important social, emotional, and cognitive skills, as well as an opportunity to […]
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Rural Tennessee district finds its perfect edtech solution with ActivPanel LX
Tucked in the rolling hills of rural, eastern Tennessee, the seven schools in Rhea County School District (RCSD) serve more than 4,000 students. A longtime Promethean partner, RCSD could only […]
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What should student data really be used for?
Today, personal information is constantly being collected and schools are no different. There are two types of student data commonly being harvested; performance information collected by teachers and held by […]
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Digital literacy in the classroom: How important is it?
The digital world offers tremendous benefits to us all. It provides platforms that allow us to connect and collaborate. It opens up opportunities to learn about new and important issues, […]
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Project panel: An all-in-one solution for better edtech in Washoe County, Nevada
In 2023, Washoe County School District (WCSD) in Reno, Nevada, set out to provide all 64,000 students access to the best possible educational tools. First on the to-do list was […]
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How can technology be used for instant assessment?
With so much disruption to education over the last several years, accurate information about a student’s current level of understanding is especially crucial to ensuring all students achieve their full […]
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Tools to unite summative and formative assessment
To understand how to unite summative and formative assessment it’s important to discuss not just how they differ, but how they are alike. They both assess student progress, of course. […]
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Types of summative assessment and formative assessment
“When the cook tastes the soup, that’s formative. When the guests taste the soup, that’s summative.” Robert E. Stake, Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Illinois Formative assessment […]
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Refreshing pedagogy with the ActivPanel
Education helps define modern civilizations. Its profound influence has shaped society. While the structure of formal schooling began in the 18th century, its journey has continued to evolve over the […]
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How does hybrid learning drive student engagement?
When schools were forced to fully or partially close because of the global pandemic, educators had to simultaneously manage remote and in-person teaching. In other words, apply a hybrid learning […]
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Virtual science lab ideas
As the spotlight on science careers grows brighter, ensuring students are prepared for the journey ahead becomes crucial. Fortunately, many students thrive when engaging in hands-on experiments and activities. Yet, […]
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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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Five ways to maximize engagement in elementary schools
Engaging students is one of the biggest challenges facing teachers now and in the future. Sustaining their interest can be difficult, and a lack of understanding about what ‘engagement’ means only […]
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Brain breaks for middle school and high school students
In today’s fast-paced digital world, we must recognize the significance of providing students with moments of rest to recharge and refocus. As educators, you know how important it is to […]
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