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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey.

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Subscriber Special: 25 Digital Tools for Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

January 8th-11th the 53-page PDF, “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” for free! “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” is a thorough discussion on which are the most useful tools in a K-8 classroom. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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CoSN Report Explores Top K–12 Challenges, Trends and Tech Tools

EdTech Magazine

Each year, CoSN evaluates the state of K12 education through the lens of the industrys top hurdles (barriers), accelerators (megatrends) and tech enablers (tools). Instead of focusing solely on technology as a What makes this report invaluable is its approach.

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Infrastructure Upgrades Allow Schools to Improve Clock, Bell and Phone Technologies

EdTech Magazine

There are many technologies that help keep a school running smoothly. Clocks, bells and paging systems may not be the flashiest educational technology tools in K–12 buildings, but without these systems, the school day would fall apart for lack of structure.

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Keeping Students Safe and Productive on Devices

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

With the ever-evolving classroom, technology has become omnipresent in students’ learning. It’s vital to understand the risks and know how to keep students safe while maximizing technology learning potential.

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NEW: Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 3/29/2025

The CoolCatTeacher

I used Diigo for years and have been missing the functionality I had in that tool. This tool lets me bookmark and then generate a report that I can then share. I shared this thought and graphic on her post that gives insight to some early observations I have on this tool. until we had to give up because it wouldn't edit.

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Display Technology Enhances the Student Experience in the Classroom and Beyond

EdTech Magazine

These displays, which can be placed in classrooms, hallways and even stadiums, are multipurpose engagement and communication tools. Here are some of the ways they engage today’s K–12 students. Digital Signage Improves Campuswide Communication A rotating calendar of events,…

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

Claris Connect automates the import of student information system (SIS) data and creates Managed Apple IDs at scale, giving students and teachers access to necessary technology and tools. Educator-designed Jamf technology solutions. Working together, these product solutions can supercharge your IT administration.

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Transform Your Classroom with Apple

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

To unleash the full potential of the technology and create the best learning environment, you need to understand the tools and resources available, and develop an education-focused, comprehensive plan, from equipment purchase to deployment, management and use in the classroom and beyond.

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Maximize the Power of Multiple Technology Ecosystems

In education specifically, schools invested in Google education tools or considering these services may believe Chromebook is the only viable hardware to take advantage of Google. Google services power collaboration and productivity for education and business organizations across the world.

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6 eLearning Trends in Custom eLearning Solutions

The most forward-looking articles make the case for hologram technology that will soon be available. There is no doubt that the technology available at affordable prices will be fascinating in the next 5-10 years. But technology, at its core, is simply a set of tools. And tools need a context and a plan.

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The LMS Workbook for K-12 Leaders

The integration of technological tools to support learning has created a new personalized experience for students. Download this workbook and discover what you need to build an ecosystem that saves teachers time and improves student outcomes. Download the workbook today!

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

This session, featuring industry visionary Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape, explores practical ways for educators and instructional designers to impart these essential tactics onto students and trainees through manageable tweaks to curriculum, assessment, and technology.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

Through advances in technology and access to care, managers can be empowered to serve as the front line of defense to help identify employee Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder (AUD and SUD) concerns before they escalate. Join us for this important how-to discussion. August 24th, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT