As schools gear up for the 2023-24 school year, educators are on the lookout for the best tools and solutions to enhance teaching and learning in various environments. Tech & Learning's Awards of Excellence Best Tools for Back to School has emerged as a valuable guide to help educators discover products that support their work. This awards program encompasses a wide range of eligible products, including hardware, software, curriculum materials, and more, all conveniently categorized by grade levels to facilitate the search for suitable solutions. 

Topics: Education Technology, awards, edtech, technology, STEM education, MimioSTEM, Clevertouch, interactive displays, FrontRow, audio solution, audio, MyBot Recruit, IMPACT Lux, teacher microphones

Teachers have a demanding job. Teaching is rewarding, but it can also be stressful. That's why, during Self-Care Awareness Month, here are five practical tips for maintaining well-being while using educational technology. 

Topics: tips for teachers, SEL, edtech, Self-Care

When it comes to diverse classrooms, effective communication reigns supreme. Enter classroom audio tools – the superheroes ensuring every student hears and engages. Especially important for students with hearing challenges, they redefine learning environments. Delve into the significance of classroom audio and uncover five actionable strategies to utilize audio tech for inclusivity. Unleash these audio superheroes to empower every learner. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, edtech, Classroom Audio, student learning, audio solution, audio, Juno, teacher microphones, student microphones, wireless audio

In districts and schools, a comprehensive learning ecosystem is gaining attention as a powerful asset for driving innovation and progress. This ecosystem integrates technologies like interactive displays, digital signage, 3D printers, robots, and classroom audio to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By investing in the learning environment that teachers and students spend so much time in, benefits like increased engagement, access to state-of-the-art tools, and improvements in assessment scores are more achievable.  

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, edtech, technology, Connected Classroom, Learning Ecosystem

As educators, integrating technology brings new opportunities for engaging learning experiences and efficient classroom management. This new school year is the perfect time to leverage the potential of educational technology for a dynamic and productive learning environment. Whether you're well-versed or just starting your journey with Ed Tech, these top 10 practical tips and tricks will help you achieve your goals. 

Topics: Education Technology, tips for teachers, edtech, teacher resources

To leverage the transformative power of Education Technology (EdTech) and achieve impactful teaching outcomes, consider implementing these five key strategies: 

Topics: Education Technology, edtech

In the world of education, "ed tech ecosystem" means the cool tools and ideas that make learning work well. As teachers and school leaders, you know that how we teach is changing. Old-style chalkboards are turning into smart learning spaces where technology helps make lessons interesting. Key parts of this change include technology like interactive displays, 3D printers, audio systems, and easy-to-use software and applications. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, edtech, Connected Classroom

Technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic hubs of interactive learning. With the integration of interactive displays and educational software, students can actively engage with the curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of the subjects. Digital resources and online collaboration tools also enable educators to personalize instruction, helping to meet student learning styles and needs. This seamless blend of technology and education not only enhances student participation but also empowers teachers to create innovative and immersive learning experiences. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, edtech, learning resources, teacher resources

We are happy to announce a handful of updates to our Unplug'd, screen sharing app. Use this powerful software application to create collaborative and cooperative learning while gathering in-depth understanding of the students’ comprehension. Use the broadcast feature to deliver content right on the student’s device and share up to nine screens on your interactive display. Learn More

Topics: edtech, unplugd, MimioK12, Boxlight_Solutions

With the increase of education technology implementation comes the demand for information and resources on how to best use ed tech for instruction. The Mimio Educator blog aims to provide content that benefits educators in any learning environment. This year, our blog topics ranged from engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) lesson experiences to ideas for increasing student collaboration during instruction. Our most-read Mimio Educator blogs include resources like videos, sample lessons, and ideas that educators can apply right away. 

Topics: Education Technology, Mimio, edtech