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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

When I look back at my time in the classroom, memories that most often pop up are seeing and hearing my students work together to finish a project. Many times, they were in groups of three or four busily drawing, coloring, writing, talking. For the life of me, I can barely remember the projects themselves, but I can remember the chatter, laughing, arguing, and smiles when the project was finished. I used to feel like, this is learning! Many teachers have probably experienced and felt that same sense of excitement and accomplishment. When we see our students fully engaged and involved in a project, it reveals their interests and connection to the topic. You will likely see many ‘aha’ moments.