Teachers of the UK & Europe: Kami is completely free for the rest of your school year
What is Kami? Enhance resources and PDFs to make your curriculum more engaging. Annotation Bring the paper and digital resources you’re already using to life with 40+ annotation tools. Text Recognition turns your scanned PDFs into fully interactive documents. Integration Kami integrates with Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams to assign, assess, and feedback. […]
ISTE 2023
5 top tips for ISTE What is ISTE? The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), is a nonprofit organization that focuses on accelerating innovation in education through the smart use of technology in learning environments. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering practical guidance, evidence-based […]
BETT Show
5 top tips for BETT What is BETT? BETT UK (Hyve Group) is an annual education technology conference, expo, and trade show that takes place at the Royal Victoria Dock, London. It gathers a global community of educators, innovators, and industry experts from around the world to showcase the latest advancements in education technology. This […]
Fun Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Who is St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland? Patrick was born in 385 A.D. when Ireland was still a pagan territory. He was actually born in Britain, not Ireland. But, when he was 16, Patrick was taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped six years later and became a priest. He eventually returned […]
Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom
Black History Month is an essential observance for people all over the world to celebrate and learn about the rich history and culture of Black people and their contribution to the progression and improvement of society. It’s a time to honor the many accomplishments of Black people throughout history and recognize the challenges they’ve faced […]
Why You Should Attend TCEA
TCEA 2023 is the expo to meet and start collaborations with like-minded educators who are passionate about the possibilities of educational technology. No matter if you’re a tech wizard or a self-professed technophobe, you’ll easily find the perfect sessions for you. There are over 700 keynote sessions with expert presenters covering a range of topics […]
Are you going to FETC?
Why you should attend FETC FETC will feature keynote speeches from industry experts and leaders, a robust and unrivaled agenda, and an expansive Expo Hall for exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions. It’s the place for entire education teams and technologists to come together, network face-to-face, learn about the latest in ed tech, and gain ideas […]
Why We Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of each year, Americans commemorate the life and work of an exceptional person — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). MLK was among the most influential figures in the African American civil rights movement during the 1960s. His leadership and rhetorical prowess were paramount to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 […]
Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Class
Why celebrate Kwanzaa? Celebrating different cultures matters. All students should feel safe to express who they are and share their beliefs, values, and traditions. There are roughly 42 million people who identify as African American in the US, and African American children account for around 15% of school students. Let’s take this opportunity to celebrate […]
Celebrate Hanukkah in Your Classroom
Blog is written by Rabbi Jonathon Simons. A Jewish studies teacher from the UK. He teaches coding and robotics to primary school children and is CEO of his own company Code Inventorz. Why celebrate Hanukkah? As our schools become more multicultural, celebrating different cultures in the classroom is increasingly important. All students should feel safe […]
Showing Gratitude with Friendsgiving
We’re often so busy in our day-to-day lives that we forget to show gratitude to the people who care about us the most, our friends. So, we thought, instead of having a traditional Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving dinner, why not put a slight twist on events and celebrate Friendsgiving instead? Because friends are worthy of […]
Don’t DIS my ABILITIES | Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
By Patricia Ferris, Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center Edited by Sam Fishel, Digital Content Specialist, Learning Technology Center While scrolling through my news feed recently, I came across a caption that I’ve been thinking about ever since – “Don’t DIS my ABILITIES!” Those four words have really stuck with me because they perfectly capture […]
