Google.org is donating a $50 million block of grant money to education tech nonprofits striving to create equal access to education around the world. The money, and in-kind services from Google, will support organizations working to bring quality educational materials and teacher training to students in developing nations, and to help students in crisis maintain their education.

Spread the loveEdtech entrepreneurs all set out with good intentions; to better education. While noble, these intentions are met with many obstacles and failure is easy.  Only 14% of teachers use digital curricula weekly. So while the doors of opportunity seem open, the market is saturated with products that never make their way into the classroom. If edtech entrepreneurs are to flourish, they need to address the fears that educators have about technology while pushing innovation. Below are 10 Tips for EdTech Entrepreneurs Talk to Teachers and Students As with any product, you need to know what the consumer needs. […]

The Shake Up Learning Blog by Kasey Bell offers educational technology and digital learning resources, tips and tricks, tutorials, Google cheat sheets and more to educators across the globe.

Combine the amazing possibilities of Google Forms with QR Codes to create an awesome review activity for your students!!!

EDpuzzle has made another great addition to their already amazing tool! Read about how you can award partial points for student responses!

Thoughts, ideas, and comments on educational technology by author and speaker John Sowash

Built-in security features and best practices keep school printers safe.

In a recent announcement, Thales, a security provider for critical information systems, cybersecurity and data, has released the results of its 2017 Thales Data Threat Report, Advanced Technology Edition, which was issued in conjunction with analyst firm 451 Research.

Spread the loveClassroom management is a skill that educators struggle with daily. Management strategies have to be adapted to fit different classroom sizes, age group, and behavioral patterns. Technology brings with it excitement, but in the classroom, it is another aspect that educators have to police. Younger students naturally require more observation, but regardless, classroom management is an important aspect of any successful class. So, below are some ideas on how to use technology in the classroom but still be in control of the happenings behind the screens. Historically, the classroom has changed very little in its layout. Teachers speak […]

If you're looking for lesson ideas for movie-making on Chromebooks, this post has a step by step guide for getting started with Spark Video.

Thoughts, ideas, and comments on educational technology by author and speaker John Sowash

Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

Many potential uses for connected devices impact facilities and operations rather than teaching and learning.

K–12 IT managers weigh in on how data drawn from the Internet of Things will impact schools.

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A group of tech-savvy librarians offer up a list of their favorite education apps this year.

A few years ago, I was using satirical news to research the accuracy of news sources. Today, there is an abundance of misinformation online which creates a great opportunity for us to teach our students media literacy with fake news. Develop Students into Knowledge Constructors In 2016, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) revisited its […]