Education Technology News

Education news roundup – December 2022

1. Why the pandemic’s spotlight on edtech is positive for schools and students         In many ways, the pandemic expedited the evolution, use, and capabilities of edtech in the classroom. The […]

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A guide to outfitting a classroom with edtech

A guide to outfitting a classroom with edtech

Equipping a classroom with new technology can be a daunting experience. Figuring out exactly what you need and where it should go can be confusing if you’re not familiar with […]

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Learning strategies for tactile learners

These sayings describe the core principles of tactile learning. Tactile learning – also known as kinesthetic learning – requires physically interacting with the world around you. This style of teaching […]

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Helping kinesthetic learners thrive in the modern classroom

Some children learn best by listening, others by seeing, and others by doing. This last group is known as “kinesthetic” or “tactile” learners, and they absorb the most information by […]

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Explain Everything is joining Promethean!

Today we’re announcing that Explain Everything, a leading digital whiteboard platform, will merge with Promethean. We are excited to share the news with our customers, administrators, and all of the […]

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Education Technology News

Education news roundup – November 2022

1. STEAM education can better communities Continuous technological advancements in classrooms and communities don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Introducing students to STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—at […]

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The US teacher training landscape 

Teacher training may be an essential component of an educator’s professional development, but our annual State of Technology in Education Report shows how widely this varies in practice. We’ve tracked […]

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Promethean explains: Edtech that doesn’t blow the budget 

While schools recognize the value of education technology in the classroom, their budgets are stretched across multiple strategic priorities. As a result, they are increasingly looking to make investments with […]

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How much tech training have teachers had this year? 

If teachers are to be in the best position to overcome the challenges of each school year and prepare themselves for the next, a proper commitment to training is essential.  […]

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Edtech upskilling for all levels of staff confidence 

For educators, edtech upskilling—keeping up with new technologies and upgrades to what they already use in the classroom—is a constant priority. It’s both important for the quality of their instruction […]

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A day in the life of a school leader 

School leaders hold ultimate responsibility for staff, student, and school performance. In charge of setting the school strategy each academic year, they’re held accountable for attainment drops and dissatisfaction. It’s […]

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7 reasons you’ll love the all-new ActivPanel

At Promethean, we lead the way in next-generation interactive displays for education, and our interactive display is at the forefront.   From the stress of exams and marking to managing a […]

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What’s behind the all-new ActivPanel?

After years of research and development, we’re delighted to announce the launch of ActivPanel 9, an interactive whiteboard that brings simplicity and innovation to the changing world of educational technology. […]

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Education Technology News

Education news roundup – August 2022

1. Combatting decreased engagement It’s no secret that the global pandemic and online learning affected student engagement in the classroom—both in person and virtual. But experts are confident that technology, […]

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Woman using an ActivPanel during class instruction

Partnership between technology and television delivers education in Puerto Rico

At the time COVID broke out, Puerto Rico was still recovering from Hurricane Maria, which had caused significant damage three years before. Communication infrastructure wasn’t fully restored across the island, […]

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Kids drawing on a ActivPanel

Canadian school district chooses Promethean to usher in a new era of learning

The Avon Maitland District School Board, located on the border of Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario, Canada, prides itself on delivering a first-class education to its 15,100 students. With its […]

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Join us at Camp Promethean

Recap: Camp Promethean 2022

Astounding numbers of educators and edtech professionals joined us for the 5th annual virtual Camp Promethean 2022 on Thursday, July 14th. Camp was presented with an imaginative virtual conference theme […]

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A Social-Emotional Learning Strategy

Contents: What is social-emotional learning? Differentiated learning for self-awareness and mindfulness Social awareness and emotional intelligence Reflective learning Collaboration and classroom community The benefits of social-emotional learning Schools have typically […]

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Learning Fatigue Explained

Learning fatigue and student engagement came to the forefront during remote learning, when students were thrown into a learning experience outside their usual classroom environment.   Ensuring students are stimulated and […]

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Social-Emotional Learning in a Digital World 

Educators find themselves in what might seem like a paradox. The digital world is expanding, with edtech continuing to be a vital aspect of teaching and learning. But the top […]

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Top Apps for Social-Emotional Learning 

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become one of schools’ top priorities. In an increasingly digital world, educators are turning to edtech to achieve this goal. Interactive displays like the ActivPanel, for […]

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Spartanburg School District Customer Story

Spartanburg School District One charts a path to a dynamic edtech future

In the rural, rolling landscape of upstate South Carolina, the 11 schools of Spartanburg School District One serve more than 5,000 students. This highly accomplished district has four blue ribbon […]

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Trending in Education - featuring Matt Cole, Senior Vice President

Trending in Education: SVP Matt Cole discusses classroom technology in edtech podcast

Matt Cole, Senior Vice President of the Americas at Promethean, joined Trending in Education podcast host, Mike Palmer, for a conversation about all things Promethean, classroom solutions, and the future […]

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Is education becoming more environmentally friendly?

Like every sector and industry, education has been compelled to review its environmental impact. Educators teach about the health of the planet, our ecology, and climate change to their students, […]

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