Category: Tools

  • Lessen Risk and Increase Safety for Students on Using Laptops

    Lessen Risk and Increase Safety for Students on Using Laptops

    Long before remote learning hit an all-time peak in 2020, students were steadily using laptops in the classroom. They provide students with a potent mix of essential technical methods and portability. Pre-pandemic, many schools have introduced them into classroom instruction, providing more effective note-taking of modern, versatile communication strategies, and more. Computers and Distance Learning…

  • Improving Student Participation in Your Virtual Classroom

    Improving Student Participation in Your Virtual Classroom

    Some students regularly raise their hands to participate in the discussion in every school, and others are unwilling to engage. If they’re introverted, like to ponder for a bit before they contribute, or have a rough day, it can be hard to get kids into conversations that are hesitant to add their voices. During remote…

  • How to Build the Next Generation of Electrical Engineers

    How to Build the Next Generation of Electrical Engineers

    Most people only think about the electricity that powers our homes and gadgets when it’s lacking. When the power is humming, we tend to take it for granted. The trouble is, the network that delivers the electricity to keep our lights on, known as the grid, is sometimes pushed to its limits. High demand can…

  • Here Comes the Dell 3100

    Here Comes the Dell 3100

    In the educational sector, Dell has again continued their expansion with their latest flagship Chromebook Laptop – the 3100 and the 3100 2-in-1.  The 3100 has a semi-rugged design that can be supplemented with a separate protective case. It’s got a spill-resistant display, and other features designed for the unpredictable, and often destructive educational environment.  …

  • Apple Announces its 2019 iPads

    Apple Announces its 2019 iPads

    The EDU sector has deeply embraced the entry-level iPad 9.7” for use in classrooms by students, teachers, and administrators. Now, Apple is coming out with a new 10.5 inch iPad Air to give K-12 and higher education more options.  This new iPad version has a remarkable 10.5-inch display with noticeably thinner bezels, a faster chipset…

  • 4 Ways to Implement VR Learning in Your Classroom

    4 Ways to Implement VR Learning in Your Classroom

    Virtual reality is one of the most buzz-worthy technology topics of the moment. From video game enthusiasts to tech lovers, the development and accessibility of VR technology has people talking. Unsurprisingly, it’s making its way into K-12 classrooms all over the world, giving educators a way to immerse their students into limitless virtual experiences, from…