Education Technology

Enhancing Classroom Learning and Safety: The Power of Surround Sound and Instant Communication Systems

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, constant distractions can hinder students’ ability to learn and engage effectively. Noise, whether from hallways, neighboring classrooms, or other sources, can significantly impact their focus and comprehension. However, the implementation of innovative solutions like surround sound systems has emerged as a game-changer in addressing these challenges. Surround sound technology has…

Transforming Education: Embracing Technology for Inclusive Learning at Horizon Middle School

At Horizon Middle School, students’ diverse needs are met with a comprehensive range of educational programs. From regular education to gifted and talented, special education, and English language learners, the campus embraces inclusivity. However, when the news of prolonged remote learning arrived, it presented a significant challenge. Initially, integrating technology into the curriculum seemed daunting….

Navigating the New Normal: How Front Row’s Education Technology is Adapting to a Changing Landscape

In this enlightening discussion, Tyler Kern engages with Jens Holstebro, the President of Front Row, to delve into the state of education technology and its response to the changing academic landscape. The conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by schools during the pandemic and Front Row’s resilience in overcoming them. When schools unexpectedly closed…

From Home-Schooling to Public School, Improving Teen Internet Use Starts with Parents

A recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention highlights challenges in regulating teen internet use and the significant effects that social media and the web have on our country’s children. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which is released every two years, shows how toxic these influences can be for both…

The Inaugural 806 Technologies Learning Summit

It’s all hands on the education deck these days. The pandemic may be over, but the needs of students have never been more necessary than they are today. That’s why e- learning is vital in bridging gaps from student mental health to education equity and utilizing AV technology to enhance the teaching experience. This…

Leaving Nothing on or off the Field to Be Questioned: Chase Griffin Nil Athlete of the Year Talks About Building His Personal Brand

“Your personal brand is a promise to your clients…a promise of quality, consistency, competency, and reliability,” stated Jason Hartman, a high-profile investor. That seems to hold true not only in business but in morals, athletics, and who someone is as a person. They are the people who are leaving nothing on or off the field….

The Disrupted Future of Advanced Manufacturing: Episode 3

The future of advanced manufacturing begins with talent. However, talent in manufacturing isn’t always in plentiful supply. Skilled labor positions in industries like manufacturing are high in demand but short on workers, with a gap of 500,000 professionals. If the situation does not improve, the U.S. could see 2.1 million unfilled jobs in manufacturing…

Innovating Orthopedic Healthcare through Digital Engagement

Challenges in healthcare don’t solve themselves, and one solution does not rectify every situation. Challenge-solving is a team sport in healthcare, and it’s an industry always on the hunt for new players. Technology in healthcare is critical to solving problems in many areas of medicine. CT imaging advancements in data harnessing are leading to better…

Life Between Summers with Shannon Olsen

Being a teacher can be immensely rewarding just as much as it can be overwhelming. Some people who are inspired to teach later find other ways of utilizing the skills they learned in teaching to help out others outside just their classroom. So what kind of effect can children’s books aimed at classrooms have on…

Reinventing Education to Help with Student Behavioral Issues

A recent School Pulse Panel study revealed a concerning trend in U.S. education today, student behavior. The data within the study suggests schools are facing substantial behavioral challenges post-pandemic, and they feel they need more strategies to address them. Educator, Author, and Host of The Future of Education, Michael B Horn, said that when he…

Weaver: Learning About Employee Stock Ownership Plans

An employee stock ownership plan is a form of employee benefits that rewards workers by giving them a share in the company in the form of a stock. ESOPs, as they are dubbed, have steadily increased in popularity since their inception in the 1970s. So, what exactly is an ESOP, how do you know if…

The Educational Landscape in Crisis

All tutoring is not created equal—that doesn’t mean all tutoring is bad, different needs work for different people. Yet, even so, there is one tutoring method that seems to help kids tenfold: high dosage. So how does this tutoring method have an upperhand over other methods, and how is our current educational landscape in…

Raptor Alert: A Game-Changer in School Safety and Emergency Response

In today’s digitized world, innovations in technology are continuously reshaping our approach towards safety and security. A prime example of this is Raptor Alert, a breakthrough school safety software by Raptor Technologies, designed to provide rapid and targeted responses in emergencies. This system seamlessly amalgamates critical features such as geofencing, real-time messaging, and precise…

Welcome to the Future: ONE – Our Next Energy

The Disrupted Future of Advanced Manufacturing: Episode 2

Has the industrial manufacturing landscape leaped beyond experts’ understanding of what’s capable? Industry 4.0 is here, and those innovations and efficiencies, once touted, are now going into practice. From sustainable industrial manufacturing ‘lighthouse factories’ to NYU’s $1 billion investment in the Tandon School of Engineering, all eyes are fixed on making the technological breakthroughs necessary…

Building High-Performing Volunteers: The Importance of 1-on-1 Training and Advanced Concepts

Key Points: To build high-performing volunteers, 1-on-1 training and introducing advanced concepts are key.  This reinforces basic principles and expands knowledge, leading to better outcomes for the organization.  Invest in volunteer training today. Summary: Building on foundational knowledge and skills is crucial for high-performing volunteers. After mastering the basics, volunteers should receive 1 on…

Trust Changes Everything with Kim Nelson

The word trust is synonymous with many things. For some, trust means having confidence in something, believing in something, or having faith. For others, trust means having responsibility and accountability. No matter how you define trust, it remains an integral part of our everyday lives. Not only does trust help build connections and deepen relationships,…

Empowering Bilingual Success: Istation’s Game-Changing Impact on Urban Education

In this case study, a large urban school district with a significant number of emerging bilingual students faces the challenge of providing academic support without enough bilingual teachers. They use Istation products to address this issue to make a difference in urban education. The program helps diagnose and analyze students’ academic levels, allowing teachers…

Father-Son Dynamic: Czinger Vehicles’ Groundbreaking 3D Printed Car – DisruptED Podcast

Key Points:  Czinger Vehicles, led by CEO Kevin Czinger and his son Lukas Czinger, shares their groundbreaking story of 3D printed Hyper Sports car, the 21C. Ron Stefanski discusses Czinger Vehicles’ next-gen Production edition and how the 21C became the world’s fastest manufacturing car, beating the McLaren MP5. The pivotal role of Lukas Czinger,…

Higher Ed Best Practices for 2023

To better understand what higher ed’s best practices will look like in 2023, tracking the prominent trends in the space is essential. The leading trend in higher education is technology. Technology advancements will lead to best practices throughout the year, from mobile access to courses and course content to augmenting education through personalization. JW…

SkillPointe: The Leading Career Exploration Site for Non-Four-Year Degrees

Key Points:  SkillPointe highlights job types often overlooked in traditional four-year degrees. SkillPointe covers diverse job types critical to society, including construction and manufacturing. SkillPointe connects users to training programs and earn-and-learn opportunities. Summary:  SkillPointe has emerged as the top career exploration site for non-four-year degree pathways in just four years. While there is…

Epic Flight Academy’s New Mechanic Program Will Help Nurture the Next Generation of Aviation Technicians

The need for well-trained aviation technicians becomes increasingly crucial as the aviation industry continues to grow and evolve. However, training new technicians comes with several challenges, from a shortage of skilled trainers to a lack of hands-on training opportunities. The shortage of skilled technicians is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed by the industry.  What…

Introducing Lukas Czinger: Changing the Game Before 30!

Getting completely DisruptED can change the future as we know it! For those of you who have followed our DisruptED: Advanced Manufacturing edition, one of our most impactful stories demonstrated the jaw-dropping ways that a company is changing the game and amped up additive manufacturing, redefining what’s possible NOW in an Industry 4.0 world…

Women and Financial Stability

Only 57% of adults in the U.S. are financially literate, according to S&P’s Global FinLit Survey in 2016. Efforts in multiple states in the U.S. are aiming to improve that, with financial literacy courses becoming a required part of the high school curriculum. But despite these efforts, financial literacy and financial stability, particularly for minority…