# Get Tech Ready for Back to School: Practical Tips for Teachers

By Michelle Dawn Mooney · Published 2024-09-11 · Updated 2026-03-25 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Educators discover how to leverage digital tools effectively while avoiding common pitfalls that derail classroom productivity

## Key points

- Educators discover how to leverage digital tools effectively while avoiding common pitfalls that derail classroom productivity

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As classrooms across the country prepare for the new school year, integrating technology has become a key component of educational strategies. The global value of the EdTech sector is expected to reach [$132.4 billion by the year 2032](https://theconversation.com/billions-are-spent-on-educational-technology-but-we-dont-know-if-it-works-221280). Amid this increasing emphasis on digital tools in K-12 education, teachers must ensure their tech tools are ready for use and seamlessly integrated into their teaching methods. Are there any practical tips for teachers wanting to navigate the new tech landscape? How can teachers ensure technology enhances learning without causing unnecessary stress?

In this episode of [*Unbox Innovation* ](https://marketscale.com/shows/boxlight/)by **Boxlight**, host [Michelle Dawn Mooney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dawn-mooney-138952a7/) sits down with [**Evan Brus**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-brus-8b808a281/), a Training & Development Specialist at [Boxlight](https://boxlight.com/home), to explore practical tips for teachers who want to get [tech-ready](https://marketscale.com/industries/education-technology/digital-transformation-in-education-training-programs-and-other-resources-can-help-teachers-feel-confident-when-using-new-technologies/) ahead of the new school year. Brus shares strategies for managing classroom technology, troubleshooting common issues, and gradually introducing new tools without overwhelming students—or themselves.

The main points of conversation are…

– **Start with the basics:** Ensure all tech devices are physically working and updated before the school year begins.

– **Adopt new tools gradually:** Don't feel pressured to use every new platform or app immediately—test tools in your classroom at your own pace.

– **Balance technology with teaching:** Technology should support your teaching goals, not replace them.

> Technology should support your teaching goals, not replace them.

### About the Guest

**Evan Brus** is a Training & Development Specialist at **Boxlight**, one of America’s leading education technology companies. Before joining Boxlight, Brus taught at Arizona State University, where he developed online education programs and gained experience with technology integration in large and small classroom settings. His work today focuses on helping K-12 educators optimize their use of technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Tags: Boxlight, Evan Brus, Michelle Dawn Mooney, Unbox Innovation

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