Learning Tools

Schools are buying AI fast, but their contracts still can’t show it helps

District AI spending is rising, while Utah and LAUSD push screen-time rules that force a harder question: which tools measurably improve learning?

Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 1

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education. As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever….

Just Thinking: How Visual Tools and AI Can Unlock Critical Thinking in Education

Education is at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence is transforming classrooms, but educators still lack tools to assess and nurture how students think. A 2023 UNESCO report warned that without careful implementation, AI could reinforce existing inequalities in education unless paired with strategies that build critical thinking and support equity-centered instruction. The stakes are high…

AI in Education Can Democratize Expertise—But Only If Systems Evolve

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, AI and education are becoming more tightly intertwined. Many teachers and students are experimenting with AI in education, from personalized tutoring tools to automated lesson planning. While traditional edtech tools struggled to deliver on the promise of personalized learning, today’s generative AI appears poised to…

Classroom AI: Who Should It Serve First—Teachers or Students?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming nearly every sector, and education is no exception. As AI capabilities evolve, tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have increasingly showcased education as a core use case in product rollouts. But the tools being created often split along a critical divide: are they meant for teachers, or for…

Exploring Artifacts with Boxlight: A Journey of Discovery

Educational technology meets historical exploration through immersive kits designed to spark global student engagement

Teacher Professional Development Beyond Workshops

Schools are shifting from one-off workshops to continuous learning models that build teacher confidence in modern classroom technology

Reviving Arcade Culture for STEM Education with DIY Artcades

Hands-on arcade building projects are turning nostalgia into an effective gateway for engaging the next generation in STEM learning

JUST THINKING…about the POWER of VISUAL LEARNING with Dr. David Hyerle

Visual learning tools like Thinking Maps can play a pivotal role in helping students manage information overload and build independent learning skills

Honor Education is Revolutionizing Education Through the Ease of Course Designing

Simplifying course creation is removing barriers that keep educators from leveraging technology to transform their teaching

Orchestrate by ScreenBeam Transforms One-to-One Learning: A New Era of Classroom Collaboration Begins

Teachers gain new ways to manage interactive classrooms where every student's device becomes a tool for real-time collaboration and engagement

SMART Webinar Series: Canva + Lumio = A Powerful Collaboration

Educators unlock deeper student engagement by combining interactive design tools with customizable learning platforms

SMART Webinar Series: Transforming Your Existing Lessons with Lumio

Educators learn how to convert static lesson materials into dynamic interactive experiences that boost student participation and engagement

Equipping Teachers with Automated Tools to Focus on Engagement

Educators shift focus from paperwork to student connection as automation handles administrative burden

SMART Webinar Series: Igniting Engagement Through Collaboration and Feedback

Educators discover how real-time collaboration and targeted feedback transform passive classrooms into dynamic learning environments

SMART Webinar Series: Joy of Fall – Building Relationships with Routines

Educators discover how consistent classroom routines and interactive tools create stronger student connections and more engaged learning environments