TEACH™ is a new web-based platform from PBLWorks that makes it easier than ever to bring high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL) into classrooms. Built on the Gold Standard PBL framework—which emphasizes sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice and choice, and reflection—TEACH provides everything educators need to implement meaningful projects with confidence. Authored by PBLWorks’ expert team […] The post PBLWorks TEACH™ appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
ClassVR Xcelerate is Avantis Education’s most advanced VR headset yet—purpose-built for high school and post-secondary learning. With intuitive hand controllers and a flip-up design, Xcelerate enables full spatial movement for deeply immersive, hands-on learning experiences. The headset includes an exclusive Career & Technical Education (CTE) content pack with: 135 VR video experiences across industries, and […] The post ClassVR Xcelerate appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
Now hear this: AVer’s AmpliWave™ Classroom Audio System is dramatically improving the auditory learning experience for students. Capable of amplifying teachers’ voices across a 1500 square-foot area, AmpliWave ensures that every student, regardless of their seating position, hears instructions clearly and consistently. This advanced system also features “anti-howling” technology, eliminating distracting audio feedback and creating […] The post AVer’s AmpliWave™ Classroom Audio...| EdTech Digest
This next cool tool is leveling the playing field in test prep: Kaplan’s All Access License is a groundbreaking program that gives universities the power to provide every student with free, school-wide access to industry-leading test prep for graduate admissions exams, licensure, credentials, and workforce readiness programs—all for a single flat fee. Traditionally, private test […] The post Kaplan’s All Access License appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
In June 2024, Classworks launched Wittly, an AI-powered learning assistant designed to make personalized learning practical and scalable in today’s diverse classrooms. What it does: Differentiates instruction with generative AI that adapts explanations to students’ learning styles. Expands teacher capacity by giving students on-demand support. Boosts engagement through safe, pre-created response options. Protects privacy with […] The post Wittly by Classworks appeared first on EdTech Di...| EdTech Digest
AI can churn out answers; educators must teach the craft of the question. GUEST COLUMN | by Arlène Botokro When I was little, I asked endless questions—the kind that wore adults out and never settled for a simple “because that’s just the way it is.” Over time, I learned to choose my moments better, but […] The post The Art of Asking: Why Good Questions Matter More Than Smart Answers appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
Reimagining the classroom with AI-powered active learning is what this next cool tool is all about—some fascinating edtech from Korea, no less. No One Behind is a startup founded by professors from the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), dedicated to transforming classrooms through its Active Learning Classroom (ALC)—among the world’s first AI-embedded learning environments. […] The post No One Behind appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
America’s front yard just got a digital upgrade. The Trust for the National Mall has unveiled the National Mall Gateway, an interactive learning platform that turns the nation’s most iconic public space into a living history and civics classroom—accessible to anyone, anywhere. Developed with the National Park Service and backed by partners including HP Inc. […] The post America’s Front Yard Goes Digital: National Mall Gateway Debuts appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
For years, seasoned trainers and educators have voiced the same frustration: virtual training delivered through standard meeting tools often falls flat. When the training is mission-critical or complex, the stakes are high—but too often, engagement is low, interactivity is limited, and the experience feels second-rate. Adobe Connect is engineered to change that. By going beyond […] The post Adobe Connect appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
Recognizing the critical importance of teaching America’s World War I story —a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in American history—Doughboy Foundation launched the “WWI Teaching Resources” in the 2023-24 school year for 7th-12th grade social studies teachers. Developed by the U.S. WWI Centennial Commission with the Doughboy Foundation, this content was made especially compelling through […]| EdTech Digest
DataGuard has emerged as a leader in educational technology by setting a new standard for data privacy and security in schools. As an upgrade to ClassLink’s Roster Server, DataGuard has carved out a niche by empowering schools to control the data they share with vendors, promoting a more responsible approach to handling Personally Identifiable Information […]| EdTech Digest
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How online learning is empowering American international schools. GUEST COLUMN | by Michael Ehrhardt There are about 1,700 American international schools operating around the world, delivering a U.S.-based curriculum to students in other countries. These schools, by their nature, face a unique set of challenges in catering to their students’ needs—but a supplemental online learning […]| EdTech Digest
A guide to higher education mailbox migrations. GUEST COLUMN | by Aaron Wadsworth Universities worldwide are rapidly moving from traditional mailbox systems to cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. This shift brings impressive benefits—better scalability, reliability, cost savings, enhanced remote learning, improved collaboration, and reduced IT workload. The clock is ticking, though. With […]| EdTech Digest
The future of work is already here — and agentic AI might be the smartest teammate in the room. GUEST COLUMN | by Anurag Sinha AI is transforming our work environments at an astonishing pace, creating a dynamic where roles are continuously evolving, and tasks are shifting. And the skills gap is expected to widen […]| EdTech Digest
Jacob Kantor on why listening, trust, and grit matter in transforming education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero When it comes to selling to school districts, Jacob Kantor doesn’t just talk the talk — he walks right through the door. Literally. With more than 17 years of experience in education technology and roughly $50 million in […]| EdTech Digest