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5 Reasons You Should be Using Inspirit Virtual Reality

Today’s classrooms are becoming more technologically equipped to meet the needs of students in the digital age. According to CompTIA, 9 out of 10 students believe that using technology in the...

3 Ways to Use 3Doodler to Support Student Learning

You’ve definitely heard about 3D printing, but do you know about 3Doodler? 3Doodler is a 3D pen that extrudes heated plastic from the pen’s nozzle. With a 3D pen, you...

Celebrate a National Day with Project-Based Learning

Did you know that almost every day of the year has a national day attached to it?  We, as a society, have created a reason to celebrate everything! There’s National...

5 Benefits of Using Cricut in the Classroom

Educators are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to engage students. While core subjects such as math and reading are priorities, teachers are also looking for ways to encourage...

5 Ways Combining AR and 3D Printing Can Transform Learning

As any educator knows, the tools of the classroom have undergone a drastic change in the last decade or so. The majority of schools around the country now boast STEM...

How ACE Academy Implemented 4 PBL Experiences

It seems like every new school year brings a new initiative, updated pedagogical approaches, and new technologies to adopt. It can be frustrating for administrators and teachers to keep their...

Get Ready for PETE&C 2023!

The Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) is an annual statewide conference that highlights the best of educational technology for teachers, administrators, technology directors, and school boards alike. With...

Coming Soon: Teq at OETC 2023

The Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC) is one of the premier P-20 state edtech conferences in the country, taking place from February 14th-16th at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus...

Teq is Coming to Illinois for IDEAcon 2023

  Teq is heading to Illinois for IDEAcon, one of the Midwest’s largest annual edtech conferences. Presented by IDEA, the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, we’ll be joining the many different...

TCEA 2023 is Around the Corner!

Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), the largest non-profit edtech association in the United States, is gearing up to host their annual conference! With a solid track record of over 40...

Come On Down to NJASA TECHSPO 2023

The New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) is sponsoring TECHSPO 2023, the largest conference in the state, attended by educators, superintendents, board members, and curriculum directors alike. Join us...

FETC 2023 is Almost Here!

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) is around the corner. Join us in New Orleans to chat about edtech, project-based learning, educator PD, and much more. The 2023 conference...