As schools open their doors and students open their minds to another year of learning, we as educators are inspired by the possibilities of a clean slate and a fresh perspective. As you begin to construct new learning opportunities for your classroom, it’s important to evaluate the role of technology.…
Inspiration has kicked in and you’ve built an arsenal of great technology-rich lesson plans. You can hardly wait to unleash them in your classroom. Sound familiar? Digital learning is both thrilling and challenging. Before you introduce the latest tech tool or a new gadget, it’s important to define a roadmap…
Twitter remains one of the most powerful resources available for teachers. Where else can you quickly connect with like-minded educators willing to share, connect, and grow on a global scale - all from the comfort of your living room? Whether it’s a great lesson plan idea or the thrill of…
“It’s a game changer!” This is what our customers are already saying about Converge LMS. Well, we’re about to make an even greater impact. The learning management system built by teachers uniquely for K-12 is now offering schools and districts the opportunity to sign up for…drum roll, please… FREE…
I’ve seen a collective number of teachers post on social media asking how to manage students being on their cell phones during class. This question is usually followed by a rant on how annoying it is, how it takes away from their learning or how they can’t get students to…
I recently had the pleasure of reading David Sax’s 2016 book The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter in which he explores recent movements away from the digital realm and towards high quality, analog experiences. His premise is impossible to deny. Two decades into the digital revolution…
Facebook Live; a fresh video, it’s out there, you can't spend hours editing… it's raw and uncut, but it's a GREAT resource! You don’t believe me, do you? Allow me to explain why you need to start using Facebook Live in your classroom. One of the best reasons to start…
Hi everyone! I’m Alicia Southworth, Edvergent Learning’s new Technology Integration Specialist! I am joining #TeamEdvergent with 4 years of teaching experience and a love for helping educators implement the best #EdTech tools into their instruction. In addition to introducing myself, I’d also like to introduce you to a couple of…
As we dive into another exciting school year, students are returning to classrooms eager to share summer adventures. For many, those narratives include the words “Pokémon GO”! Across the globe, kids of all ages are rediscovering the world around them with the augmented reality, GPS-based mobile device game which uses…
Do you often find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes (or hours) each day? I think we’ve all been there, but as educators, a few more moments to grade those stack of papers or extend the perfect in-class discussion seems impossible at times. So, the idea of introducing a…