In the realm of education, collaboration among teachers is a key ingredient for success. When educators join forces, share ideas, and collaborate on instructional strategies, student learning flourishes. MyVRSpot, a cutting-edge media management platform, goes beyond its core features to provide a powerful solution for fostering teacher collaboration. In this blog post, we will [...]
In today's digital age, schools and educational institutions face an ever-growing influx of media assets, ranging from videos and images to audio recordings and more. Effectively managing and organizing these digital resources is crucial for seamless educational experiences, collaboration, and content sharing both within and outside of the school district. This is where a [...]
In recent years, the traditional method of delivering morning announcements in schools has evolved with the integration of technology. Students live broadcasting morning announcements is an emerging trend that has numerous educational benefits. This practice not only enhances communication within the school community but also cultivates valuable skills and fosters a sense of responsibility [...]
As rapidly increasing technological advances allow us to give more students access to quality educational materials, the world of education is undergoing a digital transformation. The media-rich environment in which we live requires educators to strongly consider what digital assets will be most effective in their teaching. Even those educators who resisted technology in the [...]
The American Pediatrics Association reports that reading when young – even infants being read to by their parents – stimulates brain development that builds language, literacy, and a child’s motivation to learn. In addition, student literacy builds self-esteem, improved concentration, critical and analytical skills, stronger memory, and expanded vocabulary. There is only reading when [...]
Wylie Independent School District is located 24 miles northeast of Dallas and serves over 18,800 students in the city of Wylie and surrounding communities. In addition to their excellent academic offerings, they equally focus on character education with “The Wiley Way,” the district’s nationally recognized values and character education program. They are focused on [...]
A Profile on Utah’s SEDC Originally created in 1969, the Utah Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC) is a regional educational service agency (RESA) serving the southwest corner of Utah. They have just over 100 schools and 50,000 students in their membership, which comprises an area roughly the size of West Virginia. They provide educational [...]
How often has a staff member or parent emailed to ask where an important video is housed? Was it on the Twitter post from 2 months ago? Or is it on the Facebook page? Perhaps it was emailed or placed on the district website? Having a reliable way for families, community members, staff, and students [...]
Did you know that February is National Library Lover’s Month? There are thousands of libraries across the United States, and each one has qualities that make them unique. In addition to the physical buildings that house various materials for reference and personal use, there are also digital libraries being used to house and organize electronic [...]
Educators across the country are looking for innovative ways to increase student engagement and gauge mastery of content in the classroom. Assessments should be more than the traditional quizzes, tests, and essays that have been used for generations. Students should be challenged to tackle real world problems that they may face outside the classroom. [...]
