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Think of all the things you do in a single day that involve technology. From checking the morning news to logging into your mobile banking app, to being productive and efficient at work on your laptop computer, technology governs much of what we do at work, home, in the car, and just about everywhere in between. Now imagine that your circumstances were different and you didn’t have access to all the technology you need to accomplish everyday tasks, complete school or work assignments, o …

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Audio tech company ThinkWrite Technologies®, a leader in the $1.4 trillion U.S. education sector, today announced it is extending its reach into the consumer and B2B markets with the launch of its new consumer-facing sub-brand, TWT Audio. The new TWT Audio brand represents a commitment to delivering headsets and headphones with incredible audio clarity, comfort and durability at a price that everyone can afford, and reflects the company’s gr …

Take it from us: we know what it’s like to have a high-quality pair of earbuds that raises the bar on every listening experience. From the advanced noise-canceling capabilities to bass-boosting technology and every other enhancement available, investing in a pricey pair of earbuds can certainly be worth every penny. On the other hand, losing or damaging those expensive earbuds can be a truly devastating experience. If you’ve just spent a couple hundred dollars on the latest, greatest ea …

If you are a teacher or administrator at one of the millions of K-12 schools across the U.S. that have pledged to incorporate sustainability practices, you’ll want to read this article. After all, taking the appropriate measures to reduce your school’s carbon footprint as part of a green initiative is not exactly easy to do, especially when you think about all of the different ways you and your fellow educators can create a more eco-friendly learning environment. For example, think abou …

When it comes to school testing, listening center activities and more, are earbuds a good choice for school-age children? With their small, in-ear design, earbuds can be a much more convenient and portable choice than headphones. However, educators and parents may be concerned about the safety of earbuds when it comes to protecting the sensitive earbuds of young students. Not only that, but some parents and teachers may worry about the level of comfort their students might experience w …

The annual education technology conference season is upon us. Are you ready? This year’s variety of special events feature keynote speakers and industry thought leaders dedicated to bringing you the latest information on the hottest topics in education today. Get your fellow faculty members together and plan to attend one or more of these extremely valuable and insightful conferences to help you with strategy and planning for the current school year and beyond. Best of all, these events h …

In the first part of our two-part blog post series about common Chromebook policies for school use, we shared some background information about how Chromebooks became the most popular choice for school computers, as well as some facts about the ease of use and affordability that have caused Chromebooks to surge in popularity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when having enough laptops to issue to students for remote learning was a priority. If you’re considering putting together …

School sure has changed since we were kids. One of the biggest differences between today’s students and those of generations past is their near-universal access to computers throughout their school day. Where Gen X or millennial students were lucky to log an hour or two per week of typing instruction or Oregon Trail gameplay in their communal computer lab, today’s generation of K-12 students are increasingly getting access to their own Chromebook laptop for all-day classroom use, thanks to a …

Fall is here, which means two things: kids are back in school, and cold and flu season is upon us. For teachers, this means an extra effort is needed to ramp up cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of high-touch surfaces and common-use supplies. Classroom headphones, which may be used by multiple students in a single day, can be a breeding ground for a number of viruses and bacteria that are responsible for getting kids and teachers sick, especially during the winter months when people tend …

The immediate dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the wane, but we will be dealing with its aftermath for years to come. This is especially true for K-12 educators who are trying everything in their power to narrow the massive learning loss gap that has occurred as a direct result of schools being forced to close their doors and pivot to a remote learning model during the worst of the pandemic. The majority of elementary, middle and high schools in the nation sent students home f …