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WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) offers a comprehensive, research-based system of language standards, assessments, professional learning and educator assistance for developing English efficiency in multilingual learners in grades 1-12. Currently, 41 states, Puerto Rico and the Northern Marina Islands utilize WIDA language development resources and network consortiums. WIDA programs often require students to participate in listening and speaking exercises while wearing he …

EduTech tradeshows show us the latest advancements in educational hardware and software, but it can be overwhelming to have so many company reps offering you their wares. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your EduTech trade show experience, such as thorough planning and knowing what to look for in new products. Read on to learn how you can get the most out of attending an EduTech tradeshow.Before the Show Before you attend, you need to think of a f …

With the right classroom headphones, you can completely change how a student thinks about a subject, listens to facts or focuses on a test. The right headphones can also make them more excited about learning. Check out these benefits of educational headphones and discover how investing in classroom headphones make a difference. Make Learning More Interesting Headphones can make education more entertaining in a lot of ways. It isn’t just about picking out a pair of headphones in …

Document cameras are slowly becoming a common tool in schools and universities, and for a good reason. This type of technology can help give students, teachers, and staff a way to provide clearer access to information and enhance learning programs. But for some departments or boards, it might be hard to persuade them to provide the necessary budget for document cameras. Here's a list of compelling reasons why you should invest document cameras in education for your institution. 1. Al …

Looking to avoid expensive repairs to your electronic devices caused by headphone jack or pin breakage? Check out Avid Education flexible breakaway TRRS adapter-which helps prevent pin breakage inside expensive electronic devices when a student pulls mistakenly yanks the cord when standing rapidly or when a device falls on the ground. Inspired by the swimming motion of fish, the AVID Fishbone bends in the middle across the ribs while rotating in the device’s jack. This flex-and-bend …

The first semester of the school year is in full swing, despite the fact that many students are still participating in remote learning from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The almost even split between children and teens who have returned to in-person learning and those who are still attending classes through Zoom, Google Meet, or another video conferencing platform means that teachers are relying on technology more than ever to effectively teach their classes and help their students under …

With three different COVID-19 vaccines available to adults nationwide, it looks like we may finally be nearing the end of the pandemic in America. This news is especially welcome to parents of school-age children, many of whom have been overseeing their kids’ remote learning since mid-March 2020, when the coronavirus caused all in-person learning for most K-12 schools to grind to a halt. While a number of school districts in the nation have since reopened for in-person learning in a lim …

Summer has arrived and that means summer travel, kids spending time at the pool, beach, or lake, and listening to tunes or playing games on a smartphone or tablet with headphones. Have you ever wondered if the headphones you’re buying your kids are safe for their little ears? With a recent study out about kid’s headphones and potential hearing loss, it’s reassuring to know that JLab’s JBuddies kids headphones ensure the volume only goes to safe levels and are safe for your toddler, prescho …

The year 2020 will likely be remembered for one significant event- the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting fallout that caused the world to change completely almost overnight. Some of the creative workarounds and pivots we were forced to devise in order to continue the various systems and processes that make up our society turned out to be even more beneficial to us than the way we did things before and are likely to become part of our everyday lives even after the pandemic has officially end …

Parents, we’re not going to beat around the bush. Sometimes you just need a break from hearing “Baby Shark” on repeat...and that’s OK! Or maybe you’re looking forward to a nice quiet dinner with your spouse, thanks to a little help from your friend the iPad keeping your little one occupied with a nice episode of Peppa Pig while you engage in the first adult conversation you’ve had all day. Even parents of older kids know that having to overhear your child’s Fortnite battles can we …