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The Best HP Print Models For K-12 Schools: A Comprehensive Guide

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In the fast-paced world of K-12 education, having a reliable printer is essential. From printing worksheets and assignments to creating colorful visuals and educational materials, a high-quality printer can greatly enhance the learning experience for both teachers and students. When it comes to choosing a printer for K-12 schools, HP is a brand that stands out for its reliability, performance, and innovative features. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the best HP printers for K-12 schools, taking into consideration key features such as printing speed, cost efficiency, print quality, connectivity options, and security features.

Empowering Education with Microsoft’s “Shape the Future” Program 

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Technology has revolutionized how we live, work, and learn in today’s rapidly evolving world. Education technology has the power to enhance collaboration, improve engagement, and provide personalized learning experiences to students like never before. Unfortunately, financial limitations often hinder schools from fully embracing edtech in the classroom. Microsoft’s “Shape the Future” program is a commendable initiative to empower education by providing access to affordable technology solutions for K-12 communities. 

The Benefits of an Esports Program

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The Benefits of an Esports Program

Esports are a hot topic right now, and for good reason. Research suggests that the value of the global esports market was valued at $970 million in revenue in 2020, with projections that this value will more than double by 2025 and reach a total market value of $2.89 billion.

Clearly there’s a growing appetite for esports in mainstream circles. Competitive games like League of Legends or StarCraft 2 pull in millions of viewers during big events, and the popularity of these activities continues to increase. The International Esports Federation (IESF) has 123 member federations across the globe, and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) recently approved esports to be an official event in the 2022 Asian Games.

Maximizing School Budgets: Warranties

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Maximizing School Budgets: Warranties

Budget maximization is a necessity for every school district. Most K-12 districts deal with some level of complication around purchasing new technology—whether they don’t have the budget for it or are simply unaware of the technology and financing options available to them. The districts that invest in new technology in a proactive and competitive manner often cover the costs strategically with private or federal financing options.

Personalized Coaching: Building Foundational Support

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The 21st century classroom barely resembles the class environments of the past. Screens are mounted on the walls while assigned laptops and tablets are stored in carts in the corner of the room. With so many programs, installations, and assistive software available for these devices, it can become overwhelming for the teachers and instructors who are struggling to keep in […]

A Four Step Strategy Toward a Successful 2019-2020 School Year

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As the old adage commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin goes, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This nugget of wisdom especially rings true in education. This is why after the last bell rings and children file out of the halls in retreat for the summer, educators begin prepping lesson plans and district leaders begin searching for […]

Measuring Effective Digital Transformation

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For many of us, textbooks were the pivotal source of information during our time in the classroom at school. It was impossible to even think about discussing the course material each day without them. Although textbooks have not been completely phased out, their importance has greatly diminished in recent years. Textbooks are often digital nowadays and computer programs and software […]

Making the Transition to Interactive Flat Panels

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Recent research has repeatedly shown us that a hands-on, multi-sensory learning method is the strongest way to reach students and improve overall engagement.  Interactivity in technology is something that is almost expected in today’s world.  We have long since moved past the days of marker whiteboards and overhead projectors.  No longer are teachers required to spend time preparing flash cards […]

Technology in Special Education

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“Everyone is a genius.  But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – commonly attributed to Albert Einstein One of Albert Einstein’s most commonly attributed quotes involves the outlandish analogy of a fish climbing a tree to represent the improper merit of one’s intelligence and […]