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Lingokids Partners with Moonbug Entertainment to Bring Beloved Blippi Characters to the Leading Early Learning App

Lingokids Partners with Moonbug Entertainment to Bring Beloved Blippi Characters to the Leading Early Learning App

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 early learning app trusted by over 100 million families worldwide, has teamed up with Moonbug Entertainment, the creators of global preschool favorites like Blippi and CoComelon. This exciting partnership means families using Lingokids can now enjoy exclusive content featuring Blippi, one of the world’s most popular preschool…

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Breaking Classroom Barriers with Advanced AV

Breaking Classroom Barriers with Advanced AV

The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster greater interactivity. Their primary priorities were reliability, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. By pairing Vivi with a projector in every classroom, the district found an ideal solution that satisfied the needs of both teachers and technology staff….

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NECC, NASEF, and LeagueOS Launch North America’s Largest Esports Recruiting Portal

NECC, NASEF, and LeagueOS Launch North America’s Largest Esports Recruiting Portal

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a groundbreaking effort to help support its members with the creation of a recruiting portal. This collaborative effort brings together the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), LeagueOS, and the NECC to create the largest recruiting platform in North America. The recruiting portal will be managed by…

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Showfloor News—New Data Options

Showfloor News—New Data Options

Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new platform designed to transform data into actionable intelligence for K-12 schools and districts at Booth #1083. Linewize EdTech Insights brings a school district’s entire app inventory into one location, giving IT leaders deeper analytics into adoption,…

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The State of STEM

The State of STEM

Once again, Pitsco Education has come to FETC with cutting-edge content that includes preK-12 core science, CTE, and hands-on STEM curriculum. Through Pitsco’s diverse range of products, interactive activities, standards-aligned curriculum, and scalable resources, the company creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences that enhance student involvement and promote lasting academic success. Check them out at…

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Can Artificial Intelligence Unlock How The Brain Learns?

Can Artificial Intelligence Unlock How The Brain Learns?

Reading time, 2 minutes: Can artificial intelligence help teachers unlock the secrets of how the brain learns? Neuroeducation, powered by AI, offers personalised learning strategies grounded in neuroscience, making classrooms more inclusive, engaging, and effective. This systematic review, Artificial Intelligence in Neuroeducation (Shiwlani et al., 2024), explores how AI tools such as adaptive learning platforms,…

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Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy

As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may be no greater imperative for educators than helping students navigate the evolving landscape of information. At FETC, Liz Collins, a senior product manager for K-12 at Gale, part of Cengage Group, is sharing best practices…

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Show Floor News–Supporting Teachers with AI

Show Floor News–Supporting Teachers with AI

AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed to help teachers and students stay engaged and focused. Merlyn empowers teachers to move around the classroom and manage classroom technology seamlessly, keeping distractions to a minimum and ensuring teachers and students remain connected. Its…

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Being Genuine in the Classroom 

A few weeks ago, I went to my daughter’s open house at her high school and had a chance to meet her teachers. One teacher stood out to me from what he said about “wanting to be genuine” with his students as much as possible because that would create a more effective learning environment for…

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