Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

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Technology provides instant accessibility to information, which is why its presence in the classroom is so vital. Smart phones, computers, and tablets are already an omnipresent element of everyday ...

Instagram is a social media platform that is continuing to gain momentum. According to Wordstream, there are 800 million people on Instagram, and a third of the users are teenagers. If you have not ...

The Generative AI has arrived, and all predictions point to a near future in which it is integrated at some level into most careers. Consequently, as teachers, we need to understand how to use it, how ...

Dr. Jayme Linton is author of The Blended Learning Blueprint for Elementary Teachers and currently serves as an instructional-leadership coach for the Department of Defense Education Activity. Jayme ...

Nearly all teachers — 95 percent — are using technology in the classroom nowadays. Elementary and middle school grades dominate when it comes to tech usage. What are the most popular tools? Video ...

Experts say generative AI will greatly influence teaching and learning over the next few years. Some educators are starting to incorporate generative AI tools in their coursework to prepare students ...

The use of virtual reality (VR) is expanding across industries, but its large-scale application in educational settings has ...