Instructional technology

Want to make the most of your makerspaces? Check out these 6 FETC sessions

Many more schools now have a makerspace yet educators are still looking for guidance in connecting the projects, tools, and technologies to classroom curriculum.

#Winning! These are DA’s Top Ed Tech Products of the Year

You can check them out in person at the Future of Education Technology Conference in New Orleans in January.

AI insights: 5 FETC sessions that may change your mind about chatbots

AI innovations such as ChatGPT have educators split over whether to hail it as a teaching tool or fear a powerful new weapon for cheaters.

Are the apps students use at school actually safe? Research may prove otherwise

A new report by Internet Safety Labs reveals that 96% of education apps share students' personal information with third parties, including advertisers.

Computer science: How to charge ahead without overwhelming your teachers

Computer science is inherently interdisciplinary so it can be naturally folded into other subjects, such as science and math.

Looking ahead to 2023: Here’s what’s in store for education

Giving students access to instruction, focusing on impact and promoting student outcomes are key for administrators in K-12 and higher ed alike.

Repeat attenders: Every year, this technology specialist leaves FETC with a “full and happy heart”

"I know that what I learn at FETC will be new, exciting and engaging for my students in my classroom," says Technology Specialist for the Cherokee County School District Kristen Brooks.

These Louisiana luminaries will share their education expertise at FETC 2023

Local thought leaders will provide insights on everything from tech coaching to esports to using hip-hop as a literacy teaching tool.

Administrators, want to become an edtech savant? Register for FETC 2023

Since the pandemic, CIOs have voiced the fact that the abundance of education technology is here to stay. Our message to you is: Hop on the train.

Repeat attenders: Stories of an FETC veteran and a newcomer

"It reminds me of a magic show except that when you leave, you can do the same magic," says Professional Learning Specialist Craig McBain. "As a trainer and educator, it’s fantastic to come back from the conference and share that magic."

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