The New York City Elementary School Principals Association (NYCESPA) is commemorating their 90th annual convention this year to celebrate the work of principals throughout New York City, especially in the most unprecedented of times. The 2023 NYCESPA Granite Anniversary Conference is welcome to NYC principals, assistant principals, school team leadership members, and more for a […]
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Google Workspace is constantly changing and improving its offerings to help you work more efficiently. It can be hard to keep up! Let’s dive in and check out five new updates to Google Workspace that are sure to make the organized heart in you sing. 1. Set your availability across multiple calendars when using appointment […]
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Conker.ai can be added to the growing list of artificial intelligence tools that can help support teachers, especially if you are teaching in a Google district. Conker.AI is working on becoming a more robust tool. It doesn’t have too many bells and whistles so far, but that makes it a really great and simple tool to get […]
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The Kentucky Society for Education in Kentucky (KySTE) is hosting their premier education technology conference, bringing together educators, administrators, technology professionals, and more. Each year, the conference holds over 1,600 attendees from all over the country to discuss the latest and greatest in education and promote the use of technology in Kentucky schools. Those who […]
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READ MORETeq is proud to be a featured sponsor of the 2023 Annual Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies (ASSET) Conference. The conference, in its 23rd year, hosts educators, administrators, principals, superintendents, curriculum associates, technology directors, and more. We are so excited for a full day of informative sessions, keynotes, giveaways, and exhibitions. Get excited, […]
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The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) is gearing up for their 14th annual CTO Clinic. Leaders, educators, and professionals, representing various regions and states, will gather to discuss the latest pressing topics in educational technology. Event and exhibition info Taking place on Friday, March 10, 2023, the METAA CTO Clinic will be located at […]
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Through teaching students with speech and language differences, we experience the unique ways they communicate, but how can we incorporate that into our lessons? In my classroom, I have students who range from verbal, to semi-verbal, to completely non-verbal; but by incorporating the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) throughout our lessons in three […]
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We are so excited to be attending the 2023 NJECC Annual New Jersey Educational Technology Conference for two full days of in-person and virtual keynotes, presentations, and workshops, featuring educational professionals from K-12 schools and universities. Event and exhibition details The 2023 NJECC Conference will take place in-person on March 7th at Montclair State University […]
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We are so excited to be attending multiple upcoming conferences in the New York area, such as the LHRIC TLI Active-Con 2023, the 2023 LIASCD Spring Conference, and the NYCMSPA 2023 Leadership Conference. LHRIC TLI Active-Con Conference 2023 The Technology Leadership Institute (TLI) of the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) is presenting the Active-Con Conference […]
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Many educators aren’t ready to fall out of love with teaching, and are not ready for this chapter of their life to be over yet. However, they feel a certain way about getting up and doing the same thing in their post-pandemic classroom day after day. After reading a lot of articles and listening to […]
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READ MOREMassCUE (Massachusetts Computer Using Educators) and MASCD (Massachusetts affiliate of ASCD) have joined together for the Spring Leadership Conference 2023, a one-day event full of presentations, workshops, keynote speakers, and more. Administrators, educators, and vendors will come together to discuss the future of equity within education and how schools can achieve it. Events and exhibitons […]
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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention & Expo is the world’s largest exhibition of exceptional/special education products and services. For nearly 75 years, thousands of professionals from around the world gather each year to highlight the latest in special education through professional development. Expo details We are looking forward to meeting and connecting with […]
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Kindness is important all year round, but February is a great month to help students show kindness to others, with Random Acts of Kindness day falling on the 17th. How is a random act of kindness different from what we encourage students to do every day? These actions are spontaneous and done just to make […]
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February is a short but busy month full of lots of holidays and celebrations. One of the many notable celebrations is National Heart Health Month. This month is dedicated to helping people understand the importance of maintaining a healthy heart and reviewing strategies for staying physically fit, eating healthy, and more. Heart Health Month has […]
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“I completely trust Teq – I trust their suggestions, their judgement. I also trust that if I contact them, I’m going to hear back right away because it’s not just a one-off purchase, it’s something they want to see succeed as much as I do in my classroom.”
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The Teq Edtech Roadshow brings educators, school and building leaders, CTOs, CAOs, and Instructional and Tech District Leaders to share ideas, best practices, and solutions to help reshape and reimagine the future of education. Each day will have learning and sharing opportunities as well as time to test the newest edtech products. Each free-to-attend event […]
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As educators, our spare time is precious and infrequent. I, personally, relished any time-saving tips I could gather for my classroom. One thing I was always trying to figure out was a new way around having to constantly replace my students’ disheveled name tags. Over time, the students would write on them, pick at them, […]
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The long-term success of a classroom requires many steps, but luckily, I have outlined a few within this blog that have helped me create an environment that meets the needs of my exceptional education students. 1. Communication When it comes to communication in the classroom, the best thing to keep in mind is that you […]
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It seems like every new school year brings a new initiative, updated pedagogical approaches, and new technologies to adopt. It can be frustrating for administrators and teachers to keep their schools and classes current while ensuring their students are learning. Project-based learning has been trending in education for quite a few years now, and like […]
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As educators, we know the importance of connecting with both our students and their families. We can teach all of the necessary skills and academics to our students when they are in the classroom, but what happens when they go home? Our goal is to bridge the gap between school and home and make sure […]
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The Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) is an annual statewide conference that highlights the best of educational technology for teachers, administrators, technology directors, and school boards alike. With a schedule full of educational events and showcases, attendees can take part in a variety of sessions to learn, innovate, and collaborate. Join Teq at […]
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The Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC) is one of the premier P-20 state edtech conferences in the country, taking place from February 14th-16th at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. OETC welcomes over 4,500 educational technology professionals and enthusiasts each year to innovate, collaborate, and cultivate partnerships at the forefront of education. Event and […]
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As the “Teq-math-teacher-guy”, I feel compelled to offer you another math tech related post to help you in your instruction. The website, Data Pointed, is great for teachers working with elementary, middle, or high school level students. If you want a way to visually show your students number patterns and get them interested in the fascinating world […]
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Teq is heading to Illinois for IDEAcon, one of the Midwest’s largest annual edtech conferences. Presented by IDEA, the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance, we’ll be joining the many different presenters, thought leaders, and educators from around the world to engage, teach, and inspire! Event Details We are so excited to be able to reach educators […]
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Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), the largest non-profit edtech association in the United States, is gearing up to host their annual conference! With a solid track record of over 40 years in the education sector, this organization aims to advance teaching and learning through the use of technology. TCEA Convention & Exposition is a major […]
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The New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) is sponsoring TECHSPO 2023, the largest conference in the state, attended by educators, superintendents, board members, and curriculum directors alike. Join us at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, NJ from January 25-27 to take part in our PD session, attend our TECHSPO Pool Party with […]
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The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) is around the corner. Join us in New Orleans to chat about edtech, project-based learning, educator PD, and much more. The 2023 conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA from January 23rd into January 26th. We will be attending as […]
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Sensory processing disorder (SPD), is sometimes described as a neurological “traffic jam.” The brain of a child suffering from SPD is prevented from receiving what it needs to interpret sensory input appropriately. In recent years, many researchers have banned together to make the claim that SPD is a distinct disorder, independent from autism or ADHD, […]
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The importance of motivation and modeling Every teacher has a toolbox full of tricks to motivate students to communicate effectively. In my experience, these “tricks” are always evolving due to each student’s needs. For me, one trick that has stood the test of time is modeling. Modeling is when you use the student’s personal augmentative […]
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With current research showing that roughly 1 in 5 kids in the United States have learning and attention disorders, including dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), educators are constantly being put to the test to accommodate the varying needs of the students sitting in their classroom. In addition to students with disabilities, teachers are […]
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KUBO across the curriculum In this blog post, Nicola Kleiser, a teacher and consultant in the UK, shares some of her experiences of using KUBO to teach coding across the curriculum. She demonstrates how KUBO can be used to teach Math including Geometry and Measurement, to recreate the Viking invasion of Britain as well as […]
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Students in secondary classrooms (grades 9-12) are now at an educational level where they should be preparing for their futures, such as college, trade school, or the workforce. This means they need to fully develop their 21st century skills. To be able to properly achieve this, students in secondary classrooms need a highly engaging classroom […]
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