#ShowbieAndTell aims at discussing edtech- and education-related topics with Showbie users and their fellow colleagues on Twitter. Thanks to all who participated in Showbie’s #ShowbieAndTell Twitter Chat on Monday, September 10, 2018! Showbie hosted a Twitter Chat with Showbie Champion Chris Lawson around the topic of “Implementing New Technologies in Schools” – just in time…
Devices such as tablets and laptops are an everyday part of classrooms. Teachers are working with a generation that lives and breathes technology and many are using technology to enhance learning. Not only are students using these items to stay connected socially, but the world around them is consistently connected to the Internet of things.…
As the school year winds down and teachers start planning moves to new schools for fall (or for retirement!), there are a few things Showbie Admins can do to succession plan, and ensure a smooth transition for incoming teachers. First, we’re excited to offer a new feature – the Auditor Oversight Account – an ‘auditor’…
Educational Technology Consultant and Lumos Learning founder Sarah Hill helps schools in Western Australia implement technology in their classrooms. A former teacher, she understands the many hurdles when adopting new tech programs, and has a unique way of solving the lack of bandwidth issue in the remote schools she works with. We chatted recently with Sarah about what…
Michele Durrett is not your ordinary art teacher. Originally from Los Angeles, a few years ago Michele packed up her life, traveled across the globe, and now teaches 30 art classes at the American International School Abu Dhabi. How does she stay on top of her 400 students? With a little help from Showbie. Showbie: Tell us…
Technology rollouts can be tricky. Sometimes what one school wants would cause a disaster at another. To implement a smooth transition to technology, consider the following ideas. Ask Teachers What Will Help If the technology you’re considering won’t help teachers in the classroom, it will be a waste. Start by talking to your teachers. What…
