Unlocking App Approval Efficiency with Lightspeed’s New Teacher App Request Workflow
With over 2,000 apps in use on average per district, districts need an efficient process to streamline app approvals, ultimately maximizing the security and instructional impact of their edtech…
Protecting Student Data Privacy When Reviewing EdTech Apps
Without question, digital classrooms have transformed the K-12 learning experience and edtech applications have delivered bushel loads of benefits to students and teachers alike.
Challenges and Solutions to Vetting K-12 Edtech
Analyzing new edtech products to possibly adopt for schools can be daunting, particularly considering 1) the rapid growth of new products in the marketplace, and 2) the sheer number of requests a…
A Quick Guide to the 2024 CoSN Annual Conference
The CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) 2024 Annual Conference takes place from April 8-10 at the Intercontinental Miami, providing yet another opportunity for attendees to network, share, and…
Kids Seeking Help: How to Address Escalation of Emergent Incidents in K12
Emergent incidents have skyrocketed during the 2023-2024 school year. Emergent incidents refer to unexpected events that require immediate attention and first responder response. They are often…
Stay Ahead of K-12 Security Threats with Lightspeed Filter Bypass Prevention
School districts face a daunting challenge in safeguarding their networks, data, and users against external and internal threats.
3 Things IT Needs to Know About EdTech Collaboration with Teachers
Today’s digital classrooms require an unprecedented degree of edtech collaboration between teachers and the district’s supportive IT function.
Mental Health is a Cornerstone to a Safe and Thriving School
Every child deserves a school environment that promotes learning. Every teacher needs the right environment to teach effectively. The underpinning of an optimal learning environment is an atmosp…
Building Collaboration Between IT and Teachers
With today’s digital learning environment pervasive at all levels of K-12 education, effective edtech usage is paramount to deliver desired student learning outcomes. However, doing so requires…
Celebrating Student Success in the Classroom
A big part of the teaching profession involves pointing out mistakes, correcting errors and the like. But, as always, it’s important to present a balance to constructive, corrective feedback by…
