Welcome to this week's episode with Chris and Mark (Josh is on vacation!). We give a sneak peek of ISTE and its EdTech index and the five quality indicators that are setting new standards for EdTech vendors.
This episode also examines the timely topic of staff transitions over the summer, unpacking the challenges associated with tech handovers, account management, and also the juggling act of summer vacations.
A special highlight is the coverage of a recent study on the implementation of a cell phone ban in schools, exploring the profound impacts it has had on classroom culture, social interaction, and student focus.
Additionally, we discuss... AI! We check out some highlights of Microsoft's 2025 AI and education report.
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:57-ISTE Preview
00:04:11-EdTech Rebranding
00:05:43-Cell Phone Ban Study Findings
00:11:04-AI in Education Report
00:18:17-Handling Employee Departures
00:36:10-Upcoming Events and Conferences
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