Ray Bendici

Managing Editor at Tech & Learning

Managing Editor at Tech & Learning University

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Ready for AI? Preparing for the Next School Year

1 week ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici

The recent "Ready for AI? Preparing for the Next School Year" webinar, sponsored by PowerSchool, focused on equipping teachers and staff with the necessary skills and confidence to integrate AI into their classrooms. The discussion also showcased how AI can save time and enhance both teacher productivity and student engagement.
Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

3 weeks ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici |Diana Restifo

Welcome to the June edition of Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you. This month's new offerings include a wireless microphone, security software, a cool new interactive display, Bluetooth speaker and more.
Turn Caring into Action: Boost Engagement & Attendance

1 month ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici

How can your school district strengthen family engagement and improve attendance -- without adding costs to your budget? During a special webinar, sponsored by ClassDojo and hosted by Tech & Learning’s Content and Brand Director Christine Weiser, the focus was on transforming school culture through meaningful family connections.
Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

1 month ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici |Diana Restifo

Welcome to the May 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you. This month's new offerings include switchers, printers, adapters, intercoms, and more.
Creating AI Transparency and Academic Honesty With AI Trust You, A New Free Browser Extension

2 months ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici

The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) has recently launched AI Trust You, a Google Chrome extension designed to bring clarity and accountability to AI usage in classrooms. The tool, developed in-house by the district itself, aims to foster honesty and alleviate anxieties surrounding AI in education.
K-12 Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Taking Back Control

2 months ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici

AI isn't just a buzzword, and K-12 cybersecurity isn't just about blocking threats; it's about securing data from AI-driven risks while ensuring districts retain full control. As AI adoption grows, schools must take control to prevent misuse, protect data, and enforce accountability through technology, without adding complexity.
Financial Literacy Lessons & Activities

2 months ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici |Diana Restifo

While not much time is spent in K-12 educating students about money, once they graduate, it will become critically important. “Not a day will go by that they're not thinking about money. How to make it, how to spend it, how to save it,” says John Pelletier, director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College.
Edtech Show & Tell: April 2025

2 months ago | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici |Diana Restifo

Welcome to the April 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you. This month's new offerings include gaming laptops, accessibility platforms, USB cables, a label printer, and more.
Edtech Show & Tell: March 2025

Mar 3, 2025 | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici |Diana Restifo

Welcome to the March Edtech Show & Tell, in which our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or endorsements, but a showcase of education-friendly items, platforms, and more that we think might be noteworthy for you. This month's new offerings include portable projectors, decoders, webcams, and more.
New School Leader Starter Kit

Feb 6, 2025 | techlearning.com | Ray Bendici

Congratulations! You’ve ascended to a leadership position in your school or district. And although it seems as if it’s been a long journey to just get to this point, the real work is just beginning!John F.