Long term Damage of Learning Loss
Long term Damage of Learning Loss Major Long term Damage of Learning Loss The COVID-19 pandemic was a severe disruption of everyday life, and the academic disruption that students across the country underwent is still being felt today. Adapting to “new normals” and adjusting to never-before-seen instructional methods left many students behind where they would […]
School Climate
Improving the School Experience for All Students When the American learning environment looks different than any of us expected, what can educators and staff do to improve the school climate? What is the school climate? Like other kinds of environments, a school climate is all the elements that make up the learning environment. The concept […]
Mental Health Wins for Schools
Mental health and public schools At the end of February, President Biden spoke in his State of the Union Address about the value of mental health resources in schools. In addition, Biden announced that he would be implementing a strategy to aid the overall mental health crisis in America. This is a part of the Unity Agenda, […]
SEL Programs – PBIS, etc.
The value of SEL According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), SEL is “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make […]
Digital Literacy
Elementary School Resources such as read-aloud, videos, and online activities that encourage students to learn the importance of being a good digital citizen are essential. For example, I have used programs like Google’s internet safety curriculum, Interland. However, I have found it lacks the ethical use component. This required me to supplement with another program. […]
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools Education + Technology = The Future. We’ve seen this equation come to life and evolve over the last two years, as virtual learning has become necessary for teachers and students everywhere. Technology cannot only bring learning and text to life for students, but it also can solve some of […]
Real World Classroom Tech Issues
Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 Happy 2022! Before our winter break, I received an email to upgrade an application on my school-issued laptop. This seemed suspicious since updates had happened automatically for the last five years when I connected to our network. Rereading the email, I visualized a decision map and contemplated my course […]
Classroom’s Latest Technology
Technology is always changing and advancing with new information. When it comes to education tech, it is not far behind. With a hands-on approach, digital tactics are becoming more important in an increasingly online learning environment. Let’s explore some of the newest and latest technologies that teachers are integrating into their classrooms. Blended […]
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns New concerns The meaning of safety changed for the world in general on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, it was imperative that social distancing and other preventative measures were being taken to prevent the spread of sickness. Safety has always been important to educators, but […]
How to Improve Communication with Educators
Here are some of our suggestions for improving communication with educators in your current roster: 1. Schedule regular check-ins The education sector — especially now — is constantly changing. Remote teaching sessions are becoming the new normal, and teachers are still trying to find ways to cope with this major transformation in their day-to-day. Opening […]
Updated Social Media Landscape: How to Connect with Education Leaders
According to the 2020 Educator Confidence Report created by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Company in collaboration with YouGov, 73% of teachers feel that the experience with distance learning over the last two years has made it evident that technology in teaching and learning is here to stay. Educators understand the necessity of edtech today, and […]
How Important is Networking for Edtech Professionals?
As an edtech professional, expanding your network is an effective way to gain leads and grow your outreach to teachers and other education decision-makers. Here are a few examples of ways to network in your industry: Get on social media It’s also a networking platform, providing the opportunity to search for other edtech professionals. This […]
How Timing and Ed. Tech Made Teaching and Learning Better
By Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 It had been just 20 months after laptops were introduced to each student and those pre-COVID years seem nostalgic. The pre 1:1 experience, however, seems like a century ago. This is largely because what was perceived as a radical change in teaching and learning or something […]
Free Guide: Teachers are Consumers, Too!
Free Guide: Teachers are Consumers, Too! Teacher spending power is strong. This group of consumers is responsible for a significant sum of money spent inside and outside of schools every year, whether they’re investing in classroom supplies, planning their next summer vacation, recommending workbooks to principals, or urging parents to download a new reading app.
Education Market Veteran Brings Expertise and Know-How to Businesses Seeking New Revenue Streams in Reliable Segments
Why invest in education? It’s reliable, valuable, and easy to identify. August 27, 2020 | Ft. Meyers, FL Selling to schools, and teachers, is an afterthought to many in business – organizing their departments as “government & education” or “special markets”. Toni Elsberry, Strategic Account Director, Agile Education Marketing, is looking to change this. Ms. […]
Free Guide: Email Marketing Best Practices
Everything you need to know to be an email marketing pro! Email has been a staple of the education marketer’s toolbox for a long time now. While it may not be the newest and shiniest marketing tactic, it’s one that can consistently deliver good quality leads and high ROI.
Data Differences
In the past edtech industry, data means everything. Creating innovative programs that will work for schools and districts that need a customized approach can allow them to achieve a level of growth that sets them aside from the competition. In the past, many of our customers have struggled with rep productivity, understanding the value of […]
Tips to Engage Educators Through Email
Educators inboxes are busier than ever. Listen to Agile’s Senior Account Manager, Alexa Chitwood as she discusses all things email. They will be covering creative and design strategies that are working in education marketing as well as important reminders around best practices. From development to analysis, learn how to make your future campaigns a success. […]
Key Issues in the World of Higher Education: How Your Company Can Help Solve Them
EdTech companies have an opportunity to tailor their marketing toward the needs of colleges and universities. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the traditional operations of higher education in a variety of ways. Although many institutes of higher learning have more infrastructure and experience related to remote learning than primary and secondary educators, these colleges and […]