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Augmented & Virtual Reality, Edmentum's Commitment, Technology

5 Reasons Why Augmented Reality Will Transform K–12 Learning

We at Boulevard Arts have had very positive firsthand experience introducing augmented reality (AR) to students, so we are excited by

Larissa Bailiff

Defining Augmented Reality’s Role in the Classroom

Because AR allows you to move around and place things in the real world, it promotes exploration and close looking, fosters spatial recall, and encourages physical—as well as social—interactivity. it can be a great tool for learning and might even become an educator’s new best friend.

Larissa Bailiff

Our Week of Connecting, Learning, and Growing at SXSW EDU 2019

SXSW EDU brings together educators from across the world, and part of the Edmentum team had the opportunity to attend this year. We were very excited to connect with educators, attend informative sessions, host a meetup, and even present at the legendary conference. Let’s take a look into the fun our team had while we spent a week in Austin, Texas.

Brita Hammer

Tech-Savvy Educational Leadership

One of the more fascinating discussions at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2019 in Orlando last month was centered on educational leadership, specifically what tech-savvy administrators do to advance their schools and districts. The panel discussion, hosted by international consultant Matt Harris and featuring thought leaders Alex Inman, Jianli Jiao, and Sonny Magana, included some unexpected ideas that any administrator can take to heart.

Scott Sterling

7 Augmented Reality Apps Teachers Will Love

We’ve gathered a list of fun augmented reality apps that educators are sure to love, but first, let’s go over what augmented reality is and how it differs from its immersive technology cousin, virtual reality.

Fabiola Garcia

[Parent Involvement] Education Recap: 2018 News and 2019 Predictions

What were the key events and news stories from 2018 that you, as a parent, should know about? Before looking ahead to 2019, we compiled a list of 5 news items that you should know!

Elaine Ho

Can Reality Technology Engage the Next-Generation Learner?

Reality technology, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed-reality (MR), have the potential to immerse students in multi-dimensional, responsive environments with stunning visuals effects layered with audio, text, interactive media and a vast world of information.