Learn About Educational Technology
New innovations in educational technology continue to transform teaching, learning and the operations of school districts.
Advances in ed tech have permitted students and teachers to connect and collaborate with each other and others around the world. Educational technology tools have made learning more engaging and interactive, have permitted more personalized learning experiences and have made education more accessible to those with disabilities.
Understanding technology is crucial for board of education members, who will be called upon to support the acquisition and maintenance of technology in school districts, as well as the professional development necessary for school staff members to make use of the latest tech tools.
More information about educational technology:
- Schools Strive to Strike the Right Balance with Cell Phone Policies.
- Who’s Responsible for Student Data Privacy?
- Bringing the Future to the Present: Ed Tech in Career and Technical-Focused Districts.
- The ABCs of Digital Citizenship.
- Sustainable Jersey’s Digital Schools Program: Preparing Students for an Evolving Digital World.
- NJSBA Special Report Reopening Schools: Online Learning and the Digital Divide.
- Striving for Normality: A Day in the Life of a Distance Learner.
Featured Resources: Videos
Browse additional NJSBA videos on educational technology:
- Empowering K-12 Education: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Copilot.
- Strategic Planning for Collaborative Technology Integration.
STEAM Tank
The STEAM Tank Challenge, created by the New Jersey School Boards Association, encourages education in STEAM – science, technology, engineering, the arts and math – for New Jersey’s public-school students. The STEAM Tank Challenge is a competition that provides an opportunity for students to reimagine and redesign New Jersey to ensure our state is sustainable, healthy, equitable and a safe place for everyone to live, work and play.
Learn more about the STEAM Tank Challenge program:
- Top Teams for STEAM Tank 2024 Announced.
- NJSBA’s STEAM Tank Challenge 2024 Receives Almost 600 Applications.
- NJSBA’s STEAM Tank Program Nominated for Presidential Award.
- STEAM Tank Challenge Winners Shine at Workshop 2023 in Atlantic City.
