Happy New Year! To kick off 2022, we want to share all the great things we’ve achieved together in 2021.  In addition to web browser updates and bug fixes, the Dyknow 2021 Year in Review includes several major product updates, new features, and enhancements. But we also helped teachers defeat hundreds of millions of distractions on student devices, saved teachers hundreds of thousands of clicks with added efficiencies, and so much more. Check out Dyknow’s 2021 Year in Review below, which includes:   Stats on 2021 Dyknow usage Product updates, new features and enhanc ..read more

K-12 Administrators across the world trust G2 as the #1 platform to find, research, and choose EdTech tools that solve the most pressing problems their teachers are experiencing. In G2’s Fall 2021 Reports, Dyknow was once again rated #1 in overall Satisfaction out of all Classroom Management and Device Monitoring solutions out there. Not only was Dyknow recognized as #1 in Satisfaction, but we also maintained our ratings for #1 in Usability and #1 in Relationship in the Mid-Market Segment. Here’s a breakdown of Dyknow’s Fall 2021 G2 rankings and why Dyknow is the best Classroom Management s ..read more

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra Leustig interviews Scott Bayer about being an anti-racist teacher, diversifying reading lists, creating inclusive learning environments, and leveraging ed-tech in non-technical ELA classrooms. Scott Bayer is a High School English teacher, Former ELA Instructional Specialist, and Co-Founder of #TheBookChat on Twitter. Listen to Episode 20: Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Overcast Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Pocket Casts Don’t have time to lis ..read more

K-12 educators are heading into one of the most needed Summer breaks after nearly a year of remote learning. This past school year challenged educators to expand all horizons by implementing more technology, conducting instruction in new ways, and strengthening relationships with students from a distance. As we think about going back to the classroom following Summer ’21, it has become clear that teachers and faculty will need to prioritize student-centered instruction to make sure students are receiving the differentiation, instruction, and leadership that will be required to transition bac ..read more

Classroom management is not one size fits all. Every classroom looks different depending on personalization for teachers and students as well as the subject matter that is focused on in the classroom. Science classrooms, in particular, need to have excellent classroom management tactics and strategies to ensure that class time is spent usefully as well as ensuring safety. Classroom management is crucial for optimized learning and growth within a classroom. Why Classroom Management is Important in the Science Classroom Science classrooms are one of the most difficult classrooms to manage in ..read more

We recently hosted our first digital event of the summer, the Student-Centered Summit, where we discussed with leading K-12 educators the importance of student-centered instruction. As we use the Summer months to prepare to go back to in-person learning, student-centered instruction is top of mind of educators after a year of teacher-focused learning. It has become clear that teachers and faculty will need to prioritize student-centered instruction to make sure students are receiving the differentiation, instruction, and leadership that will be required to transition back to in-person learni ..read more

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra interviews Robert Breyer, a K-5 Principal, Leadership Coach, and author. Robert has been passionate about coaching aspiring school leaders, ever since he was involved in his district’s leadership mentoring program and became a Principal. Robert shares his philosophies on coaching, leadership, and education. Listen to Episode 18: Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Overcast Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Pocket Casts Don’t have time to listen to the ..read more

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra interviews Kim Mattina, Middle School Technology Teacher in New Jersey, podcast Host of The Suite Talk, Author, and Google-certified trainer and educator. Last year, Kim shifted from being a Tech teacher to being a Tech Supporter/Virtual Learning Specialist, and next year she’ll be back in the classroom as a Computer Science teacher. Only time will tell just how much teachers will continue to integrate technology in the classroom when everyone is face-to-face in the fall. Listen to Episode 23: Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Listen ..read more

The K-12 classroom used to be the picture of productivity, but now that every student has a device, it’s full of distractions. There are major concerns surrounding student distractions, and these concerns are valid with the increase in devices being used. While school-issued devices provide much support to teachers, students, and parents they also provide an extra layer of distractions that students did not have in the physical classroom. Educators are actively seeking solutions to defeat distractions. Lucky enough we have a great solution for you right here.  What is Dyknow ..read more

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra interviews Eric Griffith, the Director of Media and Training at Mobile Technical Services based in Ohio. Eric shares how he conducts effective professional development training and advises teachers on integrating technology into the classroom. They discuss one-to-one device programs, the difference between districts that were prepared or not for remote learning, and the importance of teachers’ ability to be flexible. Listen to Episode 23: Available wherever you listen to podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Overcast Listen on ..read more