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HR Specialists! Do You Need to Increase Your Hiring Efficiency?

2021-09-29T13:46:36+00:00

Hiring top quality candidates who will add value to your organization takes a lot of time and effort. From the moment you begin your search, you are reminded of the many moving parts it takes to find the right person to fill the role. And thereā€™s nothing more frustrating than getting all the way to the first interview with a candidate only to find out that the person behind the resume doesnā€™t always match up to our expectations. It can often feel like a waste of everyoneā€™s time, leaving both you and the candidate headed back to the drawing board. What [...]

HR Specialists! Do You Need to Increase Your Hiring Efficiency?2021-09-29T13:46:36+00:00

How to Incorporate Video Into Your Fine Arts Program

2021-09-21T22:01:34+00:00

Thereā€™s no doubt that ed tech tools which focus on video as an instructional aid have been on the rise for years. Educators across grade levels and content areas have adapted to a fast-paced modern world by incorporating technology into their curriculum in meaningful and impactful ways. While itā€™s easy to see how certain departments such as career and technical education programs can find this new technology so useful, itā€™s not always so obvious how to best incorporate tech into other areas such as fine arts programs. Quantifying and modernizing creative pursuits such as music, dance, and visual arts presents a [...]

How to Incorporate Video Into Your Fine Arts Program2021-09-21T22:01:34+00:00

5 Instructional Tools That Engage Students in the Digital Age

2021-09-15T20:36:15+00:00

Being a teacher in the 21st century can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, there is a seemingly endless supply of technological tools at their disposal to make their jobs easier. On the other hand, students also have an endless supply of technology that at times can make the teachersā€™ jobs harder. When students are inundated with media day in and day out, it can be hard to compete for their attention and engage them in meaningful learning. Choosing the right instructional tools for the classroom can be the key to unlocking learning in the digital age. These five instructional [...]

5 Instructional Tools That Engage Students in the Digital Age2021-09-15T20:36:15+00:00

4 Simple Steps to Closed Captioning Success

2021-09-07T04:33:15+00:00

There are a lot of moving parts to keep track of when it comes to hosting videos on your school or district website. Between formatting the video correctly, choosing the right video hosting service, and even just embedding the right videos in the right places, it can get downright dizzying. One piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked is making sure the district remains ADA compliant with closed captioning standards. Did you know that if you put videos anywhere on a school or district website without closed captioning, you will immediately fail any compliance testing? Let MyVRSpot help you avoid [...]

4 Simple Steps to Closed Captioning Success2021-09-07T04:33:15+00:00

Let’s Stop Wasting Paper During Back-to-School Season

2021-08-30T22:13:42+00:00

There are always some tell-tale signs that summer is coming to a close and back-to-school season is underway. For many teachers, standing in the perpetual line at the copy machine is one of those signs. There is nothing like a new school year to rack up monstrous amounts of paper waste. In a day and age where environmental friendliness is more important than ever, are there conscious efforts we can be taking to prevent that waste? QR Codes: One of the easiest ways to cut back on paper waste this back-to-school season is by utilizing QR codes. Rather than handing out [...]

Let’s Stop Wasting Paper During Back-to-School Season2021-08-30T22:13:42+00:00

5 Things to Look For in a Live Broadcasting Solution

2021-08-23T20:43:50+00:00

Finding the best live broadcasting solution for your schools is no easy task. Whether youā€™re looking for a way to broadcast your school board meetings, morning news shows, sporting events, or anything else your schools deem stream-worthy, and whether youā€™re looking for a hardware or software-based solution, itā€™s important to keep a specific set of criteria in mind when comparing the many different solutions available on the market today. Before you start your search, check out these 5 things to look for in a live broadcasting solution: Privacy & Security: Student safety is absolutely key in any piece of educational technology, [...]

5 Things to Look For in a Live Broadcasting Solution2021-08-23T20:43:50+00:00

The Secret Ingredient in Successful Professional Development

2021-07-27T20:30:51+00:00

There are few phrases that send a cold chill down the spines of teachers everywhere the way that ā€œprofessional developmentā€ does. Mix together some boring slideshows being read aloud, a few awkward icebreaker games, and at least one irrelevant guest speaker, and youā€™ve got yourself a recipe for disaster. The recipe for a successful and engaging professional development includes one often-overlooked ingredient - video. Check out these tips for incorporating video into your next PD training: Show and Tell Do you have new curricula or a strategy that you want your staff to [...]

The Secret Ingredient in Successful Professional Development2021-07-27T20:30:51+00:00

5 Ideas for Using Digital Media in Your Summer School Program

2021-06-16T16:50:22+00:00

With days getting longer and temperatures getting hotter, that can only mean one thing - itā€™s finally summer! When planning out our summertime adventures, summer school is likely toward the bottom of our lists. However, creating and implementing an engaging summer learning program is the reality that educators across the country are facing. Enrollment in summer school programs is at an all-time high this year. Students and teachers are working hard to close a widening achievement gap caused by instructional disruptions due to COVID-19. To help take off some of the heat, weā€™ve gathered 5 ideas for using digital media [...]

5 Ideas for Using Digital Media in Your Summer School Program2021-06-16T16:50:22+00:00
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