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30 in 50 2026: The LIST
Thanks to everyone how was able to attend live! It is always a blast. Here is the 2026 List: ToolLinkMagic Schoolhttps://www.magicschool.ai/School AIhttps://schoolai.com/PlayLab AIhttps://www.playlab.ai/Playground...
Sustainable Technology Practices for Schools
As schools continue to expand their implementation of educational technology through the use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, sustainability has become a critical part of long-term planning. Devices, networks, and digital tools offer...
IETA – We are Future Makers
The Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) recently partnered with the Idaho Education Technology Association (IETA) to host a specialized professional learning room at IETA 26. Held from February 4–6, 2026, at the Boise...
I Thought I Had the Answer—Until I Talked to Elementary Teachers
Recently, I was able to sit down and talk with educators at different grade levels. Usually, I just get to talk to middle and high school teachers, which is awesome, but we have different struggles than elementary teachers. One of the problems I heard from them was...
NCCE 26 Closing Keynote Spotlight: Thuan Nguyen and AVID’s Mission to Close the Opportunity Gap
One of the most powerful moments of any conference are the keynote presentations. At our annual Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) conference, we aim to select speakers who can convey a strong message that will bring ideas together, inspire...
Empowering Students with Start.me: Building Digital Toolboxes for Independence and Organization
In today’s classroom, a challenge I always seem to face year after year is providing my students with the resources they need to become independent, organized, and responsible learners. This is just as important as delivering content. One way I have found to help my...
Finding Balance: Digital Tools and Traditional Learning
Why Both Technology and Pencil-and-Paper Still Belong in the Classroom By Shylo Garrett, 5th Grade Educator, Cassia County School District, Idaho In today’s classrooms, technology is everywhere—from interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks to educational apps and...
How to spot AI Writing and Respond
You ask your students to write a paragraph. Inevitably at least some students will try to use AI to write it for them, no matter how many times you warn them that you will know. So, with AI getting smarter, how can we know? Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have...
From Connectivity to Possibility: How Strong Technology Foundations Support Teaching and Learning
In education, technology is often discussed in terms of tools. New platforms, new devices, new applications. But for educators, the real value of technology is not about novelty. It is about reliability. When technology works consistently, it creates space for...
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