FETC Edtech Show and Tell

Welcome to a special FETC edtech Show & Tell, where our editors share some of the new edtech products introduced during this year's FETC conference that have caught our attention. These are not reviews or endorsements, but rather a sampling of education-related articles, platforms, and more that we think might be worth mentioning to you.

ASUS | ROG Strix SCAR 16/18

The ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 gaming laptop has an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, which has up to 24 cores and 32 threads capable of reaching TDP levels of 65W. Combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU delivering up to 175W TGP and equipped with a MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, these laptops are designed to handle the most demanding AAA titles, high-performance applications, and intensive multitasking with ease. .

Coolest Teacher | Ncore 100 Air

Ncore 100 Air is a small form factor (SFF) PC case designed for gamers, content creators, and SFF enthusiasts. Designed to streamline PC building and upgrading, Ncore 100 Air features an open, tool-free design, an innovative expandable design, and compatibility with the latest hardware.

KinderLab Robotics | Exploring with KIBO

Exploring with KIBO is a new curriculum for grades 3-5, extending KIBO's hands-on, screen-free learning experiences beyond early childhood. The curriculum features more than 60 hours of standards-aligned activities that support computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and joyful exploration. By expanding KIBO's usability to include preschool through fifth grade, schools can reduce the cost per student while still sharing equipment across grades.

Activity | Student Guardian

StudentKeeper combines content filtering, classroom management, device management and wellness tools in a single platform. StudentKeeper fosters a safe digital environment where distractions are mitigated and a positive learning environment is created. It also features a patented ai-enabled search feature to proactively filter and block harmful content while students browse the internet.

zSpace | zSpace Imagine Learning Solution

zSpace Imagine Learning Solution is a portable, headset-free AR/VR system designed specifically for primary education. This all-in-one solution combines next-generation AR/VR wearables, interactive educational software, curriculum-aligned lessons, and professional development for educators. Designed to create immersive and engaging learning experiences, Imagine Learning Solution enables young learners to explore subjects such as math, science, and language arts in new, interactive ways.

Avantis Education | Eduverse+

Eduverse+ is designed to enhance Avantis' award-winning ClassVR headsets. Provides access to four new content sets that allow educators to transform classroom learning with dynamic and immersive virtual reality experiences. These resources aim to boost student engagement, deepen understanding, and make learning more interactive and memorable. Eduverse+ includes: EduverseAI; WildWorld, featuring immersive 360° wildlife videos, narrated films and “wild data” resources; STEAM3D; and CareerHub.

code | Code blocks

Codie Blocks seamlessly integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) with STEM education, helping children develop resilience, empathy, and collaboration skills along with computational thinking. Codie Blocks allows children ages 3 to 6 to learn the fundamental principles of coding and computational thinking through hands-on play. By combining high-quality comedy videos with physical coding blocks and an engaging digital app, the system encourages problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking in a fun, story-based way.

LG | CreateBoard Pro

The new Google-compatible CreateBoard Pro interactive whiteboard features LG's built-in ELGi ai system and is designed to save time and improve productivity. It offers key recognition, prediction and translation functions and is compatible with the Windows operating system. Available in 86-, 75- and 65-inch screen sizes, the new CreateBoard Pro series is designed to help teachers create, manage and share lesson plans and other educational content.

LG | LG Schools

LG Schools is a new ambassador program that offers commercial display technology for schools to test, learn and implement. The LG Schools program aims to showcase best practices to promote learning, gather valuable feedback to improve future solutions, and develop demonstration sites for schools outside the program to visit to experience the technology first-hand.

Speed ​​of light | Topcat Cascadia

Topcat Cascadia represents the integration of Topcat's all-in-one ceiling-mounted audio solution with Cascadia's advanced networking capabilities. This system ensures that every student hears their teacher's natural voice, regardless of the size or acoustics of the classroom. Integrates well with other classroom technologies such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, and multimedia devices.

Linewize | Educational technology Perspectives

Linewize edtech Insights is a platform designed to transform data into actionable intelligence for K-12 schools and districts by bringing together a school district's entire application inventory in a single location. Key features will equip district IT leaders to: Optimize costs by identifying expired or underutilized software licenses, measure ROI across all application categories, ensure compliance and security with a central location to track the status of approval of each application, and more.

Robotics | robotic gear

Robotical Cog is a physical computing device that connects actions on the screen with real-world events (and vice versa). This direct connection between coding and physical outcomes makes abstract concepts more tangible for younger students. Features include: force sensitive button; ring of 13 multicolored LED lights; spokesman; motion, tilt and proximity detection; ambient light detection; Bluetooth connection; block-based coding platforms; access to free software compatible with iPads, Android tablets or a web app for Chromebooks, Windows and Mac. Early bird discount for pre-orders.

Roland DGA | TY-300

The new Roland DG TY-300 is a next-generation direct-to-film (DTF) printer designed for image quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness. The TY-300 offers detailed transfer graphics for garment customization at speeds up to four times faster than competitive models while minimizing running costs. The DTF method is gaining popularity because it allows complex printed designs and smaller text to be effectively transferred to a wide range of materials, including cotton, polyester, cotton polyester, denim, nylon and rayon, as well as light and dark pigmented materials. .

STEM Sports | Digital Curriculum

The STEM Sports® curriculum is now available in a digital curriculum. STEM Sports uses engaging, high-energy physical activities to inspire hands-on learning of STEM topics and 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership. All lessons are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards – Mathematics, and the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education.

SMART | CrisisGo Intervention

The new integration between SMART and CrisisGo enables real-time alerts and notifications to keep schools safe and informed during emergencies. Alerts can be activated via a physical panic button, phone, watch app, or other built-in emergency buttons. Once an alert is triggered, this integration allows administrators to send alerts with images and audio to SMART displays on their network.

Gale, a Cengage company | The American Civil War: The International Context

The American Civil War: The International Contexta one-of-a-kind digital archive that broadens the perspective on this monumental conflict, revealing its global implications and the role of European nations in shaping its trajectory. This archive is particularly relevant to educators and librarians seeking innovative ways to support teaching and research. Highlights include: primary sources that inspire engagement, support for evolving curricula, and complementary resources to existing ones.

Logitech | Optimized Rally Camera Kit

The Rally Camera Streamline Kit is a complete USB Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) video solution designed for modern Hyflex learning environments and workspaces. As higher education institutions strive to meet the changing needs of their audiences, the demand for lecture capture content has never been greater. Whether they interact with content in person, online, or asynchronously, audiences require seamless experiences tailored to their preferences. Built around Logitech's iconic Rally camera, the kit allows for easy switching between preset camera views, installation and troubleshooting.