Edtech Show &amp; Tell: April 2024

Welcome to the April edtech Show & Tell, where our editors share some of the new edtech products that have caught our attention this month. 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.

This month's new offerings include an ai study robot, an all-in-one visualization solution, a multi-sensory math tutoring program, and more.

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Numbered AceChat
AceChat is a video-based ai study bot for STEM that gives students access to step-by-step solutions and video tutorials to make it easier to understand complex STEM topics. AceChat provides an interactive, multi-modal solution for students, with text, video and images. Students benefit from receiving real-time feedback and personalized content that fits their unique learning styles.

RTI Smart meetings
From small spaces to large conference rooms, Intelligent Meetings delivers the audio, video, and collaboration needed in today's hybrid work environment. Compatible with major video conferencing platforms, Intelligent Meetings turns every meeting into an in-person meeting. The ecosystem is natively integrated into RTI systems and operates as a standalone solution, as well as with other control systems.

Discovery education Professional connection
Career Connect fosters student curiosity by connecting classroom learning to potential careers. Educators request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals, selecting from a variety of job types, industries, languages, and locations. Students meet with professionals from industries such as biotechnology, science, finance, computer engineering, human resources, education, and more.

Tap Math TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension
TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension aim to close math gaps for students who struggle to learn math. Dyscalculia Extension offers a multi-sensory program, with resources such as math games/tasks, downloadable activity sheets, graphic organizers, and dyscalculia-specific strategies. Dyscalculia Extension aligns with DSM-5 standards and is integrated into special and general education classrooms. TouchMath Extend is a multi-sensory math intervention that combines traditional workbooks with digital math games in a 12-week curriculum that focuses on skill recovery. Teachers receive support through on-demand video training.

Optoma N Series Screens

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optoma N series displays
Available in four screen sizes, 65”, 75”, 86” and 98”, the N Series offers an all-in-one commercial display solution in in-person, hybrid and remote corporate and educational environments. Optimized for devices like webcams, Bluetooth speakers, and motorized strollers, the N Series includes a premium display; low blue light filter and flicker-free technology; and built-in apps for file sharing and device management.

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ai Coach uses ai to support teachers as they work through coaching cycles. Using the platform, teachers reflect on their practice and set goals as part of a self-paced module that mirrors the instructional coaching process. Teachers have an interactive conversation with Edie, the ai-powered coach, who asks open-ended, probing questions and offers tips for improvement. The evidence-based process is designed to complement the efforts of school leaders and instructional coaches.

McGraw Hill Adventure ALEKS

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Hill McGraw ALEKS Adventure
ALEKS Adventure is a new ai-powered supplemental learning solution launching for 1st and 2nd grade students in the 2024-25 school year, with full support for K-3 in the 2025-26 school year. The tool is an expansion of the ai-powered and research-backed ALEKS program. ALEKS uses machine learning to measure what students know and what concepts they are ready to learn next, providing immediate feedback, detailed explanations, definitions, and other tools to build mastery.