Pandemic-Era Tech Continues to Add Value to K–12 Classrooms

Educational technology saw an explosion of growth and innovation over the past two years as companies worked to meet schools’ needs in the wake of the pandemic. Existing companies built new solutions and updated old favorites, while new companies entered the playing field with creative innovations.
These technologies and updates were created with remote and hybrid learning situations in mind. As a result, the available tools for today’s learners look much different, despite many schools having returned to in-person learning in some capacity.

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