Technology in classrooms isn't anything new.

But the way our teachers are using it is.

Every day, technology helps parents, teachers, schools, and students do what they do best. It's just one tool they can use—but it's a powerful one.

Students

Students get more personal attention with classroom technology

Everyone learns at different speeds, and in different ways. Some students are visual learners. Others learn better by listening. Some thrive in groups, while others prefer working alone. Parents and teachers know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning. Technology tools allow students to work at their own speed, provide different ways to learn the same concepts, and give students the power to collaborate and share.

Parents

You don’t have to be at school with your child to be involved

As a parent, you want to be in the loop. You want to know how your child is doing, and what you can do to help them succeed. You want to connect with your child’s teacher, know which resources to use if your child needs help with homework, and provide additional learning tools at home. From e-mail and text messages to dashboards, homework portals, e-books and learning apps, technology provides the information and support parents want.

Teachers

Professional teachers deserve professional tools

Teaching. Lesson planning. Grading. Tracking student progress. Connecting with parents. Teachers face a daily balancing act to make the most of a precious resource: time. Technology empowers teachers with tools to learn, manage, and instruct. Whether it's a means for improving a lesson or streamlining countless hours of paperwork, teachers deserve access to the tools of today that make their job easier, reduce administrative burdens, and give them more time for planning, teaching, and connecting with students.

Schools

Smarter schools through smarter decisions

Making sure schedules allow students to take the classes they need to graduate. Hiring great teachers for every classroom. Making tough choices on budgets. School leaders make decisions every day that impact teaching and learning. Technology helps them reduce time spent on paperwork, identify and solve problems, and improve communications with teachers and parents. That way, everyone can spend more time focusing on what really matters—each child's education.

About the Project

Every day, educators are using technology to engage students, involve parents, and enable great teaching in their classroom. At home, parents are using technology to support their children and stay in the loop. We know technology can't solve every problem, but it can support teachers, engage students, and empower parents.

The Smarter Schools Project was launched to highlight the exciting ways that schools and families are using technology to meet their needs. In the process, we hope to spark a conversation among parents, educators, and innovators about their hopes, concerns and goals for technology in education.

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Success Stories

Teachers and students are already doing amazing things in the classroom with technology. From providing new ways of learning, to creating more opportunities for communication and collaboration, teachers and students are using digital tools in inspiring ways.