Announcing EdTech as a Service, a New Whitepaper on Intelligent Purchasing

May 24, 2025June 25, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

EdTech Empowers Teachers & Improves Student Performance

Educators have spoken and OneScreen was listening.

Schools need the latest EdTech to empower teachers and see real improvements in student performance.

But the traditional purchase model for EdTech has been a barrier to making ever-current technology consistently available.

5 Ways EdTech Can Improve Student Performance

May 24, 2025June 8, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

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Student Performance Soars with EdTech

Better EdTech was on just about every school’s wish list for years, but now it is mission critical. Fortunately, technology for the classroom has gotten more powerful and less expensive very recently.

VTI/Team 1st/OneScreen: How KT Built a One-of-a-Kind Partnership in AV

May 24, 2025May 14, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

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VTI & OneScreen Partnership Brings Success to the World of A/V

For Kevin Talentino, CEO of Virtual Technologies Inc. (VTI), the world of A/V and instructional tech is secondnature. After 30 years in the industry, he has created a role for himself as the cornerstone in a wholly unique, customer-oriented partnership with OneScreen and Team 1st.

Introducing the OneScreen North American Sales Team for 2021!

May 24, 2025May 5, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

OneScreen Welcomes 2021 North American Sales Team

Summer is just around the corner, the world is getting back to business and OneScreen is growing with a new sense of purpose.

6 Ways Smart Screens Foster Learning

May 24, 2025April 13, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

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Smart Screen Promote Learning in the Classroom

Whether they are in the physical classroom or logging in from home, kids struggle to stay engaged in schoolwork. In many cases, concentration on the lesson IS the lesson.

But the world is different now. Since 2008, smartphones and tablets have become virtual babysitters. Kids talk to their toys and their toys often talk back. Children today grow up understanding technology in a way no other generation has and there is no going back, even if we wanted to.

Part II: Are We Asking Too Much of Teachers? Data from Our Teacher Survey

June 21, 2025April 8, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

Teachers Need More Support

In Part I of Are We Asking Too Much of Teachers, we reviewed answers from our survey of teachers, primarily in the US, about their biggest concerns in the reopening of schools. We also asked whether they felt that the definition of teaching had changed forever.

We went deeper in Part II, moving on to what could be done to address those concerns. Their answers were thoughtful, complex, creative, emotional and sometimes even heart-breaking.

Are We Asking Too Much of Teachers? Results from OneScreen’s 2021 Teacher Survey

June 21, 2025March 19, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

Before the pandemic hit, the teacher shortage was already at a crisis point. The Economic Policy Institute reported in March of 2019, “The teacher shortage is real, large and growing, and worse than we thought”.

OneScreen’s 2021 Teacher Survey: Results on Workload and Support

In 2021, all the uncertainty around reopening schools, new safety measures and hybrid learning strategies has brought the underlying problem into sharp focus. We wanted to hear from teachers in their own words how things are going in their districts as the push for reopening intensifies. We also asked what they thought teaching will look like in the near future and what they needed to best manage this new reality.

5 Signs Your School Needs Better Entryway Management

May 24, 2025March 16, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

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School Entryway Management

Securing school entryways has always been a hot topic. It often gets brought up at school events, district meetings and as a security concern by parents. Ensuring that access is under control and up-to-date with the best safety and security protocols can be difficult due to factors like not enough room in the budget or not having enough staff available to handle the changing requirements.

Ysleta Schools Built the Blueprint for Better Scores & Smarter Classrooms

May 24, 2025February 23, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

Summary:

The Ysleta independent school district used traditional teaching tools for decades. When they determined it was time to upgrade the classroom, the tech they needed didn’t exist. Team 1st Technologies, VTI and OneScreen joined forces to created customized tech and a template for helping schools everywhere.

Download the Ysleta Case Study PDF!

Ysleta ISD Scores Increase After Smarter Classrooms Implemented

Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) is El Paso’s third largest district, with 64 schools serving 44,000 students in K-12. YISD schools are spread out across a wide region near the border separating Texas and Mexico with a student population that is 93% percent Hispanic.

The Top 5 Classroom Technologies That Teachers And Students Love

May 24, 2025February 11, 2021 by Murtaza Bhutta

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Classroom Tech Tools

Summary: Digital tools can enhance learning and captivate students. The evidence is clear on that point. What’s not clear is the question of which tools are the most effective. The best digital tools are are both easy to use and exciting for students. We’ve gathered the data to present the top five technologies for the classroom: