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Teach Your Way with BenQ

Teach Your Way with BenQ

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Teaching should inspire, not overwhelm. Teach Your Way with BenQ is the podcast built for educators, school leaders, and technology decision makers who want to make teaching easier, learning more engaging, and classrooms more connected. Every episode brings you stories, strategies, and insights on how technology and innovation can transform the way students and teachers experience education. From interactive displays to collaborative tools and future ready teaching solutions, this podcast is your trusted guide for turning classrooms into vibrant spaces where learning comes alive. Education is moving fast, and teachers face more challenges than ever. Balancing curriculum demands while integrating new technologies can feel impossible. Teach Your way with BenQ helps you stay ahead by showcasing tools and stories that are proven to work in real schools with real students. Guests include teachers, administrators, technology specialists, and industry experts who share how they have boosted student engagement, overcome obstacles, and created lasting impact with the right solutions. Each episode is built around the educator experience. You will hear what is working in classrooms across the country and beyond, the small changes that create big wins, and the inspiring stories that remind us why teaching matters. Whether it is using digital whiteboards to bring lessons to life, leveraging collaboration platforms to give every student a voice, or exploring creative ways to keep kids engaged, Teach Your Way with BenQ highlights the innovations that make education both human and effective. This show is not about technology for technology’s sake. It is about meeting teachers where they are, simplifying their daily routines, and helping them do what they do best: inspire the next generation. If you want to bridge the gap between traditional teaching and digital learning, you will find the support you need here. Here is what you can expect from Teach Your Way with BenQ : Conversations with educators and experts about the real challenges of teaching today Practical tips and tools that you can use in your classroom immediately Stories that show how technology fosters creativity, collaboration, and curiosity A behind the scenes look at how BenQ partners with schools and districts to support teachers and empower students Episodes are short, focused, and packed with value. In just 15 minutes you will walk away with a new idea, a fresh perspective, or an insight you can apply in your school. Whether you are a teacher looking for new ways to engage students, a school leader balancing resources and outcomes, or an IT director choosing the right solutions, Teach Your Way with BenQ is designed to meet you where you are. This podcast is practical, inspiring, and grounded in the realities of today’s classrooms. Join us as we explore what is next in education. When teachers are supported, students thrive. When technology works with educators, classrooms become powerful spaces of connection, curiosity, and growth. Subscribe to Teach Your Way with BenQ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And do not just listen, share your stories, your challenges, and your wins. Because this podcast is not just about technology, it is about you. Hosted by the edtech enthusiasts within BenQ from Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Leadership.Copyright 2026 Hosted by the edtech enthusiasts within BenQ from Marketing, Sales, Engineering, & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Long Game in EdTech: Choosing Hardware That Grows With Your Needs

    The Long Game in EdTech: Choosing Hardware That Grows With Your Needs
    Mar 25 2026
    What does it really take to choose classroom technology that lasts?In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, hosts Lauren McMillian and Katy Chen sit down with Angela Dressander, Instructional Technology Coordinator at Forest Hills Public Schools, to unpack what it means to think long-term in EdTech.From avoiding short-term tech traps to building a future-ready classroom ecosystem, Angela shares how her district approached a large-scale hardware rollout with intention, patience, and a deep focus on teacher needs.You’ll learn why going slow can actually help you scale faster, how to future-proof your technology investments, and why teacher buy-in and adaptability matter more than ever in today’s rapidly evolving classrooms.If your district is planning a tech upgrade—or rethinking past decisions—this episode is your roadmap to making smarter, sustainable choices.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to choose classroom technology that lasts 5–7 years without becoming obsolete or underutilized.✅ Why teacher involvement is critical in EdTech decisions and how it drives long-term adoption and success.✅ What makes hardware truly “future-ready” in today’s rapidly evolving education landscape.✅ How to align instructional goals with technology investments across your district.✅ Best practices for introducing emerging tools like AI in schools without overwhelming teachers or students.👉 Try these strategies in your classroom today! Visit BenQ Education Solutions to explore interactive panels, guides, and training resources.https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html Key Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & warm welcome to Angela Dressander01:25 Why long-term thinking matters in EdTech02:18 The risks of short-term tech planning03:00 Classroom trends shaping future needs03:43 What makes hardware “future-ready”05:19 Why teacher input changed everything07:19 Planning smart tech investments08:47 Aligning classroom needs with district strategy10:00 The impact of strong customer support12:32 AI in the classroom: starting slow, scaling smart13:29 The #1 priority for tech decision-makersKey Takeaways:💎 Plan for 5–7 Years, Not Just Year One. Short-term wins can quickly turn into long-term frustrations. Sustainable EdTech decisions require thinking ahead to evolving classroom needs, software compatibility, and ongoing usability.💎 Teacher-Centered Decisions Drive Success. Involving educators early ensures buy-in and helps districts choose tools that actually get used—not just installed.💎 Adaptability Is the Ultimate Differentiator. Future-ready hardware must evolve with teaching styles, student engagement trends, and emerging technologies like AI.💎 Compatibility Is Non-Negotiable. Seamless integration with tools like Google Workspace, apps, and devices ensures teachers can work efficiently without disruption.💎 Support & Training Make or Break Implementation: Even the best technology fails without strong support systems, ongoing training, and responsive customer service.Quotes“We didn’t want to choose technology just for today, we wanted something teachers could still rely on seven years from now. That long-term mindset changes everything about how you evaluate tools. It’s not about quick wins. It’s about lasting impact.” – Angela Dressander“When districts plan only for immediate needs, the technology works… for a year or two. Then it becomes just another thing in the classroom instead of something that truly supports teaching and learning.” – Angela Dressander“Future-ready hardware has to be adaptable for every teacher, every classroom, and every change that’s coming. If it can’t evolve with you, it won’t last.” – Angela DressanderResources & Mentions:Angela Dressander - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-dressander-57502119b/Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.htmlExplore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training: https://academy.benq.com/en-us/index.htmlLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benq-americaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/benq_education/Private FB user group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/benqboardusergroupBen Q on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-way-with-benq/id1844449540Ben Q on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DNT7aWkJmb0oae4YOMnx4?si=6be1bb7662404905Ben Q on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benqeducation2476Tags: BenQBoard, BenQ Academy, EZWrite, FloatingTool, SplitScreen, InteractiveLessons, ClassroomTechnology, StudentEngagement, TeacherTraining, K12EdTech, Student Engagement, Tools for Teachers, Education, EdTech strategy, classroom technology planning, future-ready classrooms, interactive flat panels, education technology trends, teacher technology adoption, AI in education, instructional technology leadership, school district tech planning, classroom collaboration tools, BenQ Boards, digital ...
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    16 mins
  • Try It on Your Board: Exploring the Latest BenQ Board Updates

    Try It on Your Board: Exploring the Latest BenQ Board Updates
    Mar 18 2026
    Discover the latest BenQ Board updates for teachers, including new AI tools, annotation features, and classroom workflow improvements.In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, hosts Lauren McMillian and Katy Chen break down the latest BenQ Board updates that teachers won’t want to miss. From powerful AI classroom tools to enhanced annotation features and smarter multi-window workflows, this update is packed with improvements designed to save teachers time and increase student engagement.Lauren demonstrates how educators can use the new AI Lasso Search and Ask AI chatbot to instantly identify images, generate lesson ideas, and model AI literacy skills for students. Teachers will also learn how to use the new Note Browser app to annotate directly on web pages and keep their annotations while scrolling—a feature educators have been asking for.The episode also highlights EasyWrite AI image tools, including background removal, style changes, and “Circle to Artify,” which allows teachers and students to transform simple drawings into realistic images. Finally, Lauren explores the new multi-window split screen enhancements and Chrome bookmark improvements that make accessing classroom resources faster than ever.If you want to get the most out of the new features on your BenQ Board interactive display, this episode will help you explore the newest tools and start using them in your classroom right away.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to use BenQ Board AI Lasso Search to instantly identify images and research topics✅ How Ask AI helps teachers generate lessons, prompts, and activities quickly✅ How the new Note Browser app lets teachers annotate webpages while scrolling✅ How to use AI image editing tools in EasyWrite for creative classroom activities✅ How multi-window split screen improvements make lesson workflows easier👉 Try these strategies in your classroom today! Visit BenQ Education Solutions to explore interactive panels, guides, and training resources.https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html Key Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to BenQ Board AI tools01:28 Using AI Lasso Search to analyze images02:12 Modeling AI questioning and research skills in real time03:26 Using the Ask AI chatbot for deeper exploration04:00 Creating quick lesson activities with AI04:28 Using voice input with BenQ Board microphones05:54 AI tools inside EasyWrite whiteboard06:21 AI image editing and background removal07:03 Circle to Artify drawing tool demonstration08:11 Compatible BenQ Board models for AI features08:50 Introduction to the new Note Browser app09:31 Annotating webpages and keeping annotations while scrolling10:34 Recording or capturing annotated screens11:49 Multi-window workflow improvements12:49 New split-screen layout options13:56 Chrome bookmark bar update15:22 Lauren’s favorite update for teachersKey Takeaways:💎 Built-in AI tools help teachers create lessons and research instantly💎 The Note Browser app solves a common teacher challenge—persistent annotations💎 AI image tools in EasyWrite unlock new creative activities for students💎 Updated multi-window layouts improve lesson workflowsResources & Mentions:Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.htmlExplore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training: https://academy.benq.com/en-us/index.htmlLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benq-americaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/benq_education/Private FB user group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/benqboardusergroupBen Q on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-way-with-benq/id1844449540Ben Q on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DNT7aWkJmb0oae4YOMnx4?si=6be1bb7662404905Ben Q on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benqeducation2476Tags: BenQBoard, BenQ Academy, EZWrite, FloatingTool, SplitScreen, InteractiveLessons, ClassroomTechnology, StudentEngagement, TeacherTraining, K12EdTech, Student Engagement, Tools for Teachers, Education, BenQ Board updates, AI tools for teachers, classroom technology, EasyWrite, interactive whiteboards
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    17 mins
  • Magic Up Your Lessons with MagicSchool AI and the BenQ Board

    Magic Up Your Lessons with MagicSchool AI and the BenQ Board
    Feb 12 2026
    MagicSchool AI helps teachers save time, create lessons faster, and engage students using AI tools directly on the BenQ Board.In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, host Lauren McMillian is joined by Andrew Davies from MagicSchool AI to demonstrate how AI-powered teaching tools can seamlessly integrate with the BenQ Board to support both teachers and students. Recorded live at FETC, this hands-on conversation walks educators through real classroom use cases—from instantly generating math activities and language arts resources to creating student-safe AI chat experiences for even the youngest learners.Andrew explains how MagicSchool AI packages powerful large language models specifically for educators, making it easier to plan lessons, differentiate instruction, and save valuable time. Together, Lauren and Andrew show how teachers can use voice-to-text, whiteboard tools, and student rooms to create interactive, student-centered learning experiences. The episode also highlights responsible AI use, AI literacy for students, and how BenQ’s app ecosystem makes classroom AI adoption simple and accessible. If you’re exploring AI in education, this episode offers practical, classroom-ready strategies you can use immediately.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How teachers can use MagicSchool AI to instantly create classroom-ready content✅ Ways to engage students with interactive AI tools on the BenQ Board✅ How virtual student rooms support safe, responsible AI use in classrooms✅ Practical strategies for using AI across grade levels, from kindergarten to high school👉 Try these strategies in your classroom today! Visit BenQ Education Solutions to explore interactive panels, guides, and training resources.https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html Key Timestamps:00:00 Intro: MagicSchool AI overview for educators01:35 Using My Collections to organize frequently used AI tools02:15 Creating classroom content with AI voice-to-text feature03:22 Using BenQ whiteboard tools with AI-generated content05:16 Duplicating lessons for multiple student groups06:20 AI tools for language arts and grammar activities06:41 Introducing MagicSchool AI student rooms07:40 Whole-group AI interaction for younger students08:42 Student questioning and AI literacy skills10:41 Adapting AI responses for different reading levels11:17 Getting started with MagicSchool AI PD resources12:09 Accessing MagicSchool AI from the BenQ App Store13:00 Final takeawaysKey Takeaways:💎 AI tools are most effective when designed specifically for educators and their students.💎 MagicSchool AI makes lesson creation faster without sacrificing quality💎 BenQ Boards enable hands-on, student-centered AI interaction💎 Responsible AI use and AI literacy can begin at any grade levelResources & Mentions:Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.htmlExplore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training: https://academy.benq.com/en-us/index.htmlLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benq-americaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/benq_education/Private FB user group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/benqboardusergroupBen Q on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-way-with-benq/id1844449540Ben Q on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DNT7aWkJmb0oae4YOMnx4?si=6be1bb7662404905Ben Q on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benqeducation2476MagicSchool AI Website: https://www.magicschool.aiMagicSchool AI PD & Certification: https://www.magicschool.ai/resourcesMagicSchool AI YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@magicschoolaiGuest Bio:Based in Texas, I am the social media and community manager for MagicSchool and an AI in Education Influencer on TikTok (47K followers). I have been working in education for the last 15 years.Recently named AI Educator of the Year, my passion lies in integrating AI technologies into educational settings to enhance learning experiences. I specialize in guiding educators through the digital transformation, fostering innovative teaching methods and student engagement. My work is driven by a commitment to making education accessible and impactful through technology.Tags: BenQBoard, BenQ Academy, EZWrite, FloatingTool, SplitScreen, InteractiveLessons, ClassroomTechnology, Education Technology, StudentEngagement, TeacherTraining, K12EdTech, Student Engagement, Tools for Teachers, Education, MagicSchool AI. AI for teachers, classroom technology, AI in education, MagicSchool AI, Student Rooms, Digital Learning
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    14 mins
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