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 educators

01:35 Using My Collections to organize frequently used AI tools

02:15 Creating classroom content with AI voice-to-text feature

03:22 Using BenQ whiteboard tools with AI-generated content

05:16 Duplicating lessons for multiple student groups

06:20 AI tools for language arts and grammar activities

06:41 Introducing MagicSchool AI student rooms

07:40 Whole-group AI interaction for younger students

08:42 Student questioning and AI literacy skills

10:41 Adapting AI responses for different reading levels

11:17 Getting started with MagicSchool AI PD resources

12:09 Accessing MagicSchool AI from the BenQ App Store

13:00 Final takeaways

Key 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 level

Resources & Mentions:

1. Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html
2. Explore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training: https://academy.benq.com/en-us/index.html
3. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benq-america

How do schools make new technology actually stick? Discover how teachers drive successful EdTech adoption and long-term instructional change.

Rolling out new technology is easy — making it stick is the real challenge. In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, host Carly Burton-Sallay sits down with Elaine Stiefel, Director of Instructional Technology at West Ottawa Public Schools, to unpack what truly determines EdTech success. Drawing from a district-wide rollout of 500 interactive displays, Elaine explains why people — not products — drive long-term adoption.

From building teacher buy-in and addressing fear of change to activating influential “super users” on every campus, this conversation explores how peer-to-peer learning transforms confidence, engagement, and instructional practice. Elaine shares practical strategies for identifying teacher influencers, supporting growth mindsets, and scaling adoption without overwhelming central IT teams.

If your district is planning a major technology investment — or struggling to get teachers fully on board — this episode delivers actionable insights on creating a culture where technology enhances learning, not complicates it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How teacher buy-in determines whether new technology succeeds or fails

✅ Why peer influencers matter more than traditional tech training sessions

✅ How to identify and empower “super users” across a district

✅ Strategies for reducing fear and resistance to new classroom technology

✅ What real signs of long-term EdTech adoption look like in classrooms

👉 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 Welcome to Teach Your Way with BenQ

00:48 Why people, not products, determine EdTech success

02:00 Teacher buy-in and the role of project management

03:31 Why great technology struggles after rollout

05:09 Who really drives adoption in classrooms

07:00 Activating campus-based teacher superstars

09:00 Growth mindset vs. technical skill

10:00 Building peer-to-peer learning cultures

13:51 What it looks like when education technology truly sticks

16:25 The first step every tech rollout should take

18:00 Final advice for scaling EdTech adoption

Key Takeaways:

💎 Teacher influencers are the strongest drivers of EdTech adoption

💎 Growth mindset matters more than technical expertise

💎 Peer-to-peer support builds confidence faster than formal training

💎 Long-term success shows up as student-centered instruction, not tool usage

Quotes

“When you walk into our buildings, you don’t see teachers centered on the tech—you see students centered on learning. Technology should enhance instruction, not replace it. If students are collaborating, problem-solving, and engaged, that’s how you know it’s sticking.”

Elaine Stiefel – Director of Instructional Technology, West Ottawa Public Schools

Resources & Mentions:

1. Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html
2. Explore BenQ Academy for video tutorials and step-by-step training: https://academy.benq.com/en-us/index.html

In this episode of Teach Your Way with BenQ, host Carly Burton speaks with Kevin Holiday, Director of Instructional Technology, and Ryan Causey, District Instructional Technology Specialist from Spring ISD. They discuss the district’s transition from projectors to BenQ interactive boards, how it has transformed classroom instruction, and the impact on teachers and students. Kevin and Ryan share real-world examples of enhanced engagement, collaborative learning, and workflow efficiencies, including hands-on science labs, interactive anchor charts, and adaptive lesson planning. Listeners will gain actionable insights on leveraging BenQ technology to personalize learning and empower students in modern classrooms.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How Spring ISD transitioned from projectors to BenQ Boards in every classroom

✅ Ways the boards increase student engagement, collaboration, and active learning

✅ How teachers shift from “purveyors” to guides of learning with interactive technology

✅ Strategies for integrating adaptive learning software with BenQ Boards

✅ Real examples of student-created anchor charts, live problem-solving, and competition tools

👉 Discover interactive teaching tools, guides, and resources to elevate your classroom with BenQ Boards: https://www.benq.com/en-us/education.html

Key Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Teach Your Way with BenQ

01:15 Meet Kevin Holiday & Ryan Causey, Spring ISD Instructional Technology Leaders

03:00 Transitioning from projectors to BenQ Boards: bond initiative overview

05:00 How interactive boards engage students and improve collaboration

07:30 Teacher role evolution: guiding learning versus delivering content

10:00 Real-world examples: science labs, anchor charts, and adaptive software

13:30 SAMR model: substitution to redefinition using BenQ Boards

16:20 Early adopters sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers

18:50 How boards enhance lesson planning and reduce workflow friction

21:00 Student engagement tools: Team Posts, competitions, and collaborative learning

24:15 Future goals: blended learning, personalized instruction, and closing learning gaps

Key Takeaways:

💎 BenQ Boards transform classrooms by making lessons interactive, collaborative, and student-centered

💎 Teachers move from content delivery to guiding learning, improving engagement and creativity

💎 SAMR framework is naturally supported, allowing gradual adoption from basic to advanced integration

💎 Real-world examples show students creating anchor charts and solving problems digitally

💎 Data-driven instruction combined with BenQ technology allows personalization and bridges post-COVID learning gaps

Guest Bios:

Kevin Holiday is the Director of Instructional Technology for Spring ISD, leading digital initiatives and teacher technology adoption across the district.

Ryan Causey is the District Instructional Technology Specialist for Spring ISD, focused on integrating technology, supporting teachers, and enhancing student learning experiences with interactive tools.

Quotes:

“You can interact with learning in ways that projectors simply don’t allow. Students are more creative and collaborative.” — Kevin Holiday

“The BenQ Board allows teachers to guide learning instead of just delivering content. Students are active participants.” — Ryan Causey

“From anchor charts to live problem-solving, BenQ Boards create opportunities for hands-on, student-centered learning.” — Carly Burton

Resources & Mentions:

🌐Learn more at BenQ Education Solutions