TRISTAN HERON BLOG
Welcome to the Tristan Heron Blog.
Here you will find a range of blog entries from the team at Evolve EdTech exploring a range of tips, tricks and tools that you can use to help you incorporate educational technology into your classroom.
10 Powerful Benefits of Joining the Tech-Ready Teacher Academy (And Why Educators Are Loving It)
Discover 10 powerful benefits of joining the Tech-Ready Teacher Academy and learn how educators build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and use EdTech with purpose. ...more
General
February 22, 2026•5 min read
Ten Practical Ways Primary School Teachers Can Use EdTech in the Classroom
Ten practical, low-overwhelm ways primary teachers can use edtech to boost engagement, inclusion and learning—without replacing great teaching practice. ...more
General
February 15, 2026•5 min read
Ten Future-Ready EdTech Tips to Set You Up for a Successful 2026 School Year
Discover 10 practical edtech tips to prepare for a future-ready 2026 classroom. Build confidence, save time, and engage students with purposeful technology. ...more
General
February 08, 2026•5 min read
The Teacher Who’s Tired of Wasting Time With Tech
Stop wasting hours on trial-and-error tech. The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy gives you proven tools, tutorials, and templates that actually work in classrooms. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
December 09, 2025•1 min read
The Teacher Who Feels Alone in Their PD
You’re not alone with edtech. The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy offers community, support, and training so every teacher feels confident with technology. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
December 02, 2025•1 min read
The Teacher Who Wants More Engaging Lessons
Bring lessons to life with technology. The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy shows you how to create interactive, engaging, and student-centred learning experiences. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
November 24, 2025•1 min read
The Overworked Teacher Who Needs Time Back
Reclaim your time with The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy. Learn practical edtech strategies to streamline marking, planning, and admin. Founding Member price ends 31 Jan 2026. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
November 17, 2025•1 min read
The Retired Teacher Who Still Loves to Learn
Stay connected to education. Retired teachers can explore modern edtech tools, share wisdom, and learn at their own pace in the Academy community. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
November 10, 2025•1 min read
The Pre-Service Teacher Who Wants a Head Start
Stand out before you graduate. Pre-service teachers can get ahead with edtech skills, classroom-ready resources, and ongoing support inside the Academy. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
November 03, 2025•1 min read
The Casual Teacher’s Challenge
PD that fits your schedule. The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy gives casual teachers flexible training, templates, and skills to thrive in any classroom. ...more
General ,The Tech-Ready Teacher Academy
October 27, 2025•1 min read
Evolve EdTech Wins Global Award | Leading EdTech Training 2025
Evolve EdTech wins the Corporate Vision Award for Leading Teacher EdTech Training Initiative 2025. Discover our story and what’s next for educators in Australia. ...more
General
September 29, 2025•2 min read
Our Top Five EdTech Tools for Gamified Learning
Discover five classroom-ready gamification tools—Kahoot, Wayground, Blooket, Bamboozle and Google Forms—with examples, tips and takeaways to boost student motivation. ...more
General ,Innovative EdTech
September 21, 2025•2 min read
Create Exciting Choice Boards Using Canva & Google Slides
Learn how to build engaging choice boards with Canva and Google Slides to boost student agency, differentiation, and blended learning. ...more
General ,Innovative EdTech
September 20, 2025•2 min read
Confidently Create with Google Vids: A Hands-On Introduction for Teachers
Join Evolve EdTech for a free hands-on workshop introducing Google Vids, Google’s newest AI-powered video tool for educators. Learn how to create engaging classroom videos easily—no experience require... ...more
General ,EdTech
July 08, 2025•2 min read
Create Exciting Learning Resources with Canva
Discover how to use Canva for Education to create engaging, accessible, and time-saving classroom resources with this hands-on guide by educator Tristan Heron. ...more
General ,Innovative EdTech &EdTech
July 08, 2025•3 min read
Formative Assessment Reinvented: 10 EdTech Ideas You Can Use in Class Tomorrow
Discover 10 powerful edtech tools to enhance formative assessment in the classroom. Practical, ready-to-use strategies for teachers from Tristan Heron at Evolve EdTech. ...more
General ,Innovative EdTech &EdTech
July 08, 2025•3 min read
The Educator's Guide to Using QR Codes in the Classroom
Discover 10 practical ways to use QR codes in the classroom to boost engagement, streamline access, and enhance learning with this educator’s guide by Tristan Heron. ...more
General ,EdTech
May 03, 2025•3 min read
Find Your Magic with MagicSchool.AI
Discover how educators can use MagicSchool.AI to save time, plan lessons, and support students in this episode recap from Innovative EdTech by Evolve EdTech. ...more
General ,EdTech
May 03, 2025•2 min read
Smart Start 2025: 25 EdTech Tips for Teachers
Discover 25+ EdTech tips to enhance teaching, boost engagement, and streamline planning in your classroom for 2025. ...more
General ,EdTech
May 03, 2025•4 min read
Top Free Apps for Teachers: Transform Learning with These Must-Have EdTech Tools
Discover the best free apps for teachers to enhance learning. Transform your classroom with tools like Kahoot, Canva, Padlet, and Google Workspace. Perfect for every educator! ...more
General ,EdTech
January 11, 2025•4 min read
Overcoming the Fear of EdTech: Simple Steps to Build Confidence in Using Technology in the Classroom
Feeling anxious about edtech? Learn how to overcome the fear of using technology in the classroom with simple, confidence-boosting strategies. ...more
General ,EdTech
January 09, 2025•1 min read
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