Event Showcase of Educational Technology August 2025
The education technology sector took centre stage at the August 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, showcasing a range of innovative products designed to revolutionise learning experiences. Here's a roundup of some of the standout offerings:
Acer Chromebox Mini CXM1
The Acer Chromebox Mini CXM1, a compact, fanless mini Chromebox, was one of the highlights of the event. Equipped with an Intel Celeron N Series processor, capable of supporting up to 16 GB Dual Channel LPDDR4X memory, and boasting 128 GB eMMC storage, this device is perfect for various school environments. Its easy deployment and maintenance make it an ideal choice for schools of all sizes and different spaces.
BBC Learning Hub
BBC Learning Hub, a free global education platform, also caught the attention of attendees. Targeting pre-K–12 teachers, students, and families, the Hub offers over 1,000 video clips, lesson plans, and student activities. Leveraging the BBC’s journalism and storytelling expertise, the Hub provides rich multimedia instructional resources across various subjects, including BBC's award-winning Science and Natural History content. Initially launching in the U.S., plans are in place to expand internationally.
Streamline
Streamline, an AI-powered special education management platform, was another noteworthy innovation. Designed to manage special education needs efficiently, Streamline reduces paperwork time by 90% and increases speech-language therapy capacity by 50%.
Imagine Learning's Imagine+ Assessment
Imagine Learning's Imagine+ Assessment, a comprehensive K-12 assessment suite, combines screening, diagnostic, and formative tools in one system. Designed to support early identification of learning delays and impediments, this suite is an invaluable resource for educators.
Key Code Education
Key Code Education expanded its course offerings, introducing new programs for industry-leading tools such as Ross Video Carbonite and XPression, Vizrt TriCaster, EditShare EFS, and SNS EVO. These programs offer live, hands-on training led by experienced instructors.
CTL Chromebox OPS OPx1-3
The CTL Chromebox OPS OPx1-3 transforms interactive displays into ChromeOS devices, offering a powerful solution for modernising display technologies for schools and organisations.
Lexia LETRS Connect
Lexia LETRS Connect is a platform for graduates of the Lexia LETRS Professional Learning course. It offers access to completed courses, literacy research, instructional best practices, expert-led sessions, resources, and live-online events.
LG CreateBoard UltraWide and the new LG Chromebox OPS device
In the corporate and educational sectors, the LG CreateBoard UltraWide, a 5K UltraHD Resolution 105-inch commercial display, optimised for Microsoft Teams Rooms (Front Row layout), is set to improve work efficiencies. The new LG Chromebox OPS device, designed exclusively for the LG CreateBoard, transforms the interactive flat panel display into a large-format ChromeOS device.
PBLWorks TEACH
PBLWorks TEACH, a web-based application, offers standards-aligned PBL projects for middle school math, science, English language arts, and social studies. With curriculum units now available, units for elementary and high school will become available in 2026.
Gamified AI Educational Assistants and Digital Whiteboard Platforms
Additional notable innovations presented include gamified AI educational assistants like Wayground (formerly Quizizz), digital whiteboard platforms such as ViewSonic myViewBoard 3, platforms supporting AI literacy education, and tools facilitating mental health support for students through AI.
These offerings reflect a trend toward integrating AI, compact hardware, global multimedia resources, and inclusive management tools in education technology. The August 2025 Edtech Show & Tell provided a glimpse into the future of education, where technology and learning merge to create immersive, personalised, and efficient learning experiences.
[1] Source: EdTech Magazine [2] Source: TechCrunch [3] Source: EdSurge [4] Source: The Verge [5] Source: TechRadar
- The Acer Chromebox Mini CXM1, an interactive device suitable for various school environments, received attention at the August 2025 Edtech Show & Tell, due to its compact design and powerful performance.
- BBC Learning Hub, a global, digital education platform, showcased over 1,000 multimedia instructional resources across different subjects, aiming to revolutionise learning experiences for pre-K–12 teachers, students, and families.
- Streamline, an AI-powered special education management platform, reduces paperwork time significantly and enhances speech-language therapy capacity, making it an excellent choice for schools seeking to manage special education needs efficiently.
- Imagine Learning's Imagine+ Assessment, a comprehensive K-12 assessment suite, helps educators identify learning delays and impediments, making it an invaluable resource for personalized learning in schools.
- Key Code Education offers live, hands-on training for industry-leading tools such as Ross Video Carbonite and XPression, Vizrt TriCaster, EditShare EFS, and SNS EVO, furthering education and self-development in the digital realm.
- The CTL Chromebox OPS OPx1-3 transforms interactive displays into ChromeOS devices, modernising display technologies for schools and organisations, and creating a more interactive learning environment.
- Lexia LETRS Connect, a platform for graduates of Lexia LETRS Professional Learning course, provides access to completed courses, literacy research, instructional best practices, resources, and live-online events, enhancing the learning and development of teachers in the education sector.
- In the corporate and educational sectors, the LG CreateBoard Ultrawide and the new LG Chromebox OPS device are set to improve work efficiencies, enabling large-format, interactive, and digital collaboration.
- PBLWorks TEACH, a web-based application, offers standards-aligned PBL projects for middle school math, science, English language arts, and social studies, moving toward a future where technology and learning merge to create immersive, personalised, and efficient learning experiences.
