Education Technology Day

Every year on September 23, Education Technology Day celebrates the tools and people that make modern learning possible—from classroom devices and learning platforms to the specialists who keep everything running smoothly.

History of Education Technology Day

The observance gained traction through popular holiday calendars that fixed the date on September 23 and framed the day as a simple invitation to appreciate edtech’s role in teaching and learning.

While Education Technology Day is an informal celebration, campuses and education groups have long hosted their own “Ed Tech Day” gatherings, a sign that the concept predates the calendar listing. One well-known example is Ithaca College’s recurring Educational Technology Day conference, a regional meetup that showcases tools and classroom strategies.

Why is Education Technology Day important?

It reminds us that technology in schools is about people first—not gadgets. Behind every smooth lesson are IT teams, media specialists, instructional designers, and teachers adapting tools to real classrooms so students can access content, collaborate, and create in ways that weren’t possible a decade ago.

The day also situates local efforts in a global conversation. From district pilots to international initiatives on digital learning, the message is consistent: technology should improve equity and outcomes, not just add screens. Taking one day to reflect helps communities keep that focus clear all year.

• It spotlights the often-invisible work that keeps learning flowing.
• It nudges schools to measure impact, not just install apps.
• It encourages teachers to share what actually works.
• It celebrates access—assistive tools, captions, translation, and more.
• It keeps the conversation tied to student learning, not hype.

How to Celebrate Education Technology Day

Keep it practical. Try one tiny upgrade you can sustain—set up captioning for your next video, build a short self-check quiz, or tidy a course page so students find resources faster. Then share the template with a colleague so the improvement multiplies.

Make it a thank-you day, too. Send a quick note to your edtech or IT team, highlight a colleague’s clever use of tools at a staff meeting, or host a 15-minute “show & tell” with one classroom strategy. If you’re a student or parent, ask how tech supports learning in your school and what small habits—like charging devices or organizing files—would genuinely help.

• Learn one feature of a tool you already use.
• Archive old files and declutter your digital classroom.
• Turn a paper handout into an accessible, clickable version.
• Share a credible digital learning resource with a peer.
• Thank your tech support person by name.

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