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Category: Tech

Becoming an Apple Distinguished School


There was a time when the entire Upper School shared a single class set of 24 iPads. Even before then, TFA had begun...

Do you QR Code?


Do you code? Maybe you have seen this on a product.  On the label somewhere you will find a square black and white...

Computer Science Misses…


Computer coding is the hot new topic to teach students in classes today. The education blogs, tech blogs, etc are all...

Reclaim Your Brain & Energy with F.lux


A few years back I attended a week-long technology conference here in Orlando. As technology conferences go, this one...

Meet The First Academy App


This FREE app is now available in the App Store (iPhone, iPad) or Google Play Store (Android) to all TFA Families....

RenWeb: New Student Setup


Eventually every student at The First Academy utilizes RenWeb. Be it for homework, grades, attendance, lunch, etc. your...

Apple Distinguished Educator Selected


Matthew Eggert, Director of Technology and Innovation at The First Academy, was handpicked to join the community of...

Michele Smith Teacher Spotlight


Between Language Arts and Yearbook, Mrs. Michele Smith has a busy schedule. Her career started as a reporter at a small...

Natalie Holter Teacher Spotlight


To watch Natalie Holter teach, one might think you are watching a Drama or Theater instructor. Not quite. You are...

Stats Superstar Julie de la Fe


Statistically speaking, Julie de la Fe is an outlier. Her teaching methods are not mean and the majority of her...