Announcing the Winners of the Best of Show Awards at ISTELive 2025, Presented by Tech & Learning
**Tech & Learning Best of Show Awards at ISTELive 25: Primary Education Category Winners**
Multiple products were honoured in the Primary Education category at ISTELive 2025, showcasing the diversity and innovation in K-12 educational technology.
**Confirmed Winners**
- **ClassLink Suite** by ClassLink was awarded a Tech & Learning Best of Show Award in the Primary Education category for its tools that simplify digital access, streamline account management, and provide actionable analytics, helping educators focus more on teaching and less on technology logistics. - **Ari** by Ozobot won for its innovative, compact coding robot designed to engage primary students in STEM and computer science, praised for its classroom impact and ease of use. - **ClassVR** from Avantis Education received the award for the fourth consecutive year, recognised for its immersive virtual reality experiences tailored for primary education. - **Sora** also earned its fourth consecutive win in the Primary Education category, though the search results do not provide details on the product’s features or provider.
**Summary Table of Winners**
| Product | Provider | Notable Details | Citation | |-------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|----------| | ClassLink Suite | ClassLink | Simplifies digital access, rostering, analytics | [1] | | Ari | Ozobot | Coding robot for STEM/CS engagement in primary grades | [3] | | ClassVR | Avantis Education | Immersive VR for primary, fourth consecutive win | [5] | | Sora | Not specified in results| Primary education, fourth consecutive win | [4] |
**Note:** The search results do not clarify whether additional products won in this category. The above list includes all explicitly named primary education winners from available sources.
The following products were also recognised for their contributions to primary education:
- MIND Education's ST Math: See Math. Learn Math. Know Math. is a powerful visual learning program that supports deep conceptual understanding through spatial-temporal reasoning. - ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewSonic ClassSwift Education Software is an intuitive and navigation-friendly LMS designed for educators, integrating well with other educational technologies and platforms. - NetSupport's classroom.cloud offers mobile device management at the classroom and teacher level, with device-agnostic control over content and usage. - Cricut Explore 4 is a fast, user-friendly cutting machine for education and creative environments. - LG CreateBoard Core includes preloaded operating system feature that helps it stand apart from the competition. - Lightspeed Systems' Lightspeed Signal is a powerful visibility platform that gives tech leaders a clear, real-time view of device usage, app access, and network health across the district. - Clear Touch's Sho Software offers a modern, scalable approach to digital signage. - BenQ Education's BenQ SL04 PANTONE VALIDATED SIGNAGE offers impressive visual quality and Google certifications, making it ideal for educational environments where colour accuracy matters. - The Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit from BirdBrain Technologies offers an exceptional, research-backed platform for inclusive and creative STEM learning. - ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8651 EDLA Interactive Flat Panel Display offers a wonderful functionality to laptops or desktop computers by bringing the power of touch to these devices as well as additional viewing real estate. - Edge•U Badges is an innovative professional learning platform that brings a game-based approach to educator growth. - ClassVR from Avantis Education is a total package for bringing and scaling Virtual Reality use for schools. - Edmentum's Courseware digital curriculum for grade 6 through adult learners focuses on developing real-world skills, identifying students' passions, and cultivating perseverance and grit. - Cricut's Maker 4 offers unmatched versatility, precision, and speed in personalization, cutting everything from paper to leather and metal with ease. - BenQ Education's RP04 interactive boards are excellent, featuring a great set of features and ease of use. - Kibeam Learning's Big Readers Start Small is an innovative and creative use of AI with a device that has no screen. - ClassDojo for Districts strengthens school communities by connecting educators, students, and families through inclusive, multilingual communication and student engagement tools. - The exhibit hall showcased hundreds of new products and services. - i-Ready offers a comprehensive solution with adaptive diagnostic features and a connected ecosystem. - BenQ Education's RP04 offers great feature set and ease of use. - MackinVIA offers comprehensive resources and features in the education space. - Evaluation criteria for the awards included ease of use, value, uniqueness in the market, and proof that the product helped make teachers' lives easier and supported student achievement. - Vivacity Tech PBC's Vivacity Guardian Backpack is a fantastic and durable way to transport and protect laptops, Chromebooks, or tablets, offering versatility and the ability to carry multiple devices at once. - PowerSchool's Attendance Intervention tool helps schools monitor attendance patterns and automate basic outreach. - Otus stands out for its comprehensive, AI-enhanced data and assessment tools that help educators make smarter decisions with speed and clarity. - Seesaw Learning offers a rich, research-backed digital platform tailored for elementary education, combining interactive lessons, creative student portfolios, and two-way communication. - ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewSonic LDS138-151 Mobile Direct View LED Display Solution is an impressive 138-inch all-in-one, mobile Direct View LED Display Solution, offering nothing short of amazing portability and visual quality. - Edmentum Virtual Tutoring identifies gaps in prerequisite skills and focuses on mastery of on-grade skills, quickly closing learning gaps for students. - Ozobot Ari offers improvements on the device with a touchscreen. - Forward Edge's Edge•U Badges Secondary education offers an innovative professional learning platform that brings a game-based approach to educator growth. - Prodigy Education's Prodigy is a zero-cost, game-based learning platform that combines engaging adventures with standards-aligned math (grades 1-8) and English (grades 1-6) instruction. - World Book, Inc.'s ClassMate platform offers expert-verified WorldBook Content combined with AI-powered scaffolding to boost literacy abilities. - HMH AI Tools use AI to help automate tasks and have an approach to data privacy. - MagicSchool AI has been at the forefront of reliable, trustworthy AI tools for teachers. - CTL Chromebooks are well-made and offer free provisioning and quick service turnaround. - Clear Touch's Connect Software addresses a pain point for educators teaching in various settings outside their classroom. - Ativion's StudentKeeper is a multi-functional platform that enhances digital safety, classroom engagement, and student well-being, with AI-powered tools and parent connectivity. - KaiBot with Market Math is a playful, engaging tool that effectively combines early math skills with hands-on coding for young learners. - BrainFreeze AI Literacy Platform is a new tool that helps navigate the complexities of AI in today's world. - Tech & Learning judges reviewed nominated products for the Tech & Learning's Best of Show awards at ISTELive 25. - Cellairis' The Cyber Pouch is a low-tech solution to cellphone distractions in the classroom, blocking signals while maintaining safety and accessibility. - Incident IQ's iiQ Ticketing and Assets offers a tailored, streamlined solution for K-12 tech teams, combining help desk automation with robust asset management. - Clear Touch's Next Hub upgrades software and security, adds a camera and video capability to older interactive panels. - Samsung Electronics America's Samsung WAF Enhances Classroom Collaboration is a robust, Android 14-powered classroom solution that enhances collaboration and engagement with seamless access to Google Apps and smart multitouch features, offering an updated Note app, intuitive annotation tools, and centralized device management. - Learning Genie's co-creation features provide a collaborative workspace for students and teachers, empowering them to successfully understand content. - HMH AI Tools use AI to help automate tasks and have an approach to data privacy. - PBLWorks Teach offers more than 70 projects for Project-Based Learning, all backed by research. - Vivacity Tech PBC's Vivacity 36-Unit Smart Charging Cart is a durable, easy-to-use solution designed specifically for school environments, keeping devices secure, charging them efficiently, and making organization simple. - JAR Systems Open6 Charging Station Automated by Go-Box makes provisioning and refreshing Chromebooks fast and easy. - ISTELive25 was held in San Antonio this year with hundreds of sessions and exhibitors. - Otus consolidates assessment, grading, and data analytics into one intuitive platform, with recent partnerships and AI-driven insights to empower educators to act quickly on trends and support every learner effectively. - AVer Information Inc. USA's M11WB features 4K resolution and 29X zoom to eliminate visibility problems, allowing every student to see fine details, whether it's a science experiment or a piece of student art. - Vivacity Tech PBC's Vivacity Guardian Work-in Case with Pouch is a fantastic and durable way to transport and protect laptops or Chromebooks, offering multiple pockets for accessories and supplemental technologies. - Beanstack offers a well-thought-out approach to reading and comprehension with AI and data reporting capabilities. - CyberNut is a game-changing tool for K-12 education that brings real-time cybersecurity awareness training to teachers and staff in a gamified approach while providing a mechanism for educators to report phishing and suspicious email activity. - Vivacity Tech PBC's Vivacity B30U 30-Unit Pre-Wired USB-C Charging Cart is a sleek, time-saving solution perfect for classrooms using USB-C devices, with pre-wired connections and organized cable management. - Pocketalk system for on-the-spot translation of over 92 languages is amazing for students to use on field trips and with parents who speak a language other than English. - Robotical Cog offers a simple product and variety of coding languages, a great fit for an introduction to coding at the primary level. - Teachers First LLC's Toddle is a solution by educators for educators, featuring the features needed in a good LMS as well as the integration of AI for productivity.
- The ClassLink Suite by ClassLink won a Tech & Learning Best of Show Award in the Primary Education category, recognized for its simplification of digital access, rostering, and analytics, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and less on technology logistics.
- Ozobot's Ari was awarded for its innovative, compact coding robot designed to engage primary students in STEM and computer science, praised for its classroom impact and ease of use.
- Avantis Education's ClassVR received the award for the fourth consecutive year, recognized for its immersive virtual reality experiences tailored for primary education.
- Sora, though the search results do not provide details on the product’s features or provider, earned its fourth consecutive win in the Primary Education category.
- MIND Education's ST Math is a powerful visual learning program that supports deep conceptual understanding through spatial-temporal reasoning in primary education.
- ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewSonic ClassSwift Education Software is an intuitive and navigation-friendly LMS designed for educators, integrating well with other educational technologies and platforms.
- NetSupport's classroom.cloud offers mobile device management at the classroom and teacher level, with device-agnostic control over content and usage in primary education.
- The Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kit from BirdBrain Technologies offers an exceptional, research-backed platform for inclusive and creative STEM learning in primary education, making it ideal for educational environments where innovation matters.
