Tech Fuels Student Access to Mentorships – Especially for Students of Color
[…] that mentors are particularly impactful in opening traditionally closed professional doors for young people with disabilities, youth of color, and youth identifying as female, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. And in recent years, an emphasis on career exploration and planning has increased in importance in the mentoring field overall. One […]
School Systems Lack Capacity to Support Data Driven Decision Making, National Survey Finds
[…] report, which analyzed the responses of 187 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) from the spring of 2022, evaluates school system capabilities in 6 domains: Leadership and Vision, Governance, Technology and Infrastructure Landscape, Procurement, Implementation Fidelity, and Impact on Educational Environment. While school systems desire to engage in data-driven decision making, they lack capacity for robust […]
Educators Leading Educators at TCEA
[…] Each day started with a Power Hour with a featured speaker. A few included: The Power of a Teacher with Dr. Adam Saenz. How to Leverage Educational Technology as a Learning Strategy with Dr. Michael Hinojosathe. Keep it REAL. Keep it FUN. Keep it UP! with Joe Dombrowski. Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis session on Purpose, Passion, Perspective, Resilience, […]
New Problems, Diverse Teams, Smart Tools
Homo techne could be translated as “the technological human” or “the human defined by technology.” In using this term, you are arguing that our ability to create and use tools, machines, and other technologies –GPT-4 My definition of Homo techne assumes that every individual human, sapiens or ante-sapiens, with or without an AI copilot, […]
Putting the Connect in Connecticut: Powerful Pathways to Employment from High School
[…] of industries. CTECS offers a wide range of technical education programs across 17 campuses in Connecticut. These programs include courses in areas such as advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, culinary arts, information technology, healthcare, and many more. The programs are designed to prepare students for careers in their chosen field, whether they are looking to […]
The Time For Futures Is Now
[…] curve. Whether it be economists measuring wealth, global trade influencing supply chains, etc. By looking at these curves we can better understand the potential impacts of a technology like AI and plan accordingly. Example in Schools: John Dewey and others were saying many of the things we are saying today in the early 20th […]
Tacoma Adding More Personalized Learning Opportunities
[…] the school district to partner and support learners and a healthy maritime workforce. Set to open in 2025, the skills center will four main focus areas: Sustainability Technology & Innovation Transportation & Logistics Skilled & Technical Trades Choice schools and personalized pathways are a growing trend in education, providing learners with more options and […]
Is Knowledge Power? What the AI Conversation is Missing
[…] systematically toward a future that works better for all. We must not continue to perpetuate a world where our long-term outcomes are purely economic or academic. Powerful technology like AI increases the complexity given the challenge of bias in AI models, the susceptibility of humans towards influence, and the propensity for false narratives and […]
Stop Playing: Your Campus Needs an Esports Program
[…] players develop transferable skills through gameplay and why esports teams are essential on any campus. As with the competitive side of esports, operations are primarily fueled by technology. Esposure4All, a summer internship program, trains high school students with limited incoming experience to run esports events focusing on the software incorporated into these experiences. Over […]
KnoPro from NAF Expands Access to Work-Based Learning
[…] KnoPro to life, the time has finally come! We know that the future is now, and we are thrilled to celebrate this launch. The world today is technology- driven and it is critical for NAF to be at the forefront of innovative thinking in support of all students. We can’t wait to witness the […]
