EdTech

Seven Takeaways from ISTE 2022

[…] the world to connect and learn together, just as we have done in-person, but without the added power of connecting in the same physical space. Fortunately, with technology, many more educators were able to participate in prior years, as well as this year.  This event took place in New Orleans from June 26th to […]

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Equity & Access

Supporting Statewide Change Through Microgrants to Families

CARES Act funding encourages states to create a system for providing microgrants to families to ensure they have access to the technology and educational services they need to advance their learning. This funding creates the opportunity to shift some of the most basic power dynamics, and address some of the persistent infrastructure constraints that […]

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The Future of Tech and Work

The Future of VR & AR in Education

[…] it closer to the student’s interests, and adjust it in a way that students with different learning styles will find the lesson equally useful and beneficial. Implementing technology such as VR—virtual reality—and AR—augmented reality—into classrooms allows educators to achieve this goal. That’s why many educators predict a bright future for VR and AR in […]

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Podcasts

100 Podcasts Educators and Education Leaders Should Check Out

[…] top education podcasts for years has been the Cult of Pedagogy podcast, hosted by Jennifer Gonzalez and featuring conversations on teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology. Free Range Humans: Free Range Humans is a podcast that explores “how we can make schools fit for human consumption.” Hosted by Jal Mehta, professor at […]

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Future of Learning

The Growing Need for Skills in Artificial Intelligence

[…] and understand how AI works. Dave Touretzky, the founder of AI4K12 had stated: “It’s important that children be given accurate information about AI so they can understand the technology that is reshaping our lives.” Artificial intelligence is increasing in all areas of our world and a recent Forbes article shared five industries that are seeing increased […]

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EdTech

Metaverse and Education: What Do We Need to Know?

[…] will be. Many wonder when we will see the impact of the metaverse and wonder, will it last or not? The eighth-grade students in my STEAM emerging technology course have a lot of questions and many ideas about what it might look like, as well as benefits and negatives that the metaverse might have […]

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EdTech

Codesigning the Future of Edtech Tools

[…] the frequency of what products are being used and why. Tools like LearnPlatform can help administrators quickly compare and evaluate edtech products and help evaluate their own technology ecosystem to determine which tools and products are being used the most in their districts. School leaders are also increasingly turning to their teacher advocates who […]

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EdTech

Teaching AI to All Students

[…] in 2017. A high school student used the app for a week and felt positive effects from the experience. Although there are many benefits offered by this technology, it is still important to consider the potential negative impacts or concerns as a result.  Natural language processing (NLP) is being used to work with people […]

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Ed3

Education is about to radically change: AI for the masses

[…] people is at an all time high. Just as 1:1 academic tutoring matters, so does the availability of counselors and mentors. ChatGPT, especially when combined with AR/VR technology, may serve as the front-line counselors for those who need it the most. Additionally, the use of ChatGPT could provide students with immediate access to resources […]

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