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Equity & Access

Community-Centered Research & Development in Education

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Aug 20, 2024

Exploring the role of R&D in public school innovation, emphasizing community collaboration, empathy-driven testing, and scenario planning for equity.

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AI in Education: Leading a Paradigm Shift

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Exploring AI integration in education, this blog discusses its impact on teaching paradigms, personalized learning, and the future of educational technology.

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Here are our design principles. What do you think?

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Getting Smart promotes equitable innovations in learning through values, goals, and design principles to ensure transformative education experiences.

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5 easy steps for responsibly piloting AI and tech in education

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Aug 6, 2024

Evaluate AI tools ethically, aligning with student needs and goals. Ensure they support, not burden teachers, while addressing potential biases.

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Make AI Literacy a Priority With These Free Resources

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We’re 18 months into the age of human-computer interaction, where reasoning engines, new forms of co-intelligence, are accessed through natural language. It’s clear that generative AI will reshape work and learning in ways we’re just beginning to understand. Announcements in May (from OpenAI, Microsoft, and…

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Learning Environments Don’t Just Need Generative AI, They Need an AI Operating System

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Knomadix positions itself as a foundational and navigational tool in the new digital terrain, guiding educational leaders and publishers through AI implementation. By offering an AI-driven learning experience design and delivery platform, Knomadix ensures schools are thriving through change.

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EdTech

Virtual Voyages: Augmented and Virtual Reality Point Toward an Immersive Learning Future

Rebecca Midles

Jun 18, 2024

Integrating AI and immersive technologies in education is more than a futuristic vision; it's a tangible reality that promises to transform how we teach and learn.

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Equity & Access

Portrait of a Community to Empower Learning Transformation

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Jun 13, 2024

This community-centered approach enriches the Portrait of a Graduate, ensuring the educational ecosystem aligns with stakeholders' values and needs.

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EdTech

Adaptive Leader Istation Joins AI-Powered Reading Tutor Amira Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 11, 2024

Adaptive learning experts Istation join Amira Learning's AI-powered reading tutor to create a powerful and promising product.

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EdTech

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Implications for School Districts

Tom Vander Ark

May 27, 2024

Tom Vander Ark recently gave a testimony at a school board meeting about the short and long-term implications of AI.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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