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Category: Education Tech


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E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

March 18, 2024

Via: eSchool News

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation’s K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet. Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Today, […]


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6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom

March 5, 2024

Via: eSchool News

Many educators are cautiously optimistic about AI, indicating that they’d like more guidance to effectively integrate it into their instructional strategies. But while generative AI tools like ChatGPT have dominated conversations for the past year, there are many classroom tools […]


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Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends

March 1, 2024

Via: eSchool News

K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical computational thinking skills that will serve them in any career field or […]


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Here’s how to protect schools from cyberattacks in 2024

February 14, 2024

Via: eSchool News

Identity theft and data breaches are on the rise and K-12 schools are one of the biggest targets. In fact, from 2016 through 2022, there have been more than 1,600 publicly reported cybersecurity-related incidents at K-12 public schools, affecting millions […]


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Low-income schools aren’t vetting ed tech, analysis finds

February 9, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

The Internet Safety Labs report’s most “disturbing findings” were related to technology use and advertising patterns among low-income schools and in schools where a majority of the student population are American Indian and Alaskan Native, said Lisa LeVasseur, executive director […]


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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

February 7, 2024

Via: eSchool News

Somehow, after the pandemic and returning to “normal,” teachers are more reliant on worksheets or things they find online (often unvetted) and can easily duplicate. They need tools that are easy to use, support active learning, and can accommodate the […]


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The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?

February 7, 2024

Via: K-12 Dive

To Richard Culatta, students need to learn about artificial intelligence and its inner workings now. But even more critical, says the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education, is that educators teach pupils not just about the technology, […]


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Role of AI in Education

February 5, 2024

Via: eSchool News

AI is enhancing the learning experience, personalizing instruction, and fostering innovation. In classrooms worldwide, AI tools analyze student data to tailor lessons based on individual needs, ensuring a more adaptive and effective approach to teaching. Intelligent tutoring systems provide instant […]


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Expert predictions for higher ed AI in 2024

January 31, 2024

Via: eCampus News

Artificial intelligence is one of the most-discussed topics in education today. And while higher ed AI has seemingly limitless potential in education, it also has divided educators–some worry about generative AI’s negative impact on academic dishonesty, while others are eager […]


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How Classroom Technology Has Changed the Parent-Teacher Relationship

January 30, 2024

Via: Ed Surge

Teachers may spend their days confidently addressing a room full of squirming or distracted students. But when it comes to having a chat with parents, these same teachers may get so nervous they avoid the interactions. “Many teachers that I […]


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Leveraging student data to improve IEPs

January 11, 2024

Via: eSchool News

Educators generate and collect student Individualized Education Program (IEP) data daily. Because of the number of stakeholders involved in the IEP development and implementation, student data sets may exist in case files, spreadsheets or several software programs. Some school leaders […]


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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

January 3, 2024

Via: eSchool News

In the dynamic landscape of learning in the digital age, K-12 educators are increasingly leveraging technology tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences. These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with […]


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How did edtech impact higher ed in 2023?

December 29, 2023

Via: eCampus News

As we prepared for a new year, we looked back on the lessons learned, both good and bad, as the door closed on 2022. Questions continued around meeting the needs of non-traditional students, offering flexible learning in different modalities, and […]


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ChatGPT could be the ultimate educator’s toolkit

December 28, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Innovations that have transformed education have often been met with skepticism. Just look at Sesame Street, which was once considered a wild, controversial experiment leveraging television for learning. Yet, by 1979, nine million children were watching the show, and kindergarten […]


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D2L and Unity Partner to Help Revolutionize Education with Immersive Real-Time 3D

December 28, 2023

Via: eCampus News

D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced a new partnership with Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content with a goal to transform the education landscape through classroom integration of immersive Virtual […]


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Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

December 26, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Avantis Education, the leading provider of VR and AR content and hardware for K-12 schools, has released a new white paper: “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education” which delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing […]


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Here’s what we found when we put AI detection to the test

December 26, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Nearly every school or university faculty is having at least a few conversations about how to address a world rich in easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools that can generate student assignments. Multiple AI detection services claim efficacy in identifying whether text […]


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Why we must teach AI literacy in higher education

December 20, 2023

Via: eCampus News

As the dean of the college of university libraries and learning sciences, I have observed an intriguing trend: Since the launch of ChatGPT, an increasing number of students are coming to my libraries with citations of articles that don’t exist. […]


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3 Ways Tech Consolidation Improves the Digital Experience in Higher Education

December 18, 2023

Via: EdTech Magazine

Higher education institutions are facing what seems to be a universal problem: They need to do more with less. Budgets are being tightened across the country as enrollment struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels and government funds made available during […]


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5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students

December 13, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Engaging shy students in K-12 classrooms can be a rewarding challenge, and edtech is a valuable tool in creating inclusive and interactive learning environments. Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy […]