4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use
Technology is quickly changing the way we learn and teach. To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. The following are three ways administrators can help teachers become successful with technology in the classroom.
eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023
Breaking news out of day two at Instructure’s professional learning event for educators and edtech users in Denver. The company announced a partnership with Khan Academy to integrate Khanmigo, Khan’s AI-powered student tutor and teaching assistantCanvas, into Canvas, the market-leading learning management system. We caught Instructure CEO Steve Daly just after the announcement to provide some context and provide a timeline for when Canvas will be updated with Khanmigo.
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Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption
As the ‘23-’24 school year comes into focus, there is now little doubt we are on the brink of a major technological revolution that will affect our schools, our jobs, and our lives in ways we can’t yet fathom. By now, you’ve likely seen countless variations of “The Robots are Coming” headlines from clever copywriters hunting for clicks. But when is this tidal wave of innovation going to hit, and how can we be ready when it does?
The future of gamification
In the past decade, students have been inundated with more and more distractions. The internet provides an infinite amount of said distractions: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to name a few. While the environment that grows children into students–and eventually young adults–has been changing, the education system has proved less dynamic.
How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era
When ChatGPT appeared in November 2022, most educators felt it could become a threat and change the whole niche forever. No wonder: This language model algorithm is smart enough to produce logical and grammatically correct texts for any prompt.
3 tools that foster gamification in my 4th grade classroom
Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game.” Many students want more than just good grades from school.
Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation
When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is beneficial for many reasons.
Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget?
Today, we’re going to take a peek behind the curtain of edtech to examine the developing phenomenon that’s on all of our lips: Generative AI. The question, of course, is whether this fancy newcomer is the secret weapon educators have been waiting for or just another high-tech toy with a lot of hype and little substance. Spoiler alert: It might just be the former.
How to redefine learning in the digital age
In an era defined by technological innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has become a game-changer in higher education. ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, presents an extraordinary opportunity for higher learning institutions to revolutionize education.
3 reasons creativity is essential for the future of education
I like to say I was raised by a combination of nonprofits and the arts. At 15 years old, I moved into Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a nonprofit group home in Chicago, and attended an independent arts high school in Illinois, a unique model where there was a minimum requirement of three hours of art a day.
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6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse
The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and government tech initiatives.
Whitepapers and Resources
Beyond the Homework Gap: Leveraging Technology to Support Equity of Learning Experiences in School
Solving IT Staffing Challenges with Managed Services
Modernizing IT to drive K-12 digital transformation
5 Communication Pitfalls (And How To Avoid Them)
Teach your students the importance of CPR and AEDs
Glimpse into the future of education
Building a reliable WiFi network to support K-12 digital learning
Is Your Network Prepared to Meet the Demands of a Tech-Rich Environment?
Strategies for Creating a Successful Collaborative Learning Environment, Virtual or In-Person
Warning Signs: Leakage and Threats & Attack Related Behavior
Taking learning online
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
How to set up the ideal hybrid classroom without starting from scratch
Choosing Classroom Technology: 7 Key Factors to Consider
Are your students prepared for the digital classroom?
Creating a winning K12 esports infrastructure
Building a future-ready K–12 network
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