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Can AI Aid the Early Education Workforce?

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Kang also pointed out that generative AI can be used to overcome language barriers — for example, by providing live translation services during a meeting or translating written communication into a language spoken by a child’s family before sending it. It is not about putting a robot in front of your child and losing control over everything.

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

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In addition to his work in schools, Richard has been a consultant to some of the largest companies in the educational technology industry. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Meet the 83-Year-Old App Developer Who Says Edtech Should Better Support Seniors

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But through learning how to code, she believes that experience offers an even more important lesson to today’s education and technology companies: don’t forget about senior citizens. And while there’s a growing industry around serving adult learners in higher education, companies largely neglect to consider the needs of the elderly.

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Fantastic Apps I Use Every Day

The CoolCatTeacher

Their flexible, self-paced courses are available for graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. My students can use their iPhones/iPads or computers to follow along and see the slides. Show Notes 1.

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5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher

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He told me that when his daughter was younger, she loved to play games on his iPhone, just like any kids would. But there was one time that she came in, and she asked him if she could play on his iPhone, and he said no. And he said, “You can’t play on my iPhone, but you can play on my iPad.”. That’s fine.”.

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Cool Cat Teacher’s 31 Favorite Everyday Tools I’m Using Right Now #edtech

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Olloclip Core Lens set for iPhone 7 [link] – be careful when you hook this on or you can crack the phone. You can’t have on a case when you use this attachment but it makes an iphone’s quality even better. If the winner does not meet qualifications, another winner will be selected. No purchase necessary.

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5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher

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He told me that when his daughter was younger, she loved to play games on his iPhone, just like any kids would. But there was one time that she came in, and she asked him if she could play on his iPhone, and he said no. And he said, “You can’t play on my iPhone, but you can play on my iPad.”. 2 – Class meeting about learning.

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