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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

eSchool News

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Just because it’s digital doesn’t mean it’s any good,” Murray said. ”

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3 Opportunities for education during the pandemic

Neo LMS

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Read more: Methods and tools to develop future-ready skills.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

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5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

eSchool News

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Because AI is here to stay, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of teachers understanding the technology and feeling equipped to help their students understand it.

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What are the technological impacts on education?

eSchool News

Digital literacy and coding education prepare students for a technology-centric future. Despite these advancements, challenges like the digital divide necessitate attention. Educational apps and interactive whiteboards enhance student engagement, catering to diverse learning styles.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance studentsengagement and conceptual understanding. What does education look like in 2024?

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