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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

Edsurge

So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work? That's really been kind of our mode of operation: How do we just enable exploration and not disable access,” he says, “or have people say, ‘It's the latest trend, and it'll go away.’”

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment.

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Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

eSchool News

Artificial intelligence is beginning to impact schools each day, often without clear guidelines or directions, and it’s critical that our educators are supported,” said Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Senior Director Ken Dirkin.

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Education Is the New Healthcare, and Other Trends Shaping Edtech Investing

Edsurge

Here are five key trends to consider as education enters a new decade: 1. Recently updated federal guidelines have also raised the bar for efficacy evidence that educational services should demonstrate before public funds can be used to purchase them. In the workplace, education is the new healthcare.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment.

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Tracking COVID Cases to Better Safeguard Students and Educators

A Principal's Reflections

The CDC has also released specific guidelines to help guide the reopening of schools and the subsequent re-entry of students. School administrators can track COVID risk information on customizable dashboards that include trend charts, heatmaps, and other relevant analytics.

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IT#1: What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends

eSchool News

I do a lot of speaking about ed-tech trends, and none of my talks seem to get larger audiences than those that address new or emerging technologies. The answer to the second question of what trends are most important in your school/school district requires some work on your part. Next page: The key trends. Students as Creators.

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