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4 lessons learned about AI in 2023

eSchool News

In Steve Jobs’ memorable 2005 commencement address at Stanford, he shared a story about “connecting the dots.” Jobs’ launch of the iPhone in 2007 led to a revolution in mobile computing. These four lessons learned from this past year really get into the subconscious to discover how we feel about AI in our schools.

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Building Education Technology for the Developing World

Edsurge

When it launched in 2005, the idea of a $100 laptop for the world’s poorest children captured the backing of Google, eBay and UNDP. At Khan Academy, employees have been focusing their efforts on mobile devices in order to achieve one-to-one for students. In India, the rate is 40 percent.

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10 Ways to Use Google Maps in the Classroom

The Thinking Stick

Google Maps has been out for 10 years now. With that in mind here are 10 ways you could use Google Maps in the classroom. Google Sightseeing blog: View some of the great images from around the world. Yes…Google does have a whole site dedicated to using maps in education. Latitude Longitude Scavenger Hunts.

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Meet the 5 Education Technology Startups From Y Combinator’s Summer 2017 Class

Edsurge

Since 2005, Y Combinator has funded 1,430 companies and nearly 3,500 founders. The company also has a knack for timely marketing, having recently partnered with Google to deliver 15,000 glasses—for free—to elementary school teachers in time for the eclipse. Its graduates have gone on to raise more than $13 billion in total.

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5 Great Software Functions!

WJU EdTech

Just Google it.) Khan Academy has become very popular for various tutorials on subject ranging from math and science to art and history! Wieman and Perkins (2005) report research stated that interactive simulations in physics are frequently more effective than seeing actual demonstrations! Simulations.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

A learning theory that suggests that “people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences” (Christie 2005). (14). Google Apps for Education. Services include Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, and more. Google Classroom.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - GlobalEdCon Details! - What Is Success? - Library 2.014 Submission Deadline Approaches

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Since 2005, She has a classroom blog and blogs for each of her students. They also use wikis or google docs to collect information that will help their learning. Is your library mobile friendly? Education Revolution Google+ Community Project Based Learning + Green Schools Paving the Way. Thanks for sharing, Karen!