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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

education system. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. We are hopeful that, when the pandemic lifts, we can welcome a return to hands-on, collaborative, creative technology education in 2021.

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When a College Chatbot Breaks Up With You

Edsurge

For 12 months, Oli kept company with about 500,000 students from the high school class of 2021, more than half of them low-income, minorities, or aspiring first-generation college students. To be clear, Oli is a robot. Several called Oli their only support system. That tool is a chatbot, and its name is Oli.

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Vernier Software & Technology Recognizes Kansas Science Educator Tyson Vrbas with the 2021 Engineering Award

eSchool News

Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 Engineering Award winner. The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science.

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Making Sense of AI & ChatGPT in Education

EdTechTeacher

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer, machine, robot, or tech system to demonstrate characteristics of human intelligence. AI is commonly associated with platforms or systems that present human intellectual capabilities, such as the ability to reason, solve problems, use language, or learn from past experience.

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Researchers say AI will ‘greatly impact’ the future of education

The Hechinger Report

Joanna Smith, founder of an ed-tech company that helps schools curb chronic absenteeism, was thinking about how to pivot her company to provide services in a remote learning setting as many brick and mortar schools transitioned online last year. Subscribe today! Start from what is good teaching and learning,” Roschelle said.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

ClassVR, the company’s solution, is a full turnkey VR and AR offering for classrooms, teachers, and education. Galaxy Next Generation introduced G2 LINK , a classroom audio system that enhances teacher communication and student engagement in the classroom and throughout the school community.

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West Sound STEM Network Expands Partnership with Slooh to Engage More Students in Space Exploration

eSchool News

After successfully providing a number of Network member schools with access to Slooh’s robotic telescopes and patented Mission Interface last year, West Sound STEM Network is now expanding the program to reach 250 teachers and 10,000 students.

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