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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2021

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In 2021, we told the story of a student who was surprised to learn that the professor featured in his online course lecture videos died years ago. For instance, one of our most popular episodes looked at whether NFTs could have a role in classrooms and educational systems. Below are the 10 top episodes of 2021 as voted by listeners.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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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. Elementary students are not immune to serious student safety issues. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more.

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STUDENT VOICE: Teachers assign us work that relies on rote memorization, then tell us not to use artificial intelligence

The Hechinger Report

Rather than browbeat students for using AI, maybe educators should outsmart AI by reimagining education so that it requires more creativity and critical thought, the aspects that separate people from robots. Now that I’m older, these include Regents exams, New York State tests and Advanced Placement assessments. We are at a crossroads.

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

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Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 Engineering Award winner. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

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

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

The Hechinger Report

In April 2020, her company, AllHere, launched several new features to battle problems exacerbated by Covid-19, including an Artificial Intelligence-powered two-way text messaging system, Chatbot, for kids who weren’t showing up to class regularly. AllHere isn’t the only AI-powered technology startup that expanded last year.

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Summer school programs race to help students most in danger of falling behind

The Hechinger Report

Bethel Elementary School students get a break from reading and math lessons with an engineering activity during summer school in Simpsonville, S.C. About a dozen fourth and fifth grade students sat at scattered tables in Bethel Elementary School’s media center, trying to build bridges out of toothpicks and tape. SIMPSONVILLE, S.C.