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7 TCEA 2023 sessions we want to attend

eSchool News

The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition is almost here, and with the conference comes the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning. Here are 7 TCEA 2023 sessions that caught our eye: 1. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom.

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Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds

eSchool News

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. Some of the key findings from 2023’s report include: TikTok continued to captivate with children spending a global average of 112 minutes daily on the app – up from 107 in 2022.

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Will Banning TikTok Make Kids Safer Online? It’s More Complicated Than That

Edsurge

Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media will be on their list of causes. The relationship between social media and mental health is nuanced and different for each person, says Stephanie M.

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Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

eSchool News

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being.

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Data science under fire: What math do high schoolers really need?

The Hechinger Report

Students chat about the data analysis they’ve performed on their cellphone usage over a week, while Perizzolo walks around the room fielding their questions. They also determined the research questions they’d ask of the data — such as whether social media use during class reduces comprehension and retention.

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22 Classroom-Focused Resources on AI from Teachers Everywhere

The CoolCatTeacher

— Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) July 25, 2023 Scott McLeod started by sharing some teachers who are doing the work! Steve Dembo and Donnie Piercey — Scott McLeod (@mcleod) July 25, 2023 Steve Dembo, AI and Writing So, I recently sat down with Steve Dembo to talk about what he's doing in his classroom. Enough of the junk.

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Why Every School Needs an AI Policy Right Now (Part 1)

The CoolCatTeacher

The Data: The Accelerating Pace of AI The empirical evidence backs them up. from 2023 to 2030. from 2023 to 2030. For example, at ISTE 2023, the New York City Public school systems said they reduced call volume to their IT Support line by 30% when implementing an AI support chatbot. These apply to schools too.

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