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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

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Expansion of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program to include additional student connectivity and teacher professional development for Title I schools. The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy. Learn more at CitizenVerizon.com.

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AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution

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Key points: AI will be key for transforming learning and preparing students for the workforce Still, many countries face equity and accessibility challenges See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? This means not only transforming the contents and dynamics of pedagogic practice, but also the means.

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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

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Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

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AR is also a powerful tool for visualizing complex concepts, allowing students to explore abstract ideas through interactive 3D representations. Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons.

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Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

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Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. However, we have approached learning solutions in a piecemeal fashion. Here’s my prediction for 2020 through 2030: In the new decade, edtech entrepreneurs will partner more closely with educators from the start to create learning solutions.

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These are the 5 most in-demand K-12 languages

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Verses noted ELL (English Language Learning) students represent the fastest growing segment of the K-12 population and it is predicted that this segment will grow to 40 percent by 2030. Rosetta Stone gathered a list of its five most popular languages learned by K-12 school districts, both in the U.S. and globally. In the U.S.: