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Research Webinar: Equity and Maker Learning

Digital Promise

To round out the series, the maker learning research group hosted a webinar with researchers Shirin Vossoughi and Paula Hooper from Northwestern University, and Meg Escudé from San Francisco’s Exploratorium. Watch the webinar below: Can your maker learning program benefit from this framework?

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Creative Coding and Robots in the Classroom

edWeb.net

Teachers do not need computer science degrees to engage, enhance and extend student coding experiences due to the abundance of easily accessible creative coding and robotics programs. Dash and Dot are programmable robots that target students in grades K-8 with progression apps that are customizable for optimal learning in the classroom.

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ChatGPT Teacher Tips  Part 4 – Teacher Writing Assistant

EdTechTeacher

And ChatGPT provides human-like writing, so what it creates won’t sound robotic. Each example includes a sample prompt: Curriculum materials: A teacher could use ChatGPT to develop supplementary reading materials on a specific subject, such as short stories or articles that align with the curriculum.

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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. Machine Learning applications include robot assistants, military training simulation, and medical surgeries, among others. What is ChatGPT?

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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

eSchool News

In fact, the DOE’s “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning” report recommends keeping humans in the loop with AI: “We envision a technology-enhanced future more like an electric bike and less like robot vacuums. This is a difficult direction but remember: Young minds can be shaped by seeing trial and error.

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Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

edWeb.net

This year, CSEdWeek took place from December 5th to 11th, and two of edWeb.net ’s professional learning communities (PLC) presented webinars that highlighted the importance of coding and computer science in education. This is something that was highlighted in both webinars. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. “

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices. These sources often provide in-depth analyses, research findings, and articles on the latest trends in K-12 education. Professional development can provide valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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