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How to grow your confidence with using edtech these days

Neo LMS

The use of edtech varies significantly from school to school. A reluctance to using edtech always stems from more complex issues. Online education requires the use of edtech, and if we are to continue to educate students, we can’t ignore the online learning environment. How to grow your confidence with using edtech these days.

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Establishing a Research-Based Framework for Edtech Product Quality

Edsurge

Educators face a daunting task of keeping up with rapidly evolving edtech products, identifying the best available applications and effectively implementing them in their classrooms. The ISTE Seal of Alignment product certification program has developed a reputation for identifying excellent edtech products that align with the ISTE Standards.

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Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions

eSchool News

Yet, when it comes to edtech, the consensus industry-wide is that recommendations from your peers mean nothing when compared to data points. Don’t get me wrong – efficacy studies are crucial when comparing edtech solutions in the procurement decision process. Edtech evaluation is currently the Wild West.

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5 Ways K–12 Teachers Can Take a New Approach to Computational Thinking

EdTech Magazine

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . MORE FROM EDTECH: K–12 teachers find creative ways to put computer science into their programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Top tools to teach STEM in K–12.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

Edsurge

As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find.

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How edtech can worsen racial inequality

The Hechinger Report

He encouraged school leaders to look to groups like the Institute for Ethical AI in Education, AI4K12 and EdSAFE AI Alliance, which have developed frameworks and ethical guidelines for schools to use when choosing emerging technologies for classrooms.

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