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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? Now they ask teachers to check the tool’s data privacy policy and age requirements when making a request, so they have a better understanding of why a tool is—or isn’t—a good fit.

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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. The latest iteration is more focused on use and design, which emphasize how these technologies are used within schools. Another challenge: whether teachers are supported.

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Guest Post: Raising Expectations and Addressing Inequities in Edtech

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Following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, I have received a slew of emails from edtech companies containing statements of solidarity and inclusion, explaining that the company supports diversity and does not tolerate racism. How does the company handle student data? Mary Beth Hertz.

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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. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

eSchool News

With the recent advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, conversations in education are now abuzz about AI’s potential to redefine lesson delivery, homework and formative assessments. How then are educators to adopt new technology like AI when AI’s usage in education is not a question of “if” but “when.”

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Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

eSchool News

TeachAI will bring critical voices across education, policy, and technology to develop a practical framework for teaching with AI and teaching about AI. These partners will help shape three key outputs of TeachAI: 1.

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Assessment Trends In Education: A Shift To Assessment For Learning

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Assessment Trends In Education: A Shift To Assessment For Learning. Throughout the K-12 learning landscape, assessment practices are changing to embrace assessment for learning, not assessment of learning. Assessment Trends In 2020: A Vision For Assessing Today’s Students.