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How edtech can worsen racial inequality

The Hechinger Report

Its goal is to not only provide schools the resources they need to pick equitable ed tech products, but also to hold ed tech companies accountable for tools that could negatively affect historically underrepresented students. Hebbar said she’s seen racial biases in some of the personalized learning software available for schools.

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COVID-19 Is Costing Visually Impaired Students Time That Can’t Be Made Up

Edsurge

Rosenblum says family members also grew in their understanding of core curriculum skills like how students with visual impairments learn to travel safely or use screen readers. On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently.

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Top 10 Education Tech Trends in 2022

Kitaboo on EdTech

Edtech features like online learning, digital modules, instructional videos & presentations, and much more allow learners to access learning material anytime and anywhere. . Personalized Learning . Edtech has worked immensely in tailoring personalized learning for each student. Cloud Computing .

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student.

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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Edsurge

I find it baffling that in 2019 I still have to explain why it’s important to play with students, especially when Fortune 500 companies are gamifying their workplace and their customer outreach, profitable gamer-culture on YouTube is on the rise and colleges have eSports teams.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student.

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An Inside Look at the Edtech Purchasing Process

edWeb.net

They not only look at how the product would fit with their learning standards and curriculum, but the product must also work within their LMS. At every step, they involve the developers so the companies understand Broward’s expectations and why the team made its final decision. Smith professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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