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7 principles for AI in education

eSchool News

AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments. AI technologies used in education must protect student privacy and data. Two panel discussions were also conducted. The panel AI in the Classroom: What is it? How is it Made?

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How edtech can worsen racial inequality

The Hechinger Report

Products that use voice assistant technology to measure a student’s language comprehension and creation skills are one example. Issues like this are common when ed tech companies only rely on data provided by a certain set of schools that opt into a study, according to Hebbar.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data. Education leaders will continue to put resources toward wellness programs, but with greater scrutiny and demand for evidence-based data.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data. Education leaders will continue to put resources toward wellness programs, but with greater scrutiny and demand for evidence-based data.

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“It’s unfair” special education students lag behind under Common Core in Kentucky

The Hechinger Report

Most educators agree the Common Core standards are rigorous enough that students who meet these guidelines will be adequately prepared to pursue a career or a college degree after they graduate from the public school system. This includes assistive technology devices. Reframing expectations.

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5 Steps For Addressing Equitable Learning Using Technology

edWeb.net

Step 2: Develop and communicate a school systemwide policy for accessibility including guidelines for purchasing Equity policies are great, but they don’t often talk about the role of assistive technology. In addition, administrators shouldn’t wait to buy all of the assistive technology until they think there is a need.

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6 Steps to Take to Boost Tech Accessibility

edWeb.net

Within an educational context, inclusive technology comprises assistive tools and strategies that reduce or remove barriers to the learning experience for students with disabilities, mainly in mainstream classrooms. Making those assistive technologies available to learners requires a specialized infrastructure.