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A battle at one university is a case study in why higher education is so slow to change

The Hechinger Report

Then Tuminez, a former Microsoft executive, proposed a third core value: “exceptional accountability.” Administrators who treat faculty as employees have it backward, said Scott Abbott, a professor of philosophy and integrated studies. Scott Abbott, a professor of philosophy and integrated studies at Utah Valley University.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Generative AI Use Case #2: AI in Office Suites: Microsoft and Google's New Features With what looks to be, arguably, the best generative AI tool on the market, Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out this year to businesses ($30/ month per user) and consumer editions of Office 365.

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Why Every School Needs an AI Policy Right Now (Part 1)

The CoolCatTeacher

See my interview with Microsoft VP Lydia Smyers ) While 69% of consumers prefer the use of chatbots ( Salesforce ), 60% of millennials say they have used chatbots and 70% say they have had a positive experience ( Forbes ). to investigate case studies of how AI is being used in your area of responsibility.

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Mixed Reality Brings New Life to K–12 Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

One of the interesting things I’ve seen in the K–12 space in particular as it relates to the technology is there is a lot of interest but also a lot of questions,” says Dan Ayoub, general manager of mixed reality education at Microsoft , in an interview. They then used the VR to place themselves in the shoes of different historical figures.

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Teachers Are Turning to AI Solutions for Assistance

EdTech Magazine

Happy Numbers] is the most comprehensive and effective technology teaching tool I have ever used for my Kindergarten and First Grade classes,” Regan says as part of a case study conducted by Happy Numbers. “I After one year of using Happy Numbers, an AI-assisted teaching assistant, nearly all the students improved their scores to a 35.

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New NetSupport Classroom Management Platform: classroom.cloud Keeps Students on Task, Whether in School or Remote

eSchool News

classroom.cloud is particularly relevant during the ongoing pandemic transitions because it can be accessed from anywhere, it works on many platforms, and it integrates with Google Classroom and Microsoft School Data Sync to pre-populate classes. Read a case study about preparing for the hi-flex model here.

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23 Earth Day Activities, Resources, Web Sites, & Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

The American Museum of Natural History’s Ecology Disrupted section has lesson plans and resources, including a database of teacher created case studies. Microsoft has 81 ecological experts to Skype for free. The BBC introduces learners to Earth’s most pressing issues. Get them to reflect on their impact!

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