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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Listen to Tom Murray Talk about US Education Policy in the Coronavirus Health Crisis Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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How to Enact an AI Policy in Your K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. At this year’s Consortium for School Networking conference in March, panelists discussed ChatGPT and its place in schools. In talking about AI, and looking for advice to create a policy, it’s…

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CoSN2022: Leaders Speak on Educational Equity Through Tech in Conference Keynote

EdTech Magazine

The Consortium for School Networking kicked off its annual conference Monday in Nashville, Tenn., with a keynote session featuring three leaders in policy, education and technology. Langford and Doe introduced the keynote speakers for “Leadership Matters”: Arlington (Va.)

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CoSN22: Leaders Speak on Educational Equity Through Tech in Conference Keynote

EdTech Magazine

The Consortium for School Networking kicked off its annual conference Monday in Nashville, Tenn., with a keynote session featuring three leaders in policy, education and technology. Langford and Doe introduced the keynote speakers for “Leadership Matters”: Arlington (Va.)

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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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Guest Post: Raising Expectations and Addressing Inequities in Edtech

Digital Promise

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. Fellow white educators: this is our edtech moment.

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SIIA, a Pioneering Convenor for the Edtech Industry, Scraps Its Conferences

Edsurge

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Instead, it will be absorbed into SIIA’s existing public policy division, which advocates for legislation on behalf of its members. It was essentially the go-to association for the edtech industry.” billion in U.S.

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