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Should AI be STOPPED?

The CoolCatTeacher

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) We should have independent review and agreements to limit growth as we develop the guidelines under which AI is required to operate — worldwide. (If

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6 Ways to Avoid Those Social Media Landmines

The Daring Librarian

I’ve been sharing on social media professionally for eight years now, and I have to admit, it can be kinda tricky. As educators, I passionately believe we should use social media to push the positive, celebrate student successes, share resources with our colleagues, and connect with parents and the community.

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Enough With the Screen Time Scare! How to Be Sensible About Children’s Device Use

Edsurge

When the American Academy of Pediatrics released its most recent set of guidelines for children’s media use, much of the list reflected the organization’s long-standing recommendations of limiting digital play time for toddlers to maintain a “healthy media diet.” However, not all screen use is equal.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. The visual is based on guidelines sourced from Facebook help center. Our students live in a world saturated with all kinds of news.

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors Social Media Amazing List of Currently Scheduled Sessions! Some important conference updates are below: Still Taking Proposals Keynotes + Sessions Presenters - Check Your Instructions Volunteering + Advisory Board - We Need You! Become a Partner Organization! We're Still Taking Proposals!

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

Wonder Workshop (robotics) – $41 million. Robotics , with ~ $99 million in funding. Education Week also reported in February that the State Educational Technology Directors Association had released a new website that offered guidelines on purchasing digital materials. Changingedu (tutoring) – $55 million.

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Everything you need to know about AI in education

eSchool News

It almost goes without saying that school districts and policymakers will need to both collaborate with and seek input from educators to develop effective guidelines around student use. The idea that a robot can replace teachers is laughable. Well, as a mother of two rambunctious kids, I think certainly not. Learn about AI.