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Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Adopting collaborative edtech tools creates a dynamic classroom environment Students often are more engaged when teachers take on a guiding role rather than a purely instructive one What’s been lacking in education up to now? The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8 billion by 2027 is a testament to that.

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This New Census Tool Can Recruit Students into the Liberal Arts

Edsurge

Census Bureau salary and industry data to teach prospective students about the programs’ strong economic returns. Until very recently, data available to the public about liberal arts graduates’ salaries and industries were relatively limited. Census Bureau’s new Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) initiative.

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Transeo Names EdTech Industry Leader Cecilia Retelle Zywicki as CEO

eSchool News

They helped us go from an idea to a mission-critical tool for school districts that continues to enable student experiences across the country,” said Jimmy McDermott , CTO and Co-Founder of Transeo. “On behalf of the Transeo team, I want to thank Don Fraynd and David Schuler for their many years of leadership.

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OPINION: Artificial intelligence can be game-changing for students with special needs

The Hechinger Report

Meanwhile, digital media, heavily reliant on visuals and text, with audio often secondary, is playing an increasing role in education. That’s why the development of AI-powered tools that can accommodate all learners must be a priority for policymakers, districts and the education technology industry.

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CoSN2020: Best Practices for a Secure Work-from-Home Environment

EdTech Magazine

Over the past few months, there’s been a surge in people working from home across all industries — including education. The pandemic led schools to shut their doors and pushed many students, teachers and other school staff online.

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

Edsurge

There is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long. AI shows up in instructional chatbots, personalized learning systems and administrative tools. Continuing on this trajectory, there is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long. While subtle by design, the impact of AI is far-reaching.

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CoSN2020: Best Practices for a Secure Work-from-Home Environment

EdTech Magazine

Over the past few months, there’s been a surge in people working from home across all industries — including education. The pandemic led schools to shut their doors and pushed many students, teachers and other school staff online.

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