ChatGPT is the shakeup education needs
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many higher-ed institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. But is this the right course of action to take?
Stay step ahead of cybersecurity threats in K-12
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3 new trends in student assessment
The National Council on Measurement in Education’s (NCME) annual meeting has always offered an opportunity to learn about innovative research and new trends in assessment. It is a chance to get hints of where the field is moving and what will be available to school districts, teachers, and students.
As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority
After a slow start in allocating federal ESSER funds, most states have found ways to spend their COVID relief dollars. In Montana, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is directing its ESSER money to digital learning resources.
Why system transformation is likely a pipe dream
I can’t count the number of times people at an education conference have approached me and said something to the effect of, “But how do we transform the education system?” or “We need to focus on system transformation” or “How do we scale system transformation?”
5 fun STEM videos for hard-to-engage students
STEM education is a critical topic for all students, but it’s also notoriously difficult to engage students in STEM topics–particularly as the content becomes more challenging. But with a few fun STEM videos, students might be a bit more interested in learning.
Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues
Only 46 percent of current public K-12 educators would be “fairly” or “very likely” to advise their younger selves to choose teaching again, according to a new survey that shines a spotlight on a pressing crisis facing U.S. education.
6 ways AI tools will impact tutoring
As the layers of post-pandemic classrooms are peeled back and learning losses become more evident, schools are searching for effective means to improve student achievement. Tutoring plays a major role in these efforts–and now, advances in AI are taking tutoring to a new level.
COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work
Just as COVID hit some communities much harder than others, schools across the U.S. suffered disparate academic losses in the wake of the pandemic.
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6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse
The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.
Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution
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The digital assistant designed for the classroom
Leveraging E-rate to transform learning
Using Federal Grants to Hire Personnel: Advice for Districts
Rethinking Attendance Interventions for Remote or Hybrid Learning
K-12 Voice Guide (aka Trunking Guide)
How to set up the ideal hybrid classroom without starting from scratch
Is your school prepared to treat sudden cardiac arrest?
Let’s Clear the Air – Playbook to prevent school closures by keeping indoor air clean
Strategies for Creating a Successful Collaborative Learning Environment, Virtual or In-Person
Education’s New Normal: Creating the Future Classroom, today – future-proofing for tomorrow
How to protect your K-12 network from cyber threats
Fostering Student Well-being with Microsoft Education Solutions
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
The Promising Reality of AI
3 planning tools to navigate the E-rate process
Human Capital Management: How to Save Money and Keep Employees Happy
Partnering for Student Success
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