Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?
Since the public release of ChatGPT took the world by storm last fall, many educators have worried about students using the highly advanced, artificially intelligent chatbot for cheating on school assignments by passing off AI-generated work as their own. But if AI can be used to produce written content, can it also be used to determine whether a piece of writing was created by AI or by a human being?
K-12 Voice Guide (aka Trunking Guide)
The federal E-rate program no longer supports voice–related services, putting a huge strain on K-12 budgets. With this change, K-12 ... Read more
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How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built. Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. This need is non-negotiable and becomes even more urgent in light of the nation’s latest—and first post-pandemic—reading scores, which have seen their biggest drop since 1990.
A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education
It seems hard to believe, but the pandemic in the U.S. actually started three years ago this month. With all the changes COVID-19 brought to schools, perhaps the one that most people forget is how the virus altered the delivery of education.
Where will tomorrow’s personalized edtech go?
Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries.
10 ways to teach students for a changing world
The world is changing rapidly, with new technology being developed daily and jobs being replaced by automated machines and artificial intelligence (AI). These changes have brought about tremendous opportunities for those who can take advantage of them.
3 ways a cloud-based ERP helps schools innovate
As school districts emerge from the worst of COVID-19, they’re bringing with them new priorities. Many of the changes that districts have made during the pandemic, such as giving employees the flexibility to work remotely, will be carried forward. Other processes are being reevaluated to serve the needs of students and other stakeholders more effectively.
Adapting to the ChatGPT era in education
ChatGPT has rapidly begun to infiltrate K-12 classrooms nationwide. A recent survey by study.com found that nearly 90 percent of students admitted to using OpenAI’s chatbot in some home-related capacity, and more than 25 percent of teachers have already caught a student cheating using the chatbot.
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance of reading. Hanging on cream-colored cardstock were the words of Malcolm X, Toni Morrison, C.S. Lewis, Barack Obama, Maya Angelou, and dozens of other writers and thinkers.
Online tutoring is changing how we support our students
As the latest results from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP) make clear, we have a long way to go to ensure that our students are achieving at grade level in reading and mathematics.
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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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Is Your Network Prepared to Meet the Demands of a Tech-Rich Environment?
AI in the Classroom – Supporting Innovative Teaching and Increased Productivity
Why data interoperability is critical for K-12
Partnering for Student Success
Creating a Better Work Experience for School Staff in 2021-22
Fostering Student Well-being with Microsoft Education Solutions
Let’s Clear the Air – Playbook to prevent school closures by keeping indoor air clean
Is Your VoIP Outdated or Unreliable?
Improve Student Health And Safety With Better Data Management
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
How co-teaching supports students and teachers
Education’s New Normal: Creating the Future Classroom, today – future-proofing for tomorrow
Modernizing IT to drive K-12 digital transformation
How to protect your K-12 network from cyber threats
Creating transformation classrooms
K-12 Funding Opportunities and Strategies
Closing the Learning Gap
Using E-rate funds to enhance school networks
