As we wave farewell to 2023, we're looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole.
Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities.
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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows
Roughly half of middle and high schoolers report losing interest in math class at least half the time, and 1 in 10 lack interest nearly all the time during class, a new study shows.
5 online resources to beat the summer slide
Key points: As the final school bells ring and students head into summer vacation, educators and parents alike are turning their attention to the phenomenon known as the summer slide–the…
Ensuring academic integrity in the AI age
Students’ AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by AI?
Bridging the digital divide to empower the youngest learners
In Greater Houston, where nearly half of children start kindergarten unprepared, Collaborative for Children is taking bold steps to close the digital divide, beginning with our youngest learners.
AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care
I recently read 10 to 25, a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. The book explores what young people need most between the ages of 10 and 25 to thrive.
4 reflections on the end of the school year
As the school year draws to a close, K-12 educators can pause, reflect, and intentionally carry lessons forward. The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal.
Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards
Instructing preservice educators at Roger Williams University in STEM education highlights the complex, multifaceted nature of effective STEM lesson planning. Teachers must align instructional content with state and national standards, prepare and organize materials, and thoughtfully structure collaborative learning experiences.
Whose call: A student-driven approach to school cell phone policies
Over the last few years we have had the pleasure of working with several school partners to address the growing concern around cell phones in schools. Using a student-centered process, we have seen positive results with schools who want to develop effective cell phone policies.
5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement
While this summer slide affects all subject areas, STEM learning is particularly vulnerable, especially when students lack access to hands-on experiences or engaging resources.
My high school Spanish teacher taught me about the original AI–Authentic Interaction
As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil: high-quality IRL relationships with students.