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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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture
When students become literacy influencers, reading transforms from a classroom task into a global conversation. Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low.
How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject
Key points: As a teacher and advocate for environmental education, I’ve seen students around the country feeling “eco-anxiety.” When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are…
Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content
The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations. Today’s students rarely line up at the reference desk. Instead, they consult their phones, generative AI bots, and smart search engines that promise answers in seconds.
7 new and engaging virtual field trips
Virtual field trips have emerged as an engaging resource, offering students immersive experiences and allowing them to explore global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders without leaving their classrooms.
The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress
States aren’t happy with how their students are doing–not well, by all objective measures–but instead of focusing in on long-term solutions, they’re lowering expectations and sweeping those academic gaps under the rug.
Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support
As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.
4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork
As a longtime STEM educator, I’ve come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond. Teamwork is essential for building students’ social-emotional intelligence.
Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads
In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability allows malicious apps to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, token theft, and data manipulation.
With VR goggles, students in detention centers gain career training
Education is a cornerstone for personal growth and economic success, but for students in juvenile detention facilities, it serves a deeper purpose, equipping students with the skills they’ll need to make positive choices and achieve their goals.
The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience
After results from the 2024 NAEP were released, it became evident that students are struggling with math achievement. Amid disappointing and stagnant scores, district leaders are looking for a solution that addresses the heart of the issue: How do students learn best?