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eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023

July 28, 2023July 27, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Breaking news out of day two at Instructure's professional learning event for educators and edtech users in Denver. The company announced a partnership with Khan Academy to integrate Khanmigo, Khan's AI-powered…

AI in Education

Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget?

December 12, 2023July 25, 2023 by Abhishek Bahl, Founder, Jet Learn

Generative AI isn't just a shiny gadget in the edtech toolkit, but a transformative tool that could change the way we teach and learn.

Today, we're going to take a peek behind the curtain of edtech to examine the developing phenomenon that’s on all of our lips: Generative AI. The question, of…

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Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

July 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital ... Read more

IT Innovations

How managed services empower edtech in small schools

July 19, 2023 by Nadav Avni, CMO, Radix Technologies

Managed services can help schools keep up with changing edtech while protecting investments for the long-term.

The ever-present issue with technology is its inevitable obsolescence. No matter how groundbreaking an innovation may be, there always seems to be a superior alternative just a few…

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 simple ways educators and families can accelerate math learning

August 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Caryn Rogoff, Director of Content, PowerMyLearning

$Research shows that strong home/school relationships, playful activities, and ‘learning by explaining’ can help students with math learning.$

As the most recent nation's report card made painfully clear, American students are struggling in math. At the same time, administrators, teachers, and parents are finding new ways…

Innovation Insights

Data Dump

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Highlights from the CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey; PowerSchool 2023 Education Focus Report Spotlighting Top EdTech Challenges and Priorities; and the Department of Education’s State of…

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Swivl Launches Engageable, a Real-Time Attention Management Tool That Empowers Educators and Students to Navigate AI Transformation

July 10, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MENLO PARK, Calif. (Newswire.com) – According to Gloria Mark, Ph.D., attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen. This ... Read more

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Students and Teachers in Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools Set to Return to Classrooms this Fall with Engaging New Tools from Worldwide Edtech Leader

July 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

July 8, 2023July 7, 2023 by Laura Ascione

There was a lot to see at ISTELive 23--here are some of the best edtech tools, resources, products, and services.

With more than 18,000 attendees, this year's ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia had a little something for everyone, from AI and esports to security solutions and engaging visual displays.

Universal Design for Learning

Why education leaders should prioritize asset-based edtech

July 7, 2023 by Arnelle Sambile, UX Designer, PowerMyLearning

Edtech tools that focus on students’ deficits make them feel isolated and less resilient-- leaders can identify and model asset-based design.

Since the pandemic began, the number of technologies districts use has nearly tripled, but not all of these tools have been effective. As education leaders review the utility…

Innovation Insights

ISTE23 Redux—AR/VR Over AI?

July 3, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

ClassVR's Chris Klein talks AI, the Metaverse, Apple's VisionPro, and what it all means for education.

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Michigan EdTech Pitch Contest awards $22,000 to five education innovators

June 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LANSING, Mich. — Edtech innovators from Spelling Safari have been chosen as the winners of the second annual Michigan EdTech ... Read more

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Elementary Schools Across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District Adding to Their High-Tech Toolbox

June 26, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this ... Read more

AI in Education

At ISTELive 23, balancing humanity with AI

December 12, 2023June 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

As AI becomes a fixture, here are 5 skills students should learn as they navigate a world with AI, as outlined at ISTELive.

What does it mean to be human in a digital world? At ISTELive 23, that question was central to the annual edtech conference’s focus on what’s happening in…

Innovation Insights

eSchool Live@ISTE23 Preview

June 25, 2023June 23, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Exclusive Interview with PowerSchool’s VP of Education Solutions Ryan Imbriale on the promise and perils of AI in education, a preview of the forthcoming 2023 Education Focus Report,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

June 21, 2023 by Robert Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO, Adlumin

In meeting the demand for remote access and online learning, schools have—unavoidably—increased their vulnerability to cyberattacks.

K-12 schools are facing an increased risk of cyberattacks due to a combination of competing factors. School districts have sprawling networks where availability often takes precedence over security,…

Machine Learning in Education

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

December 12, 2023June 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new global framework for computer science and AI education will have input from education, policy, and technology experts around the world.

Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial…

Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

June 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – Swing Education, an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series ... Read more

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Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

June 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2024June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more--check out the conference!

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.

eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023

Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget?

Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

How managed services empower edtech in small schools

3 simple ways educators and families can accelerate math learning

Data Dump

Swivl Launches Engageable, a Real-Time Attention Management Tool That Empowers Educators and Students to Navigate AI Transformation

Students and Teachers in Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools Set to Return to Classrooms this Fall with Engaging New Tools from Worldwide Edtech Leader

Top edtech at ISTELive 23

Why education leaders should prioritize asset-based edtech

ISTE23 Redux—AR/VR Over AI?

Michigan EdTech Pitch Contest awards $22,000 to five education innovators

Elementary Schools Across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District Adding to Their High-Tech Toolbox

At ISTELive 23, balancing humanity with AI

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding

Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

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