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Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction: A framework for educational dialogue

November 19, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Science fiction is a powerful tool to facilitate discourse about generative AI and promote discussion about integrating AI in education.

Fiction offers a unique lens through which we can explore the ethical, social, and practical implications of AI technologies. By examining these narratives, we can better understand the…

The secrets to driving student success with modern networks!

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Modern campus networks drive success with digital tools and technologies that deliver reliable and flexible student-centric learning opportunities. Learn how ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Best of ISTE24: AR and VR Continue to Get Real

July 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While the acronym AI continued to take up the most oxygen in the convention hall this summer in Denver, augmented ... Read more

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The Best of ISTELive 24

June 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

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ColdVentures Unveils First-of-its-Kind, Class 1 FDA Medical Device ColdVest to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths

June 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES – With annual heat-related deaths projected to increase 370 percent by 2050, rising temperatures and extreme heat events ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: SMART launches new inclusion solution

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

In an effort to foster inclusive learning environments, SMART Technologies launched the Inclusive Classroom Bundle, a comprehensive solution designed to ... Read more

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Live @ ISTE Let’s Get On with the Show

June 23, 2024June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

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Live @ ISTE 2024

June 21, 2024June 6, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

Digital Learning Tools

Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

June 4, 2024 by Michael B. Horn, Clayton Christensen Institute

The potential of podcasts and podcasting to support healthy development and learning makes this a trend worth jumping on for all parties.

If video killed the radio star, then podcasting is resurrecting it. The medium has exploded in recent years. Now, it seems like everyone has a podcast—including us, the…

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CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

April 26, 2024March 29, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

CoSN Corner

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

April 26, 2024March 19, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Read and see highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

AI in Education

2024: The year of generative AI

February 21, 2024 by Lindy Hockenbary

The rise of Gen AI in education signifies the potential to shift towards more dynamic, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences.

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning.

Innovation Insights

A Real Show Starter

February 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Many people are talking about virtual reality and its effectiveness in classrooms but few are doing it. Chad Lewis, Director ... Read more

AI in Education

What is the Role of AI in a Smart School?

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

AI in smart schools is revolutionizing traditional education by introducing innovative technologies to enhance learning experiences. From personalized learning to smart classrooms, AI in education is reshaping learning…

Build back stronger – today. Make the impossible, possible with VR

March 27, 2024January 30, 2024 by Jeff Festa

We’re ClassVR. We’ve been pioneering K-12 classroom technology for almost 20 years. We explore 7 emerging approaches, and how they’re ... Read more

Digital Learning

What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News

Technology plays a pivotal role in transforming K-12 teaching and learning in the digital age, offering innovative tools that enhance engagement, personalization, and efficiency.

AI in Education

7 principles for AI in education

December 11, 2023November 10, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The edtech industry aims to advance the responsible use of AI in education to enhance learning, protect privacy and promote equity.

A new framework intends to guide the edtech industry’s implementation of AI in education in a purpose-driven, transparent, and equitable manner that enables critical tools for personalized and…

Innovation Insights

Improving literacy through engagement

September 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

When educators use edtech tools properly, student achievement and engagement can reap the benefits

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase engagement and…

AI in Education

Transhumanism and AI in education: Revolutionary leap or ethical abyss?

December 12, 2023August 17, 2023 by Russell Cailey, Managing Director, THINK Learning Studio

Education is at the start of an AI journey that demands technological innovation and ethical courage as it navigates transhumanism.

We collectively stand in the beginning stages of academic and technological innovation. Universities and labs across the globe are stirring a revolution. Transhumanism, a philosophy advocating for human…

Emergency Planning & Response

Closing the gap in school emergency response

August 2, 2023 by Aaron Williams, Vice President, Public Safety, L3Harris

When technology works better together, people work better together, enabling faster emergency response and resolution times.

As school violence has reached a 20-year high, schools and first responders are feeling more pressure to make sure they’re prepared to respond to and resolve school safety…

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…

Newsline

Wayside Publishing to Enhance New and Future Products After Acquisition

July 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FREEPORT, Maine – Wayside Publishing®, the fastest-growing, U.S.-based K–12 world languages publisher, announces the acquisition of Lit®, a leading creator ... Read more

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…

AI in Education

ChatGPT is the shakeup education needs

December 8, 2023June 2, 2023 by Joshua Sine, VP of Higher Education Strategy, Qualtrics

As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception, even when it comes to ChatGPT.

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…

Digital Innovation

What is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning

April 21, 2023 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder CEO, Genius Group

Virtual learning would move to the level if the predictive metaverse could anticipate students' actions and behaviors.

The word ‘metaverse’ has certainly been used a lot recently, specifically within conversations around the advancement of technologies and the ever-changing landscape of how we work and live.

Newsline

BenQ Board RP03 Series Recognized as First Smart Board to Achieve Eyesafe® Certification for Low Blue Light

March 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is helping to minimize blue light emission ... Read more

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New Meridian Names Eileen Shihadeh as Chief Operating Officer

March 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN — New Meridian, a nonprofit assessment company committed to advancing quality education for all students, today announced that Eileen ... Read more

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SMART Technologies Rolls Out Two New Editions of the ONLY True Multi-User Interactive Display

February 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CALGARY, AB – Today SMART Technologies debuts the latest industry-leading SMART interactive displays for education at the 2023 TCEA Convention ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

Join the revolution: The 4th Industrial Revolution is changing learning

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Educators should join the 4th Industrial Revolution and partner with industry to continue to educate students for the world of tomorrow.

The 4th Industrial Revolution is the current phase of rapid technological change. It is also known as Industry 4.0, and the advent of robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation…

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Listen EVERYWHERE Helps Student Fully Participate in Musical Theater

January 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BLUFFDALE, UTAH – Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of wireless listening solutions for 24 years, is proud to report ... Read more

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Listen EVERYWHERE in High School Theater Brings Clear Audio to Those with Hearing Loss

December 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BLUFFDALE, UTAH – Listen Technologies, the leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, announced that John Rennie High School, ... Read more

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Elementary and Secondary Emergency School Relief (ESSER) Funds Allow for Improved Indoor Air Quality in U.S. Schools

August 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS (August 18, 2022) – ActivePure, the world’s leader in air and surface purification technologies, is now available for educational ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

3 key steps when using VR in education

January 4, 2024June 9, 2022 by Luke Wilson, Founder and CEO, ManageXR

Implementing VR in education should not be a chore--and finding high-quality VR deployment partners will help streamline device management

As new VR technologies emerge, educators at all levels are finding new applications to augment the classroom experience - and for good reason. VR allows educators to move…

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Highly Anticipated Presentation Product Now being Shipped by Hall Technologies

August 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Hall Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer in the AV industry, announced today that its EMCEE200 Multiview Presentation Switcher is ... Read more

21st Century Skills

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

July 26, 2021 by Sandra Love, Ed.D., Director of Education Insight & Research, Mentoring Minds

The 4 Cs are more than skills taught in school--they'll stick with students throughout their academic, professional, and personal growth

As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. But, to effectively leverage these resources, students need…

District Management

How to use technology to address vaccine gaps in the classroom

May 3, 2021 by David Sapin, Chief Revenue & Risk Officer, PwC Digital

As schools look to fall 2021 for a full reopening, technology like contact tracing can help administrators monitor the COVID-19 virus

As schools reopen, investing in emerging technologies is crucial to fill the vaccine gaps left by unvaccinated students, faculty, and parents.

District Management

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement…

District Management

6 strategies for better K-12 cybersecurity

April 8, 2021 by Renee Tarun, deputy CISO, Fortinet

As COVID made remote and hybrid learning an everyday reality, it also exposed network vulnerabilities, making cybersecurity awareness more essential than ever

The education sector has had to rapidly adopt and scale new technologies to enable remote and hybrid learning as a result of the pandemic. This has created an…

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Hall Technologies Announces the Launch of HIVE Control

March 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

HIVE Control is designed to deliver an innovative end-to-end cloud-based AV solution

Hall Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer in the AV industry, announces their latest leap in technology innovation, HIVE Control. ... Read more

District Management

Bolstering cybersecurity with Zero Trust

February 22, 2021February 19, 2021 by Matt Glenn, VP of Product Management, Illumio

As learning remains remote, it is imperative for schools and districts to remain vigilant when it comes to network threats—and a Zero Trust model can be a valuable asset

Like all other sectors, the pandemic expedited digital transformation in education. School districts and universities around the globe found themselves making years’ worth of changes rapidly, as the…

Best of ISTE24: AR and VR Continue to Get Real

The Best of ISTELive 24

ColdVentures Unveils First-of-its-Kind, Class 1 FDA Medical Device ColdVest to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths

ISTELive news: SMART launches new inclusion solution

Live @ ISTE Let’s Get On with the Show

Live @ ISTE 2024

Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

CoSN2024 Wrap-Up

2024: The year of generative AI

A Real Show Starter

What is the Role of AI in a Smart School?

What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

7 principles for AI in education

Improving literacy through engagement

Transhumanism and AI in education: Revolutionary leap or ethical abyss?

Closing the gap in school emergency response

How managed services empower edtech in small schools

Wayside Publishing to Enhance New and Future Products After Acquisition

Why education leaders should prioritize asset-based edtech

ChatGPT is the shakeup education needs

What is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning

BenQ Board RP03 Series Recognized as First Smart Board to Achieve Eyesafe® Certification for Low Blue Light

New Meridian Names Eileen Shihadeh as Chief Operating Officer

SMART Technologies Rolls Out Two New Editions of the ONLY True Multi-User Interactive Display

Join the revolution: The 4th Industrial Revolution is changing learning

Listen EVERYWHERE Helps Student Fully Participate in Musical Theater

Listen EVERYWHERE in High School Theater Brings Clear Audio to Those with Hearing Loss

Elementary and Secondary Emergency School Relief (ESSER) Funds Allow for Improved Indoor Air Quality in U.S. Schools

Highly Anticipated Presentation Product Now being Shipped by Hall Technologies

How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world

How to use technology to address vaccine gaps in the classroom

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

6 strategies for better K-12 cybersecurity

Bolstering cybersecurity with Zero Trust

K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

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