What Is Ed Tech (Educational Technology)? | EdTech Magazine
What Is Ed Tech in K–12 Schools? Educational technology, or ed tech, encompasses a wide variety of applications, software, hardware and infrastructure components — from online quizzes and learning management systems to individual laptops for students and the access points that enable Wi-Fi connectivity.. Interactive panels are a popular tool, and schools have recently implemented learning ...
FETC 2024: Are Today’s Schools Creating Future-Ready Students?
Despite the pandemic forcing more K–12 schools into some form of technology innovation, the American educational model has not seen massive shifts in recent years.That needs to change if today’s students are to become future ready, said Michael Meechin, Florida state director at the National Center on Education and the Economy.. A former principal who …
AI in Education in 2024: Mixed Feelings on The Tech’s Future
Another driver of AI reluctance may be a lack of familiarity with the technology. In Microsoft’s AI in Education report, 68% of educators say they have used AI once or twice, while 22% use it daily. However, only 24% claim a strong familiarity with AI. Most educators in this survey may be trying to develop a better understanding of how the emerging technology could be applied to their ...
Why Teaching Students How to Use Artificial Intelligence Could …
Without Understanding AI, Graduates Risk Becoming Unemployable. Frankly, schools that do not integrate AI into the K–12 curriculum could be exacerbating the digital divide, especially for traditionally disadvantaged groups.
Q&A: Microsoft Education CIO on the Role of AI in K–12 Schools
EDTECH: How do generative AI tools benefit teachers and students? JABBOUR: The three main themes we see in education are accelerating learning, improving efficiency and preparing for the future. You can think of accelerating learning as hyper-personalization at scale. You’ll see personalized learning, improving accessibility, engaging learners and analyzing data efficiently.
2024 National Educational Technology Plan Addresses Three …
The U.S. Department of Education released the highly anticipated update to the National Educational Technology Plan Monday. The 2024 NETP focuses on closing the digital use, access and design divides. “The Biden-Harris Administration has made bold investments aimed at closing the digital divide and ensuring all students can equitably access the latest digital tools and technology,” U.S ...
How Generative AI Improves Parent Engagement in K–12 Schools
When it comes to student success, parent engagement is an often overlooked but key contributor. Decades of research, including Henderson and Mapp’s often-cited “A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement,” affirm the importance of parent engagement, which leads to students being more likely to attend school, avoid disciplinary ...
The Evolution Of Technology In The Classroom | EdTech Magazine
In the 21st century, it can feel like advanced technology is changing the K–12 classroom in ways we’ve never seen before. But the truth is, technology and education have a long history of evolving together to dramatically change how students learn.
Winter 2024 - EdTech Magazine
Feature. In the Zone. Virtual and extended reality technologies help college students and faculty access learning experiences and research methods that extend beyond classroom walls.
ChatGPT in Education: Generative AI Pros, Cons & Unknowns
Here’s a fun game: Say the word ChatGPT to a friend or colleague, then watch what happens.. There’s a lot of drama swirling around this groundbreaking artificial intelligence chatbot, released in November by the startup OpenAI.A few months later, in early March, OpenAI’s GPT-4 was introduced and has already stunned many by easily outperforming its older AI sibling.