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Did you attend ISTE? 8 presenters at ISTE’s annual conference in Denver shared their visions and suggestions for innovative changes in K-12 Education. Topics ranged from AI to Makerspaces, STEM to Social Media, and responding to change rather than reacting. The common theme amongst the 8? Being open to change! https://lnkd.in/d3fDqpxW #edtech #k12 #empoweringeducation

This article is super interesting. It calls out the need to understand AI. It discusses how to support teachers, ie professional development! It’s not a trend. It’s a necessity to hire and retain quality educators. The last call out of diversity is so also a need. Only 30% of college students in education programs are students of color. The education system and those who are in positions of influence needs more seats at the table for people of color. That’s how we can ensure there is authentic representation of experiences. #education #k12education #2024trends #professionaldevelopment #teachers #teachertraining

🌟 Education in 2024: A Year of Transformation! 🌟 Vicki Phillips emphasizes the crucial role of education, outlining five major issues shaping its future. From leveraging AI for personalized learning to fostering student engagement and diversity in leadership, the stakes are high.   As a mother of two teenagers, I wholeheartedly agree with Vicki Phillips; .but from my perspective, while AI and personalized learning offer exciting prospects, the foundation of traditional education remains invaluable. It provides essential knowledge, critical thinking skills, and social interactions that shape well-rounded individuals.   As we embrace innovations, let's ensure they complement rather than replace traditional education, maintaining a balance that prepares our children for a future filled with possibilities.   How can we merge the best of both worlds to ensure our children receive a comprehensive education? How can we ensure education remains at the forefront of societal progress?   🚀 Let's discuss! #EducationMatters #FutureReady #EducationEvolution #FutureOfLearning #InnovativeEducation #EmpoweredStudents #DiverseLeadership #HolisticLearning #EducationForAll #AdaptiveTeaching #TechInEducation #LifelongLearners 🎓#TraditionalAndModernEducation 📚✨ https://lnkd.in/ducXn-ap

"AI has the potential to revolutionize education, and there is a role for the federal government here," said Paul Lekas, SIIA ’s SVP of Global Public Policy. But a successful impact demands more than just guidelines from the Department of Education—Paul emphasizes the need for a national forum that brings policymakers together to explore AI’s role in education. Sara Kloek, SIIA’s VP of Education & Children’s Policy, shares that education companies are eagerly watching the direction of federal AI policy. A public forum could be the key to uncovering how federal support and best practices will shape AI's impact in classrooms. Explore the full article on EdWeek Market Brief to learn more about how this conversation could redefine education!

Thanks very much to Professor Leslie Loble AM and Dr Kelly Stephens for their terrific new research and policy report, Securing Digital Equity in Australian Education. https://lnkd.in/gPRa7jTB The report explores some critical questions, such as How does equity intersect with educational technology and AI? How is the rapidly increasing prevalence of AI-enabled edtech in Australian schools likely to impact educational equity? How could it help or make things worse and importantly, what can we do to tip the balance? At a time when Australia is grappling with how to improve the educational outcomes of all students, especially those from equity groups - such as First Nations students, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those living in regional, rural and remote areas - this report provides new thinking and clearly articulates the opportunities and risks for equity of edtech and AI.

“AI offers unprecedented opportunities to tackle complex challenges like widening achievement gaps, teacher shortages, and mental health crises among students — but AI systems must also promote equity and access, particularly for historically marginalized communities. There must be policy guardrails to protect student privacy. And there must be high quality training to empower educators. Achieving this vision requires bold leadership and a clear understanding of each stakeholder’s role. While AI can be a powerful tool to address long-standing inequities and improve educational outcomes, it requires strategic and collaborative efforts. The call to action is clear: Educators, policymakers, education technology innovators and community leaders must join forces to create resilient, adaptable education systems.” How California can help all schools harness AI, avoid its pitfalls with Robin Lake from Center on Reinventing Public Education: https://lnkd.in/gedDjM2p #AIinEducation #DigitalDivide #ResponsibleAI

Outcomes matter. Engagement matters. Using AI, we replicate the 1:1 tutoring experience by intentionally pivoting learning pathways every 3-4 minutes. This type of responsiveness to students is the key to our success. And more importantly, it is the key to easing the burden for teachers and setting them up for success in meeting the diverse learning needs of students. #LearningTransformed #Adaptive #ChaseImpact

Struck by the exercise Flip the Future: Today, learning happens in classrooms. What if "students could learn anywhere, anytime, and get credentialed for their learning at their own pace?" Today, the curriculum doesn't necessarily reflect the cultures of the students. What if "AI tools and community partnerships allowed students to co-create curricula with their teachers to ensure it is relevant to their interests, identities, and communities to grow academically?" Shoutout Tom Vander Ark, Sara Skvirsky, Ariel Raz for sharing your insights at the recent Getting Smart Town Hall challenging all of us as #EdLeaders to think differently about the #FutureOfEd. https://lnkd.in/deyHVUxf

Our client Age of Learning was featured in a USA TODAY article highlighting innovations in #AI and #EducationTechnology. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gGdSM4kP At Pease Elementary in #OdessaTexas, Principal Micah Arrott has embraced #AI-driven #EdTech to revitalize the #school atmosphere and enhance #student engagement. Since 2021, teachers at Pease have integrated programs like Age of Learning’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy, enabling personalized, tech-assisted instruction. These tools have been pivotal in addressing diverse #learning needs, particularly in overcoming #pandemic-induced setbacks. As highlighted by Pease #Kindergarten teacher Shadiana Saenz, the adaptive AI solutions cater to students from various backgrounds. VP of Product Innovation and AI for our client Age of Learning, Diana Hughes, emphasized the significance of tailored learning experiences. By continually assessing and adapting to each student's progress, these AI tools provide a customized educational journey that moves at the student's pace, encouraging mastery before advancement. The success at Pease Elementary is mirrored in other challenged districts, demonstrating the transformative power of AI in #education. This innovative approach not only supports struggling students but also accelerates advanced learners, making education more engaging and effective. #EdTech #AIinEducation #StudentSuccess #AgeOfLearning #StrategosGroup #Texas

This thought-provoking The New York Times opinion piece by Jessica Grose, entitled 'Most Teachers Know They're Playing With Fire When They Use Tech in the Classroom' 👩💻🏫 resonated with me, particularly in light of the recent AI webinar I attended through Regent University School of Education. This is not the first opinion piece I have read from Grose. She previously critiqued the pitfalls of educational technology in American classrooms. While her previous NYT piece raised valid concerns about the pre-pandemic rush to technology, she broadened her observations on educators using educational technology in schools today. 💡 The pandemic years of schooling were a scramble for unprepared schools, but they also offered valuable insights. Educators incorporated their experiences (good and bad) from those years into their current classroom environments. Now that most Americans' second full year of in-person school is about to conclude, there is new information on how educational technology has benefited students and teachers. Grose's quote at the beginning of the article states there "is not a strong evidence base on which to completely redesign an entire schooling system." The study from which that quote was pulled was conducted in 2020; with new information and adjustments since then, school systems need to start planning portions of redesign to the curriculum and instruction to highlight educational technology tools, resources, and the new digital way of life and learning. 🔧💻  What are your thoughts on the role of technology in education?  #education #educationaltechnology #AI #futureofwork