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Expanding technology’s influence

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This week, we’re focusing on some expanded technology and engineering developments. For instance, Plus, when it comes to technology and engineering skills, girls are outpacing boys. Technology also can be key in delivering social and emotional education. Resource gap may be key to closing achievement gap.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

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What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? Researchers have offered a range of explanations for this gap, from inconsistent implementation by schools to the possibility that higher-achieving students are simply more likely to stick with the programs.

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5 strategies to get your students talking

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A variety of multimodal tools can model using diverse technology to foster discussion: HyperDocs : HypderDocs is a digital tool that uses hyperlinks to package a variety of learning materials in one space. Student agency boosts achievement: Ensure there is choice built into the learning experience.

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Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

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This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Establishing structured reading routines is paramount, with research showing that reading just six books during summer can prevent a decline in reading achievement.

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AI in education needs more than innovation–it needs intention

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We cannot allow the edtech fervor that peaked during the pandemic to overtake the possibilities afforded by these novel technologies: too much focus on the “tech” at the expense of the “ed.” This AI era is not solely about technological advancement–it’s about ensuring that innovation serves the needs of teachers and learners.

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Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms

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Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms In todays classrooms, technology is more than a supplement its a necessity. From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field.

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ISTE launches four new initiatives to improve edtech experiences

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Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. “To To achieve this mission, ISTE+ASCD is making the following new commitments moving forward: Help all teachers become AI ready. The company has piloted the technology in 60 school systems, with the goal of reviewing and taking down disruptive posts within 48 hours.