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Teaching Creativity and Durable Skills in an AI World

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Melissa Vito, EdD Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio According to Carnegie and ETS research, the 11 most important durable skills are collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, digital and AI literacy, growth mindset, leadership, perseverance, self-regulation and civic engagement.

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Through Comedy Classes, Students Take ‘Big Swings’ for Mental Health

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They get to say — ‘these ones are about making people funny, and they also prioritize nonverbal communication, strengthening eye contact, being comfortable with failure and taking some chances in the spotlight.’” “We have clinical psychologists who go through all the improv exercises,” Gethard said.

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How We Used Technology to Bring Families Back Into School Life

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From creating digital sign-ups to sending out live updates and sharing gratitude posts through school communication tools, we made it easy for families to join in from wherever they were. Vendor tables line the walls of the room; a few were run by local businesses, but the ones that drew the most attention were led by our own students.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. You need to analyze these implications critically to make informed decisions about the future of education.

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Researchers Turn to AI to Help Diagnose Children’s Speech Disorders

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Jordan Green, a professor of communication sciences and disorders at Harvard Universitys Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, says in a recent research paper the excitement is palpable around AI in health care. Researchers also hope to help with intervention, focusing on personalized attention for each student.

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Edtech’s Hidden Shortage: Women Directors

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While corporate boards seldom draw the attention of end users, they set the strategic path and hold the power to make fundamental decisions about the companies. At this year’s ASU+GSV education technology conference, organizers shared data that showed about 34 percent of nearly 180 companies presenting at the event had a woman founder or CEO.

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Kids Use Play To Communicate. Here’s Why Adults Need To Pay Attention.

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When adults pay attention to children’s verbal and non-verbal play, we are, in a way, able to look into their subconscious, and with some careful observation and analysis, gain a pretty good idea about what they are experiencing in their daily lives. The language of play isn’t just for children.

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