eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Key points: A new book challenges us to rethink how we teach and learn in the digital age A taxonomy for using AI in education How to combat misuse of AI in student writing For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Salman Khan’s “ Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) ” presents an invigorating and forward-looking vision of the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Last week, 2U, a pioneer of the so-called Online Program Management (OPM) model for helping colleges run online degree programs, announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a “prepackaged” deal arising from prior negotiation with creditors. The company was an edtech “unicorn” at its height — worth billions — and characterized as a “giant” in the space.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Key points: Institutions should consider always-on connectivity through OOB management FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks For more on network continuity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Recently, I found myself in Barnes and Noble, captivated by a "Read with Pride" display in the Young Adult section. Holding several new books, I was transported back to my high school years, a time before smartphones and social media, when I would cautiously approach the gay and lesbian section of my local bookstore. Each visit was an anxious yet defiant act of self-discovery as I sought validation and visibility in the pages of books that I curated for myself.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Ill. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States. By addressing the critical issue of extracurricular event safety, Metrasens solidifies its position as a leader in school safety and the go-to partner for enhancing security at campus events.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2024

Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what’s been changing in the ed world while you were teaching eight ten hours a day. My Twitter friends gave me great suggestions, but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more suggestions than I could possibly list so I avoided books that involved politics or hot-button subjects that teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading.

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