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Research shows significant learning via scholastic esports

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As esports grows in popularity, many schools are evaluating whether and how to implement esports programs. From its inception two years ago, NASEF has focused on developing a program that taps into students’ excitement around esports, with an emphasis on personal and educational development.

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CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

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CZI launched two new AI dev eloper tools for education designed to empower developers to integrate high-quality education content seamlessly into their platforms. For Evaluators, CZI also worked with academic experts to help edtech developers support teachers in closing the gap in student reading skills.

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Odysseyware approved as GED certified publisher

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Odysseyware , provider of customizable online courses for K-12 education, announced its induction into the General Education Development (GED) Publisher Program, certifying the alignment of content and test preparation through the GED Testing Service. Each subject is evaluated individually to ensure complete compliance.

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Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators

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AI literacy enables educators to understand how AI works, how to evaluate it and how to best adapt it for their disciplines and learners. Just as AI is becoming pervasive in our everyday lives, it is pervasive throughout the school day and across subjects.

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

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As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. The list goes on. Reviewing research studies to determine effectiveness can be a complex process.

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Think Together’s Helen Welderufael is Named a 2021 “Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders”

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In her role, she oversees the compliance, evaluation, data collection and training for one of Think Together’s largest regions which includes 91 schools across seven school districts. Welderufael’s strong passion for education developed from her attending an afterschool program as a child.

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Free learning platform targets improved media literacy

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KQED Teach , which launched on July 11, provides a series of free, self-paced courses to help K-12 educators develop the media skills necessary to bring media production and communication to their learning environments.

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