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Too much technology could hurt learning outcomes

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Using computers and other learning technology too often can be detrimental to student performance, OECD says. Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new research from the OECD.

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A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills

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For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day. Right now, the closest we can come to that is training peers.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Beyond the Basics — How Edtech Can Provide Students with Essential 21st-Century Skills

Edsurge

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process.

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Blended Learning: What It Is and What It Is Not

Catlin Tucker

When I work with teachers, I emphasize the value of building a dynamic skill set composed of many different approaches to designing and facilitating learning. There is no single instructional model that will work for every learning outcome. Just like in life, no one tool solves every problem.

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HMH Introduces Generative AI Teacher Supports in its Connected Literacy Solution to Empower Educators

eSchool News

BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations within Writable , its award-winning writing practice and assessment solution for grades 3-12. To learn more about HMH’s Writable , visit hmhco.com/Writable.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges.