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Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?

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At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it. Equal Access Doesn’t Mean Equally Helpful Edward Gonzalez oversees open educational resources for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools in California.

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The Next Generation in Student Flashcards

A Principal's Reflections

Numerous studies (Spitzer: 1939, Cepeda et al: 2008,) into human memory have shown that memory retention can be improved by spacing out your exposure to information, so that you review the information again at the optimal moment. cardkiwi educational technology Students'

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Can AI in Education Foster Human-Centric Learning?

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How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? The emphasis on a human-centric approach underscores the commitment to cultivating a balanced perspective on AI integration. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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Against the Flow Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

Human nature compels us in many cases to take the easiest possible path to success. In my opinion that is the case in education. Educators and stakeholders alike have been brainwashed into thinking that a successful school or district is one who achieves through quantitative measures. What supporting evidence do we have?

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What Can AI Chatbots Teach Us About How Humans Learn?

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Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? So he switched to neuroscience, hoping to “pop the hood” on the human brain to better understand how it works. “It It seemed to me that the brain was just as mysterious as the cosmos,” he tells EdSurge. Here, let me take you there.”

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Should Educators Put Disclosures on Teaching Materials When They Use AI?

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If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? In open-ended answers, some educators said they see it as a tool akin to a calculator, or like using content from a textbook. No matter what, the thoughts need to start with the human user and end with the human user,” she stresses.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

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