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Using BatchGeo

From www.youtube.com - November 11, 2014 9:58 PM

"Quick 1 minute tutorial on using BatchGeo to create a map. This example shows copying data straight from Wikipedia and mapping, but you can also use spreadsheets, databases, or any other tab delimited dataset."

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AI Assessment Guardrails: How To Use AI Without Breaking Trust

AI Assessment Guardrails: How To Use AI Without Breaking Trust | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - April 22, 11:00 AM
This article shows how to use AI assessment guardrails to responsibly use AI-generated assessments while protecting quality and trust.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, April 23, 8:37 AM

"AI can speed up assessment creation, but without guardrails it can also introduce errors, bias, and weak alignment."
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The #1 All-in-One AI Tools for Teachers

The #1 All-in-One AI Tools for Teachers | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From teachquill.com - April 24, 7:49 AM

TeachQuill delivers 60+ AI tools that help educators plan, teach, assess, and communicate faster. Generate standards-aligned lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, rubrics, IEP goals, and parent emails in seconds while keeping student data private. https://teachquill.com/


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, April 24, 7:49 AM

TeachQuill delivers 60+ AI tools that help educators plan, teach, assess, and communicate faster. Generate standards-aligned lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, rubrics, IEP goals, and parent emails in seconds while keeping student data private. https://teachquill.com/
Daniel Conway's curator insight, May 14, 8:21 AM

This article highlights how AI tools are becoming increasingly useful for teachers in K–12 classrooms. The article explains how AI can support lesson planning, assessment creation, communication, and organization while saving teachers valuable time. I think resources like these can help educators focus more on student engagement and personalized learning, rather than spending excessive time on administrative tasks. As educational technology continues to evolve, AI tools may become an important part of connected learning environments and classroom collaboration.
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How AI Is Changing College Assessments of Proficiency

How AI Is Changing College Assessments of Proficiency | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.govtech.com - March 3, 6:32 PM
Artificial intelligence is causing college instructors to move more meaningful examinations back to the classroom, and connect the dots with students on why learning matters.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 10, 1:57 PM

"In addition to showing students why learning matters, the professors said it is essential to teach students how to use AI tools to augment their learning, just as they will be expected to use AI tools to augment their work upon graduation."
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The Next Layer of AI-Resistant Learning: What the Research Says (and What It Looks Like in Practice)

The Next Layer of AI-Resistant Learning: What the Research Says (and What It Looks Like in Practice) | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From ajjuliani.beehiiv.com - March 10, 7:01 AM
When you look closely at the science of learning (constructivism, cognitive psychology, and social learning theory) you realize something that most effective learning experiences were already AI-resistant.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 10, 1:53 PM

"AI-resistant learning isn’t just a reaction to ChatGPT or generative AI.
It’s actually rooted in decades of research about how people learn best."
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Can AI Replace IDs, or Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

Can AI Replace IDs, or Are We Asking the Wrong Question? | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.commlabindia.com - November 24, 2025 6:30 AM
Explore how AI boosts speed and clarity in learning design, yet the insight and judgment of instructional designers remain essential.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 19, 10:17 AM

"[A]midst all this speed and automation, one question keeps resurfacing: If AI can do so much, what role remains for the instructional designer?"
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The problem with best practices in the age of AI

From uxdesign.cc - February 19, 10:32 AM

"I showed my team an AI-generated design. Two senior designers called it ‘solid.’ None of them questioned where it came from."


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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 19, 10:32 AM

"[T]his design follows every single best practice in the SaaS landing page playbook. Clear headline. Social proof. Benefit-driven copy. Visual hierarchy. It checks every box. And it’s completely forgettable."
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Beyond Bans: Rebuilding Teaching for a World With AI

Beyond Bans: Rebuilding Teaching for a World With AI | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.facultyfocus.com - February 17, 11:00 PM
Why banning AI won’t fix higher education—and how redesigning teaching, assessment, and integrity can prepare students to learn and lead in an AI-driven world.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 19, 10:38 AM

"The most profound problems in higher education are structural and pedagogical, not technological. Prohibition doesn’t fix these problems; it hides them."
Claudia Hernandez's curator insight, May 24, 8:47 PM
This article argues that banning AI in education will not solve deeper issues in teaching and assessment. Instead, educators should redesign assignments to focus on process, critical thinking, reflection, and ethical AI use so students learn how to work responsibly with technology rather than depend on it.
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Lawsuits Test New Legal Theories About What Causes Social Media Addiction | EdSurge News

Lawsuits Test New Legal Theories About What Causes Social Media Addiction | EdSurge News | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.edsurge.com - February 17, 2:43 PM
“At a high level, what the school districts are saying is, ‘You targeted kids. You knew that your product was potentially dangerous because it wa

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 20, 9:44 AM

"School districts are among a wave of plaintiffs who claim that the platforms’ design, not the content, poses the real threat to kids’ mental health."
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Laptops in Schools Are Not the Problem: Misuse Is

Laptops in Schools Are Not the Problem: Misuse Is | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From halfanhour.blogspot.com - February 22, 9:50 AM

"In recent years, a growing chorus of critics has argued that laptops and digital devices are undermining student learning. Headlines warn of distraction, declining attention spans, and deteriorating academic performance. In response, some schools have moved to restrict or even eliminate laptop use in classrooms altogether.

Yet this framing—technology as the culprit—rests on a flawed assumption. A closer reading of contemporary research suggests a different conclusion:"


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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 23, 12:51 PM

"Laptops do not inherently degrade cognition or learning. Poorly designed instructional systems using laptops do."
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2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen

2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - January 27, 5:00 AM
Today's students are future innovators in a landscape where powerful new tools of creation--AI--are sitting right in front of them.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 28, 11:09 AM

"AI is about to pull the labor market in two directions at once: inward, as firms need fewer employees; and outward, as more individuals gain the tools to act like firms."
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Will School Cellphone Bans Morph Into Wider Screen Time Regulations for Kids?

Will School Cellphone Bans Morph Into Wider Screen Time Regulations for Kids? | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.edsurge.com - January 28, 4:13 AM
States laid the groundwork for cellphone bans in the classroom — and now new federal efforts look to take that one step further.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 28, 11:11 AM

"Edtech proponents defend the value of instructional tools as no-phones policies gain momentum in schools — and in Congress."
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How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Engagement, and Equity in K–12

How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Engagement, and Equity in K–12 | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From thejournal.com - January 22, 11:12 AM
AI's value depends on the educators and leaders who wield it with intention and a commitment to equity, fairness, responsibility, and balance.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 29, 11:13 AM

"AI amplifies educators rather than replacing them: In K–12 settings, AI is most effective when used to reduce administrative burden, support better decision-making, and free educators to focus more time on students and relationships."
Valeria Davila's curator insight, January 30, 2:03 PM
This article presents a clear and optimistic argument that AI, when used intentionally, can enhance teaching, engagement, and equity in K–12 education rather than undermine it. I appreciate the authors’ consistent emphasis on AI as a tool that amplifies educators by reducing administrative burdens and strengthening human relationships, especially through improved communication with multilingual families. The concrete examples—such as translation tools increasing parent engagement and AI-supported data analysis helping identify at-risk students—make the case feel practical rather than theoretical. I also strongly agree with the focus on AI literacy for both teachers and students, particularly the idea of teaching critical skills like identifying bias and remixing AI output with human judgment from an early age. Overall, the article makes a compelling case that AI’s true value in K–12 lies not in automation for its own sake, but in advancing equity, supporting educators, and refocusing schools on the human-centered work that matters most.
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3 Ed Tech Shifts that Will Define 2026

3 Ed Tech Shifts that Will Define 2026 | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From campustechnology.com - January 8, 2:27 PM
The digital learning landscape is entering a new phase defined by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, rising expectations for the student experience, and increasing pressure to demonstrate quality and accountability in online education.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 30, 2:29 PM

"Artificial intelligence is expected to renew institutional focus on instructional design, as AI-generated content increases the need for structured, pedagogy-informed course design aligned with accessibility, inclusion, and quality standards."

 
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From innovation to impact: Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework

From innovation to impact: Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - April 24, 6:00 AM
School leaders must move beyond experimentation and build AI systems that prioritize governance, purpose, and data integrity.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, April 24, 9:39 AM

"Becoming “AI-ready” isn’t about chasing the newest shiny platform; it requires districts to build intentional systems that guide how AI is evaluated, implemented, and governed."
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Developing Critical Thinking Skills With AI

Developing Critical Thinking Skills With AI | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From payhip.com - April 25, 1:48 AM

This groundbreaking book flips the script, showing how AI, when used wisely, can enhance rather than replace our students' thinking. Written by award-winning teacher trainer Nik Peachey, Developing Critical Thinking Skills With AI is your complete task-based guide to using AI tools like ChatGPT to cultivate logic, curiosity, and independent thought in your classroom.


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Classroom Technology Bans: How Better Learning Design Will Improve Classrooms

Classroom Technology Bans: How Better Learning Design Will Improve Classrooms | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.techlearning.com - March 10, 5:00 AM
Classroom Technology Bans: How Better Learning Design Will Improve Classrooms, Not Removing Devices

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 10, 1:59 PM

"Making technology the scapegoat for declining educational outcomes distracts from the real issue and risks removing one of the most powerful tools students have to explore ideas, create knowledge, and pursue their goals."
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Teaching in the age of AI shortcuts

Teaching in the age of AI shortcuts | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From universityaffairs.ca - March 2, 10:39 AM
Students will use AI. Here’s what it takes to ensure it strengthens their thinking instead of replacing it.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, March 9, 5:40 PM

"[I]f we integrate AI thoughtfully — anchored in pedagogy, aligned with course content and designed to promote cognitive effort — we can help students build the skills that will matter most in an AI-integrated world: critical thinking, problem-solving and the ability to verify and challenge AI itself."
Claudia Hernandez's curator insight, May 24, 8:45 PM
This article explains that AI should be used to support student learning rather than replace critical thinking and problem-solving. The author argues that when AI tools are designed thoughtfully and aligned with course goals, they can improve engagement, accessibility, and personalized learning while still encouraging students to think independently.
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AI's impact on higher education and human intelligence

AI's impact on higher education and human intelligence | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.businesstimes.com.sg - February 13, 6:15 PM

"The battle between bots and brains has already begun, and educators can see how it might end"


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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 19, 10:36 AM

"Reading closely, thinking critically, and writing with logic and evidence are precisely the skills people need to realise the bona fide potential of AI to support lifelong learning.”
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AI-Driven Phishing Is Putting K–12 Schools at Risk | EdTech Magazine

AI-Driven Phishing Is Putting K–12 Schools at Risk | EdTech Magazine | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From edtechmagazine.com - February 18, 1:26 PM
As generative artificial intelligence supercharges phishing and deepfakes, schools must adapt to protect a culture built on openness and trust.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 20, 9:45 AM

“Phishing messages that used to be sloppy and easy to spot can now be tailored, timely and written in a way that feels completely legitimate.”
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The Agent Problem: Why AI’s Latest “Revolution” is K-12’s Worst Nightmare

The Agent Problem: Why AI’s Latest “Revolution” is K-12’s Worst Nightmare | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From nickpotkalitsky.substack.com - February 23, 12:01 AM
An AI agent is relational. It functions through ongoing access to your student's digital ecosystem.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 23, 12:55 PM

"[E]very expansion of AI capability in the agentic era is, simultaneously, an expansion of data exposure. These aren’t separable. You don’t get the powerful AI assistant without giving it access. You don’t open the doors without accepting what flows through them."
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AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken

AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.eschoolnews.com - February 23, 5:00 AM
In an AI era where homework can be generated instantly, the most valuable evidence of learning is human reasoning behind the finished product

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 23, 1:01 PM

"Long before generative AI entered the classroom, homework relied on a quiet, fragile assumption that what was submitted reflected independent understanding."
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Worried AI means you won't get a job when you graduate? Here's what the research says

From phys.org - February 23, 1:00 PM

"The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI "tsunami" wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years."


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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, February 23, 1:00 PM

"Tasks that are eliminated are usually what entry-level jobs do at present, so young people searching for jobs find it harder to get to a good placement."
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Interviewing the future: A self-conversation on higher education, AI, and what comes next

Interviewing the future: A self-conversation on higher education, AI, and what comes next | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From www.ecampusnews.com - January 28, 5:00 AM
As higher education reaches a point of transformation, AI's insights offer a different look at what path learning could take.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 28, 11:10 AM

"Will colleges and universities remain sites of human development, or become credentialing platforms optimized for efficiency alone?"
Valeria Davila's curator insight, January 30, 1:53 PM
This article offers a sobering and insightful analysis of higher education at a moment of deep transformation, emphasizing how long-standing assumptions about institutional stability, autonomy, and purpose are rapidly eroding. I found the discussion of accountability and political pressure particularly compelling, as it shows how universities are increasingly judged by economic outcomes rather than educational mission, forcing leaders into defensive and often austerity-driven decisions. The author’s framing of AI as a shift from experimentation to infrastructural dependence resonated with me, especially the concern that governance, ethics, and academic judgment are lagging behind technological adoption. What stands out most is the warning that the true risk is not AI itself, but the quiet reshaping of authority, labor, and learning without intentional oversight. Overall, the article persuasively argues that higher education’s future depends on whether institutions choose thoughtful, values-driven transformation over reactive efficiency, a choice that will ultimately redefine trust, faculty roles, and the social contract of the academy.
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3 Challenges to Overcome for AI/ML Adoption in the K–12 Schools

3 Challenges to Overcome for AI/ML Adoption in the K–12 Schools | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From fedtechmagazine.com - December 4, 2025 2:05 PM
As school districts embrace artificial intelligence to improve IT systems, a well-considered strategy can ensure a seamless transition.

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 29, 11:11 AM

"Artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to transform K–12 operations, increase efficiency and improve responsiveness. But AI and ML adoption in education is not without its challenges. Here are three obstacles that K–12 districts need to overcome."
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The AI Model Stack for Instructional Design

The AI Model Stack for Instructional Design | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From drphilippahardman.substack.com - January 29, 3:00 AM
Which AI models to use for which tasks, how & why

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, January 30, 2:09 PM

"[T]here’s no single AI tool that “does instructional design best.” There is, however, an optimal AI stack for Instructional Design work."
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