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OpenSimulator is an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server. It can be used to create a virtual environment (or world) which can be accessed through a variety of clients, on multiple protocols. It also has an optional facility (the Hypergrid) to allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from their 'home' OpenSimulator installation. In this way, it is the basis of a nascent distributed Metaverse.
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Which AI models to use for which tasks, how & why Via Vladimir Kukharenko, juandoming, michel verstrepen
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Teachers reveal what drives them from the field and what leaders can do to improve teachers' lives.
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Independent research shows LIVE virtual teaching can deliver outcomes on par with in-person instruction when implemented intentionally.
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YES! I taught for Elevate K-12, great experience!
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Computers still don’t do well with vagueness and uncertainty.
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More students are enrolling in majors centered around artificial intelligence as universities create more programs designed around generative AI. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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January 23, 3:33 PM
"AI programs are a hot trend in universities and colleges, as they seek to capitalize on the popularity of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude."
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The Google for Education Certified Innovator Program recognizes and supports top educators who are excited to grow professionally, advocate for impactful technology, and innovate to improve classrooms, schools and local communities.
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In 2014 I became a Google Certified Innovator in Atlanta, Georgia!
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A recently filed lawsuit claims the ratings assigned by A.I. screening software are similar to those of a credit agency and should be subject to the same laws.
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The OECD’s Digital Education Outlook 2026 argues there are many opportunities but also some risks related to GenAI. GenAI tools can support learning when guided by clear teaching goals or designed specifically for education. However, when AI removes the productive struggle essential for learning, students may complete tasks faster and achieve better immediate results, but their understanding may be less deeply consolidated. This can diminish cognitive stamina, deep reading, sustained attention and perseverance. Without a clear pedagogical purpose, GenAI can foster what researchers call “metacognitive laziness” and disengagement. Via Edumorfosis, Yashy Tohsaku
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January 21, 2:51 PM
El Digital Education Outlook 2026 de la OCDE sostiene que existen muchas oportunidades pero también algunos riesgos relacionados con la GenAI. Las herramientas GenAI pueden apoyar el aprendizaje cuando están guiadas por objetivos claros de enseñanza o diseñadas específicamente para la educación. Sin embargo, cuando la IA elimina la lucha productiva esencial para el aprendizaje, los estudiantes pueden completar tareas más rápido y obtener mejores resultados inmediatos, pero su comprensión puede estar menos consolidada. Esto puede disminuir la resistencia cognitiva, la lectura profunda, la atención sostenida y la perseverancia. Sin un propósito pedagógico claro, GenAI puede fomentar lo que los investigadores llaman "pereza metacognitiva" y desvinculación.
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These teachers explain how a small change here and there can impact the classroom.
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Especially when English isn't their first language!
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Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.
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I’m sick of hearing the same patronizing advice from administrators and professional development trainers.
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I got "What's your why?" as a survey question once. My response was "Seriously?" ;)
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But there's still a big number of teachers who don't plan to use the technology.
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World models hold the keys to everything from robotics to video games.
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Not every teacher is an aspiring administrator. That’s a good thing.
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GenAI is reshaping research, from accelerating discovery to easing administrative burdens. Discover practical guidance on how researchers can use these tech tools effectively and ethically Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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January 22, 1:52 PM
"GenAI can quickly carry out tasks that would take individual researchers many hours, days or even weeks, significantly easing administrative loads and freeing up valuable time for deeper thinking. But for all of that to happen, researchers need to know how and when to use appropriate GenAI tools to support their scholarly work, and how to ensure these powerful machines do not compromise academic integrity and research quality."
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OpenSimulator is an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server. It can be used to create a virtual environment (or world) which can be accessed through a variety of clients, on multiple protocols. It also has an optional facility (the Hypergrid) to allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from their 'home' OpenSimulator installation. In this way, it is the basis of a nascent distributed Metaverse.
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Just renewed the lease for the Footprints Int'l School OpenSimulator cybercampus, hosted by Dreamland Metaverse!
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Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels, and proposed solutions often miss the mark. Another professional development session on self-care. Another webinar on stress management. Another reminder to practice gratitude. These well-meaning interventions place the burden on individual teachers to cope with systemic problems: inadequate funding, unrealistic mandates and stretched resources. Via John Evans, michel verstrepen
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Two schools are trying to instill smart tech practices in even the youngest learners.
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Explore how AI-powered instruction, personalized learning, and emerging education trends are shaping the 2026 classroom—and what educators can do now to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Via EDTECH@UTRGV, michel verstrepen
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January 21, 1:11 PM
"Across educational organizations, AI is moving from experimentation to impact. Each year, more institutions increasingly accelerate their use of AI." 
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This article paints a compelling picture of how rapidly AI has moved from experimentation to everyday impact in education, and I appreciate its attempt to balance optimism with caution. The data on adoption, personalization, and improved outcomes make a strong case that AI can meaningfully expand access, reduce teacher workload, and support learners who might otherwise be left behind, particularly in language learning and large-scale instruction. At the same time, the concerns about weakened critical thinking, reduced student–teacher connection, and lack of training are significant and cannot be treated as side notes to progress. What resonates most with me is the repeated emphasis that AI’s value depends on how well educators are prepared to guide its use without intentional training and AI literacy; the risks may outweigh the benefits. Overall, the article reinforces that the future of education is not about choosing between AI and human teachers, but about equipping educators and students to balance technological power with human judgment, connection, and critical thinking in an AI-driven world.
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One of my earliest memories of using technology for teaching and learning was when I taught English at a small high school outside Waterbury Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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January 20, 3:10 PM
"AI may speed up instructional tasks, but it’s educator expertise that ensures those tasks are meaningful, accurate and grounded in students’ needs."
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We haven’t done one of these in a while! But since I presented on OpenSim statistics at the OSCC conference in December, it seemed like a good time to look back at what happened in the OpenSim community this year. 2025 was a year of dramatic highs and lows for OpenSim.
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Test your knowledge on AI trends in students' careers.
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Each year, the pace of change in K-12 education seems to accelerate, and 2026 is no exception. From the expanding influence of artificial intelligence to new expectations for online security and safety, schools are balancing bold innovation with the realities of limited time, resources, and capacity. That’s where CoSN’s Driving…
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The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report will be here in just a couple of weeks!
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Teachers say they want more choice in their professional learning. One principal found a solution.
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Just renewed the lease for the Footprints Int'l School OpenSimulator cybercampus, hosted by Dreamland Metaverse!