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Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far?

Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - July 5, 1:00 PM
As schools rethink their relationship with tech, there are questions they should be asking.
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YES. These backlashes happen every few years, but now that folks are terrified of AI they're likely to do very dumb things.

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In the Race to Build Smarter AI, We Forgot to Build Smarter Humans 

In the Race to Build Smarter AI, We Forgot to Build Smarter Humans  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - July 5, 1:00 PM
AI is accelerating. What schools must do to support student attention and judgment now.
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Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far?

Is the Backlash Against Tech in Schools Going Too Far? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - July 5, 1:00 PM
As schools rethink their relationship with tech, there are questions they should be asking.
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YES. These backlashes happen every few years, but now that folks are terrified of AI they're likely to do very dumb things.

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How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X 

How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - July 5, 5:01 AM
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.
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Don't forget Bluesky! 

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Students Are Experiencing AI in Very Different Ways. Is That a Problem?

Students Are Experiencing AI in Very Different Ways. Is That a Problem? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 17, 1:00 PM
Sharply divergent state standards, district rules, and teacher strategies result in uneven access to the technology.
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In the proverbial Grand Scheme of Things, not much of a problem. ;)

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What Human Teachers Can Do That AI Can’t

What Human Teachers Can Do That AI Can’t | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.linkedin.com - June 23, 10:56 AM
AI Can Generate Content. But It Cannot Be Present.
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In my classrooms, I could tell immediately who "got it" and who didn't, just by judging student facial expressions. Let's see an AI agent do that!! ;)

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Parents Don't Hate Ed Tech. They Just Want More Balanced Use

Parents Don't Hate Ed Tech. They Just Want More Balanced Use | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 25, 1:00 PM
New survey reveals nuanced views about tech use in school among parents.
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Say it with me: It's not screen time that matters. It's how screen time is used that matters.

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The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week 

The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 22, 5:00 AM
It’s all about them.
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I knew it all along! ;)

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Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era 

Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 18, 5:00 AM
Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors.
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I knew this was going to happen...because I asked AI about it. ;)

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A Homegrown AI Coach Critiques Teachers on Their Lessons. How It's Working

A Homegrown AI Coach Critiques Teachers on Their Lessons. How It's Working | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - May 31, 1:00 PM
A 9,000-student district used AI to create a professional development coach for teachers.
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Not convinced this would be welcomed in most schools. ;)

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Digital Educational Platforms Are Transforming eLearning

Digital Educational Platforms Are Transforming eLearning | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - June 13, 3:00 PM
Digital educational platforms are transforming modern education through flexible, personalized, and interactive learning experiences.

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Yes, geeky-cool stuff! 

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - June 11, 1:02 AM
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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This is getting serious. 

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 11, 9:29 AM

"[T]he outcome of the lawsuits, whether they ultimately settle out of court or end up with jury verdicts against companies, could change the way social platforms operate forever."
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Students Want Career Education. More Research Can Improve It, New Report Says

Students Want Career Education. More Research Can Improve It, New Report Says | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 8, 1:00 PM
Career education is in demand from students and could be strengthened through research, a coalition says.
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It's been a trend for a while now.

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'Chat Is Dead': OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT

'Chat Is Dead': OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From gizmodo.com - June 7, 2:16 PM
It’s not the first time OpenAI has hinted at something like this.

 

The Financial Times, citing 'more than a dozen current and former employees,' reports that OpenAI is radically rethinking its core product, ChatGPT. Apparently in a matter of weeks, it’s going to transform into a 'superapp.'”


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Naturally, I asked ChatGPT about this...it's true. ;)

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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, June 9, 9:37 AM

"OpenAI intends to ditch the prompts and features, betting that its models will be able to automatically understand users’ intentions when they are on the app or site."
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Here’s What Happened When 6th Graders Designed Their Dream School

Here’s What Happened When 6th Graders Designed Their Dream School | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 30, 1:00 PM
A class project prodded students to use digital tools to fuel creativity, not passively consume content.
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Check this out! 

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Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet 

Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - July 5, 5:00 AM
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help.
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Could ChatGPT become conscious? Here’s the case for AI consciousness

Could ChatGPT become conscious? Here’s the case for AI consciousness | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.vox.com - June 19, 6:30 AM
Many in tech believe that AI might be conscious — or will be soon. But the idea that ChatGPT could become sentient rests on a contentious theory of human consciousness.
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Let's not get carried away here.... ;)

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Hiring Teachers? Word of Mouth Still Leads the Way

Hiring Teachers? Word of Mouth Still Leads the Way | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 22, 1:00 PM
A national survey looked into the kinds of recruiting efforts that proved most effective.
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Always has been the most cost-effective way.

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How Schools Can Limit Screen Time, But Still Use Tech Effectively

How Schools Can Limit Screen Time, But Still Use Tech Effectively | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 22, 1:00 PM
A district leader discusses how adolescent brain development and screen use affect learning.
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OK, now here's a rationale alternative to "Burn the iPads!" ;)

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Tech Backlash Prompts Responses From Leader of Top Ed-Tech Group

Tech Backlash Prompts Responses From Leader of Top Ed-Tech Group | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 24, 1:00 PM
Rebuilding trust with communities on tech concerns must be a high priority, CEO says.
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These edtech backlashes are nothing new. For years, it's been two steps forward, one step back. But now that AI has people's knickers in a collective twist all bets are off. 

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Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It. 

Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - June 18, 10:17 AM
Artificial intelligence is expensive to use, many companies discovered. That has led to a new era of saving costs.
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Interesting development. 

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Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit

Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 16, 1:00 PM
Here are some of the reasons listed in response to EdWeek questions on social media.
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This is interesting. 

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Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood'

Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood' | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 16, 1:00 PM
CodeAI CEO talks about artificial intelligence and the future of computer science education.
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Now we're getting somewhere!

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More Teachers Name Classroom Management as a Job Stress Rather Than Low Pay

More Teachers Name Classroom Management as a Job Stress Rather Than Low Pay | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From www.edweek.org - June 9, 1:00 PM
A national survey highlights ongoing work and home pressures on educators.
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And you're surprised because....? ;)

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Online Courses That Teach: A New Ballgame

Online Courses That Teach: A New Ballgame | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - June 12, 11:00 AM
Online learning can be just as effective as in‑person teaching, but only when courses are intentionally designed.

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Stop doing things AI can do for you. Build your own AI agent.

Stop doing things AI can do for you. Build your own AI agent. | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From aitoolsup.beehiiv.com - June 5, 2:18 PM
🦾Plus: ‍️‍

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Geeky-cool stuff. Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

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