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VR Therapy for Seniors Rolls Out to 150 Living Communities Across the US

VR Therapy for Seniors Rolls Out to 150 Living Communities Across the US | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Mynd Immersive, the immersive healthcare provider, announced its expanding its XR services to an additional 150 senior living communities across the United States. The company says its recent milestone represents the largest deployment of XR therapies in senior care history, which it hopes will advance treatment options across physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Founded in …
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April 2, 7:59 PM
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How Elementary ELLs Can Learn English and Content

How Elementary ELLs Can Learn English and Content | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Here’s how elementary ells can learn English and content with project-based learning to engage with real-world topics and learn language.
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April 1, 7:05 PM
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Report: AI Is a Must for Modern Learners

Report: AI Is a Must for Modern Learners | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A new report from VitalSource identifies a growing demand among learners for AI tools, declaring that "AI isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must."

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"Forty-eight percent of 2023-present students said that the AI tools were likely or extremely likely to improve their course experience, a 19% increase from pre-2023 respondents who said the same."

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March 31, 6:59 PM
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Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever

Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"The future isn’t just approaching — it’s moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for what’s ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, aren’t enough. Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change."


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"The ability to “learn to learn” — to quickly acquire, adapt and apply new skills — has become one of the most valuable competencies for students. Yet some education systems continue to prioritize static knowledge instead of promoting adaptability and continuous learning."

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March 30, 7:16 PM
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Assessing Without Seeing? Distance Education and Its Greatest Challenge

Assessing Without Seeing? Distance Education and Its Greatest Challenge | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Blog de la "RIED. Revista Iberoamericana de Educación a Distancia". La Revista Iberoamericana de la Educación Digital.
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March 29, 9:55 PM
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Teacher Burnout Is Real. What's to Blame—and How to Keep It at Bay

Teacher Burnout Is Real. What's to Blame—and How to Keep It at Bay | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teachers share their tips for avoiding burnout.
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March 28, 7:09 PM
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The Best Programming Language for the End of the World

The Best Programming Language for the End of the World | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Once the grid goes down, an old programming language called Forth—and a new operating system called Collapse OS—may be our only salvation.
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March 27, 5:39 PM
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Will A.I. Soon Outsmart Humans? Play This Puzzle to Find Out. 

Will A.I. Soon Outsmart Humans? Play This Puzzle to Find Out.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Some experts predict that A.I. will surpass human intelligence within the next few years. Play this puzzle to see how far the machines have to go.
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March 26, 7:18 PM
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Can AI and Math Work Together? Here's What Teachers Say

Can AI and Math Work Together? Here's What Teachers Say | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Generate practice problems, plan lessons, and help struggling learners were among many recommendations.
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March 25, 8:22 PM
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The Weight of the Internet Will Shock You

The Weight of the Internet Will Shock You | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Depending on who you ask, the internet weighs no more than a potato, a strawberry—or something much, much smaller. WIRED investigates.
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March 25, 7:03 PM
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Inside A.I.’s Super Bowl: Nvidia Dreams of A Robot Future 

Inside A.I.’s Super Bowl: Nvidia Dreams of A Robot Future  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Nvidia showcased robots that could work in warehouses, pedal around like “Star Wars” droids and manipulate surgical equipment at its weeklong A.I. conference
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March 24, 7:45 PM
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The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid

The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
What happens when quantum computers can finally crack encryption and break into the world’s best-kept secrets? It’s called Q-Day—the worst holiday maybe ever.
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Cool and scary at the same time. ;)

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March 23, 6:35 PM
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The Science of Student Motivation

The Science of Student Motivation | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Noted author and psychologist David Yeager on the common mistakes we make when giving feedback to students, and how to tap into purpose and belonging to make classroom work more meaningful.
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April 3, 12:19 AM
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An AI Model Has Officially Passed the Turing Test

An AI Model Has Officially Passed the Turing Test | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model passed a Turing Test with flying colors, and even came off as human more than the actual humans.
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April 2, 7:57 PM
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Strategies for Incorporating Digital Citizenship In Lessons

Strategies for Incorporating Digital Citizenship In Lessons | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teachers can use these tips to help students develop responsible online behaviors while deepening media literacy.
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April 1, 7:04 PM
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New AI Tool Generates Video Explanations Based on Course Materials

New AI Tool Generates Video Explanations Based on Course Materials | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI-powered studying and learning platform Studyfetch has launched Imagine Explainers, a new video creator that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate 10- to 60-minute explainer videos for any topic.

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"This is a glimpse into the future of AI-generated educational videos for schools, universities, students, teachers, and parents,"

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March 31, 6:56 PM
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The 2025 NEA Foundation Global Learning Edcamp

The 2025 NEA Foundation Global Learning Edcamp | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Get tickets to The 2025 NEA Foundation Global Learning Edcamp, taking place 05/04/2025. RingCentral Events is your source for engaging events and experiences.
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March 30, 7:12 PM
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Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful

Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.
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March 29, 9:45 PM
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The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on Fumes 

The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on Fumes  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A.I. is just what we need in the post-fact era: less research and more predicting what we want to hear.
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March 28, 7:07 PM
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How Software Engineers Actually Use AI

How Software Engineers Actually Use AI | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
We surveyed 730 coders and developers about how (and how often) they use AI chatbots on the job. The results amazed and disturbed us.
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March 27, 5:29 PM
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How AI Might Be Used to Motivate and Assess Students in Math

How AI Might Be Used to Motivate and Assess Students in Math | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Gates Foundation education director outlines how AI might be used to improve math instruction.
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March 26, 7:15 PM
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Ranked: Most Popular AI Tools by Monthly Site Visits

Ranked: Most Popular AI Tools by Monthly Site Visits | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
ChatGPT remains the most widely used AI tool, with 4.7 billion monthly site visits—far surpassing all other platforms.

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March 25, 7:11 PM
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Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions

Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Fewer students in science, technology, and engineering fields enter teaching as a career. In 2021, half as many new teachers nationwide completed computer science certification compared to a decade prior.
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Still need more Computer Science teachers!

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March 24, 7:48 PM
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Something Bizarre Is Happening to People Who Use ChatGPT a Lot

Something Bizarre Is Happening to People Who Use ChatGPT a Lot | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
ChatGPT "power users," or those who use it the most, are becoming dependent upon — or even addicted to — the chatbot. 
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"Withdrawal symptoms"...really? ;)

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March 23, 7:17 PM
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The Future Of Education: Will AI Be The Great Equalizer?

The Future Of Education: Will AI Be The Great Equalizer? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI can be a catalyst for education, with tailored solutions for all; this requires a human mindset that pursues this ambition in design, delivery and deployment.

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