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K-12 Driving Innovation Report: 2026 Edition Work Begins! 

K-12 Driving Innovation Report: 2026 Edition Work Begins!  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.
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Honored to be on the Advisory Board again this year. 

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August 13, 8:01 PM
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Sam Altman Calls His Own AI Model "Annoying" After Being Forced to Raise It From the Dead

Sam Altman Calls His Own AI Model "Annoying" After Being Forced to Raise It From the Dead | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company is working on making GPT-5 "warmer" as it resurrects "annoying" GPT-4o.
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I did notice the change. And then I noticed I had been switched from 4 to 5 without notice. I'm sticking with 5 for now.

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August 12, 7:34 PM
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A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Offers to Buy Google’s Chrome Browser for $34.5 Billion 

A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Offers to Buy Google’s Chrome Browser for $34.5 Billion  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The tiny start-up hopes to take advantage of an upcoming antitrust ruling against the tech giant.
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What's Google without Chrome, though?? 

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August 11, 2:46 AM
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Which Computer Should You Buy for Your Kid? 

Which Computer Should You Buy for Your Kid?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
We have a range of computer buying advice for parents facing a variety of schooling and budget situations, from used to new, and from laptop to desktop.
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Should come in handy.

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August 10, 7:08 PM
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ChatGPT comes with personality presets now - and three other upgrades you might have missed

ChatGPT comes with personality presets now - and three other upgrades you might have missed | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"GPT-5 is a big deal, but don't underestimate the power of these smaller feature upgrades - especially new access to Advance Voice Mode for free users ..."


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Just now noticed I've been automatically upgraded to 5! I don't like AI talking to me, though! ;)

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August 8, 9:01 PM
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Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens. 

Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Over 21 days of talking with ChatGPT, an otherwise perfectly sane man became convinced that he was a real-life superhero. We analyzed the conversation.
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I maintain it's the humans who are delusional in these cases. So you think you can build a levitation machine using parts from Amazon? And you blame a chatbot??

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August 7, 9:10 PM
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Understanding Value of Learning Fuels ChatGPT’s Study Mode

Understanding Value of Learning Fuels ChatGPT’s Study Mode | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"Two teaching and learning experts experimented with ChatGPT’s new Study Mode, which promises to support “deeper learning” among college students. Google and Anthropic have also unveiled similar tools, but their effectiveness will likely depend on the student."


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I've tried it, I like it! 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, August 7, 10:06 AM

"Instead of generating answers, Study Mode asks students questions about what they know."

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August 6, 7:39 PM
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These College Professors Will Not Bow Down to A.I. 

These College Professors Will Not Bow Down to A.I.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Technology is making the old ways of teaching ineffective. A new way is starting to emerge.
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It doesn't have to be Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence! ;)

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August 4, 10:05 PM
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Infographic: Digital technology use in schools

Infographic: Digital technology use in schools | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A new report presents 2025 survey data from 104 senior staff in Australian schools about their school’s use of digital technology. The findings show that…

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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.

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August 2, 7:36 PM
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Media Understates AI's Effects on Critical Thinking

Media Understates AI's Effects on Critical Thinking | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Purpose-built AI learning platforms that don’t give students the answer, as opposed to tools that allow for direct answer generation like ChatGPT, are the way to avoid making students utterly dependent upon AI.

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This is interesting. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, July 29, 10:51 AM

"AI makes things substantially easier, and that’s amazing... But we cannot teach children that life is as easy as sticking in a prompt and waiting for an output. There will always be hard problems that require critical thinking and a lack of tools."

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August 2, 1:02 AM
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“They’re training it like a bomb-sniffing dog”: Inside OpenAI’s high-stakes effort to prevent a ChatGPT meltdown

“They’re training it like a bomb-sniffing dog”: Inside OpenAI’s high-stakes effort to prevent a ChatGPT meltdown | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

"OpenAI employs “red teams” to rigorously test ChatGPT, simulating malicious scenarios to identify and document potential vulnerabilities. 🛡️ Several safeguards and restrictions are implemented, including keyword filters, context monitoring, and limited network access, to prevent misuse. 🤖 In agent mode, ChatGPT requires user validation before executing critical tasks, ensuring user consent..."


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I've been getting very careful about this. I can see myself fooling around by asking a dumb question and then having cops knocking on my door! ;)

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August 1, 8:53 PM
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Microlearning Or Nanolearning: Which One Wins?

Microlearning Or Nanolearning: Which One Wins? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Explore the advantages of microlearning and nanolearning and learn how these bite-sized solutions fit into busy workdays and boost retention.

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This is interesting. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, August 1, 11:28 AM

"For working professionals, the format should fade into the background. What matters is whether learning fits seamlessly into their day and fuels employee performance support without getting in the way. So don't pick a side. Pick the moment. Then meet it with the right-sized learning."

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July 31, 7:04 PM
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What really shapes the future of AI in education?

What really shapes the future of AI in education? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
AI breaks the mold of most machines and systems humans have designed and dealt with throughout history--including education.

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This is interesting. 

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, July 31, 11:47 AM

"AI isn’t just good or bad—it’s both. The future of education depends on how we use it."

Marco Bertolini's curator insight, August 1, 1:53 AM

What are the real impacts of AI on the future of education? What are the strengths and the weaknesses of this technology in education?

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August 14, 8:05 PM
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There's a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so Much

There's a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so Much | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The launch of GPT-5 left fans immensely disappointed and begging for OpenAI's old model back. There's an interesting theory as to why.
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It seems weird to say it, but I do miss ChatGPT 4! ;)

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August 13, 7:57 PM
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Humanoid Robots Are Beating Each Other to Pulp in an Underground Fight Club

Humanoid Robots Are Beating Each Other to Pulp in an Underground Fight Club | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In a San Francisco, four humanoid robots make up a machine-based fight club known as REK, which uses trains its bots as prize fighters.
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Remember playing with Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots as a kid? Maybe I'm showing my age again!! ;)

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August 11, 7:38 PM
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21 Ways People Are Using A.I. at Work 

21 Ways People Are Using A.I. at Work  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Yes, it still makes plenty of mistakes, but it has become part of the job for many.
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August 10, 7:10 PM
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How to Organize Google Classroom Here Are 5 Easy Strategies

How to Organize Google Classroom Here Are 5 Easy Strategies | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Is your Google Classroom a mess? An organizational disaster? Use these five strategies to get a handle on it!Let’s be honest. Your Google Classroom is a
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Should come in handy. Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

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August 8, 9:07 PM
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New Strategy Cards: Quick EdTech Tips Teachers Can Use Right Away

New Strategy Cards: Quick EdTech Tips Teachers Can Use Right Away | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Discover quick EdTech tips from new strategy cards packed with ready-to-use ideas for planning, teaching, assessment, and reflection.
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Should come in handy. Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

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August 7, 9:12 PM
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Putting K–12 AI Policies Into Practice

Putting K–12 AI Policies Into Practice | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
District leaders share how they have crafted and implemented guidance for artificial intelligence tools.

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Should come in handy.

EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, August 7, 10:04 AM

K–12 schools are looking for AI policies for staff and students, but there’s no federal policy yet, and state guidance is often too general. Some districts are creating their own rules, but this also comes with challenges.

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August 6, 7:42 PM
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From Unplugged to AI: How Teachers Can Build Their Computational Thinking Muscle –

From Unplugged to AI: How Teachers Can Build Their Computational Thinking Muscle – | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Practical ways teachers can get started using computational thinking in the classroom.

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Great stuff! Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku. 

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August 4, 10:06 PM
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Teaching: Professors’ role — or lack thereof — in setting AI policies

Teaching: Professors’ role — or lack thereof — in setting AI policies | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A new report from the AAUP pushes for faculty members to have more say in how colleges use the technology.

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Thanks to Juan Doming.

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August 3, 8:02 PM
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Robotics in Education: 7 Examples to Know

Robotics in Education: 7 Examples to Know | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Robotics in education is becoming more commonplace as kids find robots exciting and engaging, but are they effective educational tools?
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August 2, 7:33 PM
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The Collaborative AI Classroom: Teaching Students to Work With, Not Against, AI Tools

The Collaborative AI Classroom: Teaching Students to Work With, Not Against, AI Tools | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn how to integrate collaborative AI tools in the classroom to enhance student learning, critical thinking, and future-ready skills through guided use.

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Thanks to Juan Doming.

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August 1, 10:25 PM
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I’m a Therapist. ChatGPT Is Eerily Effective. 

I’m a Therapist. ChatGPT Is Eerily Effective.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
I was shocked to see ChatGPT echo the very tone I’d once cultivated.
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August 1, 8:42 PM
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The Secret to Planning Authentic Lessons Faster

The Secret to Planning Authentic Lessons Faster | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

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Should come in handy.

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