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Do teachers totally unplug during summer break—and do their principals expect them to? Here's what we found out. 
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OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent was seen clicking its way through a test meant to distinguish between human and machine.
David W. Deeds's insight:
Irony is coming in the next update. ;)
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Ignoring AI, even if it intimidates you, isn't the path to take for you or your students. Instead, consider this advice.
David W. Deeds's insight:
It's not going away...might as well get with it. ;)
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District leaders, now more than in years past, are less interested in vendor promises and more focused on evidence that learning took place. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Should come in handy.
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 28, 12:38 PM
The best education decisions are based on how tools are used in context, supported by independent research, and proven to improve student learning outcomes.
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The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. It also allows educators to easily
David W. Deeds's insight:
This is gonna be geeky-cool...teaching robots without having to keep track of thousands of little parts!! ;)
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In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality for users' conversations.
David W. Deeds's insight:
Uh-oh...any way I can take back some confessions?? ;)
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Teach and learn coding with Virtual Robots (VR). VEXcode VR brings real world STEM concepts to life making coding immersive, accessible and fun. Start with Blocks and progress to Python. Our patented Switch coding makes the Blocks to Text transition easy.
David W. Deeds's insight:
And...you guessed it...there's AI too!! ;)
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Using rubrics can help you boost the effectiveness and quality of your training materials. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Check this out!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 12:21 PM
"To maximize effectiveness, rubric expectations should be communicated both before and after the asset is created."
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"Nearly a quarter of students are using AI to do their assignments for them, a new survey asserts. That's not the only way they're using it." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 11:55 AM
The report highlights that college students who used AI saw nearly 10% higher exam scores than their peers, with usage spiking the weekend before the final exam.
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Experts say that schools need to teach students healthy cellphone habits, even if their devices are banned at school.
David W. Deeds's insight:
Well...would be worth a shot! ;)
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"The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has reshaped the educational landscape. Students now have access to powerful tools that can generate essays, answer questions, and simulate thought processes. While these tools present exciting opportunities for enhancing learning, they also raise significant concerns related to plagiarism, over-reliance, and erosion of academic integrity [1, 2]. As a result, institutions are grappling with how best to respond." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:
Treating AI like "forbidden fruit" just increases its appeal!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 11:45 AM
"Rather than positioning AI literacy and AI policing as opposing paradigms, recent research emphasizes the value of a balanced, integrated framework"
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Explore the dual impact of ChatGPT and other AI tools in the academic world on student mental health. While these technologies provide unprecedented learning opportunities, they also present new challenges and stressors for students. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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This is interesting.
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 11:48 AM
"[T]he role of AI in education is poised to expand, potentially leading to innovations in how academic content is delivered and consumed. However, it's crucial to consider how these advancements will impact student mental health."
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By Nick Potkalitsky, PhD Via Yashy Tohsaku
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School's starting soon...I need to get up to speed on all this.
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Gamifying literacy and phonics lessons teaches students valuable social-emotional skills, gives them regular movement breaks, and increases their engagement.
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ChatGPT's new study mode feature will not necessarily prevent the use of AI to cheat.
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Today's most forward-thinking schools are using gaming as a platform to train students for real-world roles in fields like aviation, robotics, remote operations, and data center management.
Via Yashy Tohsaku
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Thanks to Yashy Tohsaku.
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At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day on academics, led by artificial intelligence tools. New Alpha schools are set to open in about a dozen cities this fall.
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This is geeky-cool stuff!
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Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.
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Honored to be serving on the Advisory Board again! Work for the 2026 edition starts in August!
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After years of waiting, it looks like OpenAI is finally going to release GPT-5, combining the capabilities of its several models.
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In this course, you’ll learn about generative AI, which is a type of AI that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media. You’ll explore how to use generative AI tools to assist your teaching practice by saving time on everyday tasks, personalizing instruction to meet student needs, and enhancing lessons and activities in creative ways.
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Free course for Google Workplace for Education users.
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Artificial intelligence is the hottest topic in K–12 education right now, but how do educators approach that subject with the youngest learners? Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:
Good stuff!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 12:06 PM
“When we talk about AI literacy in elementary school, we're not talking about career readiness yet,... We're talking about building foundations.”
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Explore how AI will change the work of instructional designers and its impact on learning and development professions. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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This is interesting.
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 12:19 PM
"[A]s far back as the early 2010s, AI had already affected the work of instructional designers from analysis of a project through design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the content."
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Physical education plays a big role in keeping kids active in an era dominated by screens. But as technology is increasingly incorporated into schools and classrooms, can it also be leveraged to get them moving?
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This is geeky-cool stuff!
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"In today’s digital learning landscape, where virtual sessions dominate, there’s a pervasive problem often masked by good intentions: the illusion of engagement. While facilitators and instructional designers strive to make learning “interactive” with quick polls, chat prompts, and icebreakers, these superficial tactics frequently miss the mark, leading to a significant disconnect between activity and actual learning." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
David W. Deeds's insight:
Interactivity doesn't necessarily mean mouse clicks!
EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
July 20, 12:16 PM
"Real engagement requires more than just keeping people busy or amused. It demands thoughtful design, purposeful facilitation, and the creation of an environment where learners genuinely feel seen, challenged, and supported."
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We need to reckon with what ChatGPT is doing to the classroom and to human expression.
David W. Deeds's insight:
This is interesting.
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Some interesting stats.