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10 Most Powerful Uses of Technology for Learning

10 Most Powerful Uses of Technology for Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Regardless of whether you think every infant needs an iPad, I think we can all agree that technology has changed education for the better. Today’s learners now enjoy easier, more efficient access to information; opportunities for extended and mobile learning; the ability to give and receive immediate feedback; and greater motivation to learn and engage."

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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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Master of Education in Education Technology | Accelerated Online Program - Project Based

Watch this video to learn more about the fully online, accelerated, project-based Master of Education in Educational Technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For more information, visit: https://www.utrgv.edu/edtech/index.htm

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This 30-hour accelerated program designed to prepare persons in K-12, higher education, corporate, and military settings to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for the classrooms and boardrooms of tomorrow. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn one or more graduate certificates in E-LearningTechnology Leadership, and Online Instructional Design.

harrietwatkins's curator insight, August 24, 2024 10:34 PM
This is a fantastic program!  Its practical, real-world based and applicable to many areas of industry where teaching and learning, training and development are used.
Katlego Mofokeng's curator insight, May 19, 3:46 PM
Using technology in education proves affective in helping students/ learners accelerate their learning progress.  
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Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis

Districts are more selective about edtech tools as they face a budget crisis | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A new report offers a comprehensive view of how districts are navigating the crowded and complex landscape of edtech tools.
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"As districts grapple with mounting financial pressures, a new report notes a noticeable shift in edtech strategy as leaders prioritize impact over volume, demanding stronger alignment with institutional goals."

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AI in Education — The next 10 years (2025–2035)

"[T]he next decade will see AI expand educational opportunities and reshape schooling, but also challenge our traditional models. The consensus among researchers and agencies is clear: to harness AI safely, education systems must invest in teacher training, clear policies, and an emphasis on human-centered learning."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"With thoughtful policy and pedagogy, by 2035 AI could help deliver more personalized, accessible, and high-quality education worldwide — but only if we address its risks and ensure no learner or teacher is left out."

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What Is An AI Agent In eLearning?

What Is An AI Agent In eLearning? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Discover what an AI agent is in eLearning and how it's transforming education through smart, personalized learning experiences.
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"When used thoughtfully and ethically, AI agents can make eLearning more dynamic and personalized. With the right approach, AI can support learners, ease the workload for educators, and make digital classrooms more engaging."

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ChatGPT Features That Are Useful for Teachers

ChatGPT Features That Are Useful for Teachers | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
These three ChatGPT features can be particularly useful for teachers, helping them save time while maximizing results.
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"An edtech expert shares how the popular AI tool can help you save time while increasing your impact."

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4 Things To Teach Students Beyond Basic AI Literacy

4 Things To Teach Students Beyond Basic AI Literacy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
As AI continues to be more pervasive, lessons have to go beyond the basics
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"[S]tudents (and teachers) need to understand not only what AI is and how it functions, but also how it impacts many facets of our society, and its potential for harm."

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Maximizing Existing Technology Before Adding More: What To Know

Maximizing Existing Technology Before Adding More: What To Know | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
When education institutions prioritize thoughtful technology use over constant acquisition, they can save resources and build a stronger culture of purpose-driven innovation.
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"In today’s technology-rich environment, educational leaders face constant pressure to adopt new technologies, particularly with the current explosion of predictive, reactive, and generative AI tools. These tools promise to improve student outcomes, streamline operations, and modernize learning environments.

 

Yet, amid this excitement, many institutions overlook a critical issue: ensuring that existing technologies are being used to full potential before investing in new ones. Equally important is the ability to strategically phase out tools that no longer serve the institution’s mission."

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Agentic AI Is Already Changing the Workforce

Agentic AI Is Already Changing the Workforce | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"AI agents are fast becoming much more than just sidekicks for human workers. They’re becoming digital teammates—an emerging category of talent. To get the most out of these new teammates, leaders in HR and procurement will need to start developing an operational playbook for integrating them into hybrid teams and a workforce strategy."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Emerging research out of Harvard Business School and the Digital Data Design Institute shows that AI agents are fast becoming much more than just sidekicks for human workers. They’re becoming digital teammates—an emerging category of talent."

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China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4

China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4 | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
If AI is the new literacy and the foundation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the future may be written by those who learned it first.
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"Beginning in kindergarten, children are exposed to age-appropriate AI tools, taught how to interact with large language models, and trained to think computationally in ways designed to mimic how AI 'thinks.'”

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Higher Ed's AI Panic Is Missing the Point

Higher Ed's AI Panic Is Missing the Point | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
We cannot force students to write "original" prose without any external help. But we can teach them to be responsible authors who understand the tools they use and the ideas they put into the world.
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"Colleges and universities are facing a parallel crisis: uncertainty over whether and how students should be allowed to use generative AI."

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What is multimodal AI?

What is multimodal AI? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In this McKinsey Explainer, we look at what multimodal AI is and how this revolutionary new technology is reshaping the field of artificial intelligence.
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"Multimodal AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can understand and process different types of information, such as text, images, audio, and video, all at the same time. Multimodal gen AI models produce outputs based on these various inputs."

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A Principal's Reflections: The Silent Killer of Innovation and Change

A Principal's Reflections: The Silent Killer of Innovation and Change | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A blog about digital leadership, pedagogy, learning, and transformative change in education.
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"'Idea voodoo' is the insidious belief that a powerful, innovative idea is sufficient on its own to manifest change. It’s a form of organizational superstition, treating a concept not as a starting point for hard work, but as a magical incantation that should effortlessly reshape reality. This mindset is one of the most significant yet subtle inhibitors of genuine progress, as it fundamentally misunderstands that change is not a revelation, but a process."

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Silent Signals: How AI Can Read Between The Lines In Your Voice

"Voice technologies are no longer just about recognizing what we say; they are beginning to understand how we say it. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it can detect subtle emotional signals in our speech, promising more human-like interactions with machines. Emotional AI is reshaping how voice data is used across industries."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Paralinguistic voice analysis focuses on non-verbal elements of speech like tone, pitch, volume, pauses and rhythm that convey emotion, intention or attitude. While traditional voice recognition focused on transcribing spoken words, emotional AI adds a new layer: interpreting how those words are delivered. Today’s AI systems use deep learning to identify these paralinguistic features in real time."

Richard Platt's curator insight, July 6, 10:31 AM

"Voice technologies are no longer just about recognizing what we say; they are beginning to understand how we say it. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it can detect subtle emotional signals in our speech, promising more human-like interactions with machines. Emotional AI is reshaping how voice data is used across industries."

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Deep search: How do emerging research tools handle ambiguous topics?

Deep search: How do emerging research tools handle ambiguous topics? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Users must ensure they use deep search AI tools in conjunction with traditional library databases and other more established tools.
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"It is essential that users are aware of the limitations of these deep search tools and make sure they use such tools in conjunction with traditional library databases and other more established tools"

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OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers

"The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center."

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"Microsoft will provide $12.5 million for the A.I. training effort over the next five years, and OpenAI will contribute $8 million in funding and $2 million in technical resources. Anthropic will add $500,000 for the first year of the effort."

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OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
OpenAI's browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"OpenAI’s browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web. Supposedly, the browser keeps some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites. Reuters reports that OpenAI’s browser may integrate Operator, the company’s web-browsing AI agent, as a key feature."

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The Golden Triangle Of Instructional Design

The Golden Triangle Of Instructional Design | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Training success depends on the Golden Triangle of Instructional Design: aligning objectives, content, and assessments to drive performance.
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"One of the most effective ways to apply the Golden Triangle is through backward design. This method, championed by educators such as Wiggins and McTighe, flips traditional course planning. Instead of starting with content, you begin with the end in mind: What should learners be able to do after this training?"

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Students’ AI Chats Reveal Their Largest Stressors

Students’ AI Chats Reveal Their Largest Stressors | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"A new report found middle and high school students, regardless of age or location, are discussing the same challenges with AI bots."

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"While social media, bullying and loneliness have long been flagged as top concerns among educators for their students, a new report shows the biggest concern for kids is balancing it all.

The kicker: Students didn't share these concerns with adults in their lives. Instead, they expressed these worries to an AI chat system, which schools and health care institutions are increasingly turning to in an attempt to better support youth."

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I Used ChatGPT's Deep Research Tool For Academic Research. Here's What I Learned

I Used ChatGPT's Deep Research Tool For Academic Research. Here's What I Learned | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool acts as a research assistant and can quickly find great sources on a variety of topics.
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"Deep research is designed to work independently by finding, analyzing, and summarizing hundreds of online searches."

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Learn 5 practical steps to update college assignments for the AI age—boosting critical thinking, authentic learning, and academic integrity.
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"One promising solution to the triple challenge of fostering critical thinking, meaningful learning, and academic integrity is to double down on transparency. We can provide the guidance students want, embed analysis and evaluation into our assignments to get at that all-important critical thinking, and nudge students toward integrity. How? By embracing transparency."

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AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Universities have relied on expert knowledge being scarce, but AI is changing that. Tuition now needs to focus on human skills that machines still struggle to copy.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Universities can no longer rely on scarcity setting the price for the curated and credentialed form of information that used to be hard to obtain."

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Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025

Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025 | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
High school educators report at least half of their curriculum will focus on skills-based learning to prepare students for future success.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"By incorporating skills-based learning into their curricula, educators are equipping students with the tools necessary to transition seamlessly into the workforce after graduation–and online education is poised to play a pivotal role in this evolution."

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AI is the greatest threat—and defense—in cybersecurity today. Here’s why.

AI is the greatest threat—and defense—in cybersecurity today. Here’s why. | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Insights from the 2025 RSAC reveal how AI is reinventing cybersecurity: a threat and opportunity for businesses.
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"Artificial intelligence is not just changing cybersecurity—it’s redefining it."

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: How Online Learning is Changing the Way We Build Skills

Navigating the Digital Landscape: How Online Learning is Changing the Way We Build Skills | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The way we learn new skills has changed dramatically in recent years. Thanks to online learning platforms, gaining new qualifications has never been more convenient. Whether you’re looking to boost your career or pick up a personal interest, there’s now a course for almost anything—without ever stepping into a traditional classroom."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Online courses can eliminate many of these logistical barriers, giving learners reasonable flexibility in the time and pace of their studies and where they study."

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Manual Testing Meets AI: The Future Of Quality Assurance

"As AI technology and no-code automation tools continue to evolve, manual testing seems to be losing its edge. This perception may or may not align with reality, as multiple factors are impacting manual testing, including budget cuts driven by the tech sector slump.

 

But as QA professionals, we must acknowledge the realities outlined in the latest World Quality Report, which highlights the forces shaping the future of manual testing."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Humans are crucial in validating AI-generated outputs. This is why the authors advocate for a hybrid approach that combines manual expertise with automation, and where SMEs review and refine AI-generated test cases."

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The eleven commandments of AI UX: Sacred principles for the intelligence era.

"The future of AI UX will be shaped by those who understand these principles are not suggestions — they are laws. Natural laws of the intelligence era, as fundamental as gravity, as powerful as evolution, as inevitable as progress itself."

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As AI reshapes user experience, the collapse of old design rules calls for a new set of guiding principles to bring clarity and direction to a rapidly evolving and often chaotic landscape.

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