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onto Educational Technology News July 10, 9:51 AM
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Training success depends on the Golden Triangle of Instructional Design: aligning objectives, content, and assessments to drive performance.
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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-Learning, Technology 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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Task forces help districts create well-rounded artificial intelligence policies.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"K–12 school districts are no strangers to emerging technologies, but as each new technology is introduced to educators and administrators, there must be a starting point to adoption."
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New research from Wharton shows that AI users tend to generate similar ideas, which can hinder innovation and creativity.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"As more companies look to tools like ChatGPT to supercharge creativity, a new study out of Wharton offers a word of caution: Generative AI may boost individual performance, but it can also limit how teams think."
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"In the last couple of weeks I've come across a few interesting articles relating to AI that have made me think and question my opinions, so I'm sharing them here to see what you think and whether they do the same for you."
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The author reflects on recent AI developments that challenge their assumptions about human uniqueness in teaching, writing, and creativity—raising provocative questions about empathy, equity in communication, and authenticity in art.
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As more university educators encourage students to use GenAI, how can we ensure assessments still reward critical thinking and originality? Isabel Fischer reflects on emerging usage patterns and shares practical design tips for meaningful, AI-inclusive assessment
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The article argues that traditional assessments are ineffective in the age of AI and suggests alternative business-school essay assignments that encourage critical thinking and authentic student work despite AI’s capabilities.
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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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"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."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"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'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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Training success depends on the Golden Triangle of Instructional Design: aligning objectives, content, and assessments to drive performance.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"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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"A new report found middle and high school students, regardless of age or location, are discussing the same challenges with AI bots."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"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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ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool acts as a research assistant and can quickly find great sources on a variety of topics.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Deep research is designed to work independently by finding, analyzing, and summarizing hundreds of online searches."
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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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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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Today, nearly all U.S. teens (96%) say they use the internet every day. The share who are online “almost constantly” has roughly doubled since 2014-15.
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"Today, nearly all U.S. teens (96%) say they use the internet every day. And the share of teens who report being online “almost constantly” has roughly doubled since 2014-15 (24% then vs. 46% today)."
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The term "AGI" is gaining more usage. Melanie Mitchell, a professor at the Santa Fe Institute, shares what you and your students should know about it.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) refers to AI reaching human-level intelligence across many tasks, but its definition, timeline, and potential impact vary widely depending on who you ask.
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From targeted writing prompts that get pencils moving to an interactive radio show where students join as the co-host, these AI classroom activities help students take learning to the next level.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Here are five simple ways to use AI to tailor learning activities you may already be using in your classroom to the needs of your students."
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Discover how integrating artificial intelligence and critical thinking strategies can foster transformative learning experiences in higher education. Learn how educators can model, guide, and support students in navigating AI with intention, reflection, and integrity.
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"Teaching students to analyze critically the information generated from AI chatbots will become necessary for a progressing society. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete."
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July 10, 10:07 AM
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A new report offers a comprehensive view of how districts are navigating the crowded and complex landscape of edtech tools.
"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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July 10, 10:00 AM
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"[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."
"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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July 10, 9:54 AM
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Discover what an AI agent is in eLearning and how it's transforming education through smart, personalized learning experiences.
"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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July 10, 9:48 AM
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These three ChatGPT features can be particularly useful for teachers, helping them save time while maximizing results.
"An edtech expert shares how the popular AI tool can help you save time while increasing your impact."
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July 9, 11:36 AM
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As AI continues to be more pervasive, lessons have to go beyond the basics
"[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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July 9, 11:33 AM
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When education institutions prioritize thoughtful technology use over constant acquisition, they can save resources and build a stronger culture of purpose-driven innovation.
"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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July 9, 11:27 AM
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"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."
"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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July 7, 12:26 PM
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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.
"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.'”
"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?"