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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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"AI can assist lawyers in legal research, helping them identify relevant case law and regulations more efficiently. In the creative industries, AI can generate ideas, design products, and compose music, inspiring human creativity and innovation. As AI advances, its potential to address gaps in practice and improve various industries is immense."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI can be an invaluable tool for teachers, administrators, and coaches if and only if used after the gaps in practice have been identified. It is not a substitute for teaching and leading but an on-demand support that can help save time and maximize your impact." 
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"Changing an entire school district from Microsoft to Google can be bumpy, but having a clear plan in place ahead of time can help make it smooth"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The idea to switch from one technological ecosystem to another doesn’t come lightly, but every great change starts with a spark. Even if the change is small, it can have massive ramifications if everyone is not on the same page."
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"The discussion around the addition of digital literacy development into curriculum design has moved aside, being replaced by assumptions around the ability of students to complete digital tasks. Specific digital development has been shown in some subjects, such as in pharmacy education [1], but there are still a vast number of digital skills and capabilities that are required to be successful and have a good experience as an undergraduate university student and to also be a successful member of a digital society in the working world."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"If students are to truly develop their digital literacy within higher education, the mapping of skills required for academic study and their future careers needs to be explicit..., rather than leaving self-development up to the student to explore."
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Let's explore critical questions and considerations for effective stakeholder collaboration throughout your AI project.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"This article explores critical questions and considerations for effective stakeholder collaboration throughout your AI project, including consulting best practices such as stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and risk management."
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Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Half of U.S. adults say they use Instagram, and smaller shares use sites or apps such as TikTok, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) and Snapchat."
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"A new effort uses AI chatbots to conduct interviews with human subjects, which proponents say will revolutionize measuring public opinion in a variety of ways"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"[A] research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasn’t a human researcher — it was an AI chatbot."
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While we’re busy wondering whether machines will ever become conscious, we rarely stop to ask: What happens to us?
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The intense focus on what machines can or cannot do has led us to sidestep an equally pressing question: How might the widespread use of AI transform human thought? Will it become more machinelike?"
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"The artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a seismic shift every bit as transformative as the Industrial Revolution and the internet boom. Discriminative AI, including machine learning and deep learning, is reshaping traditional industries while GenAI is starting to push the boundaries of human creativity."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"One of the most exciting technological developments in the AI landscape is the emergence of AI agents."
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Education technology is supposed to build knowledge. We need to wrestle with the possibility that it might not.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Today... students are swimming in personal devices that are connected, social, interactive, and designed to grab our attention."
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This articles discusses how embracing AI in L&D will inevitably lead to some changes and adjustments in job roles.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI is changing how we live, do work, and find entertainment. L&D is not an exception to this."
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Strong passwords and access controls can help ward off cyberattacks on virtual desktop applications.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Attackers target remote desktop software platforms for the same reason that makes these platforms useful for distance learning: They grant almost total access to a target computer from anywhere in the world."
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"Remember the good old days of Twitter when you could jump on really quick and get some positive encouragement or teaching ideas? Things seem to have gone downhill a bit on the site formerly known as Twitter"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Take back control of what you’re seeing, and reclaim your social media experience."
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As so much test-taking has migrated online, some professors are rediscovering blue book exams as a way to truly test a student's knowledge.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
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Discover the eLearning trends for 2025, from bite-sized microlearning and immersive AR/VR experiences to personalized approaches.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"From bite-sized microlearning and immersive AR/VR experiences to personalized and mobile-friendly approaches, various methods make eLearning more engaging and effective."
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"Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are already impacting the job market. A new study shows a 21% reduction in demand for freelance jobs that are automation-prone and don’t require consistent human attention."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Researchers studied how the arrival of ChatGPT affected freelance jobs."
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AI isn’t just a productivity booster—it’s a game-changer that allows instructional designers to spend more time innovating and less time stuck in the weeds.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The rapid rise of AI is reshaping the field faster than many of us ever imagined, and it’s not just an incremental shift—it’s an industry-wide transformation."
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"Get ready to discover the top tools that will transform the way you create and deliver various types of microlearning assets!"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"At its core, microlearning is the practice of delivering concise, focused bursts of learning content designed to be consumed in short intervals."
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EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"A human tutor’s main purposes are to teach and to motivate. It’s nearly impossible to teach a student who doesn’t want to learn. And that is the major drawback to AI tutoring."
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This article explores the potential of heutagogy, or self-determined learning, as an effective framework for teaching AI ethics.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Heutagogy shifts the focus from teacher-led instruction to learner-driven exploration, making it ideal for addressing the complex and evolving ethical challenges of AI."
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There's a stark disconnect between how confident business leaders are in their company’s ability to implement AI and the reality.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"According to the report — which surveyed almost 4,000 leaders and technology professionals — 87% of leaders believe their company has a data ecosystem equipped to handle AI, 82% are confident in their ability to mobilize resources for AI, and 78% are confident in their ability to handle the growing complexity and volume of data associated with AI."
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We cannot ignore the powerful relationship between students and their phones—and what they mean for equity in our most challenged schools.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"To help students catch up, we should be leaning into technology"
Cristina S.'s curator insight,
November 21, 4:20 PM
Creo que esta relación estudiante-teléfono es una realidad que los educadores deben abordar de manera proactiva, buscando formas de integrar estos dispositivos en el aprendizaje de manera constructiva, especialmente en entornos educativos con recursos limitados. La clave está en aprovechar su potencial mientras se mitigan los posibles efectos negativos.
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Discover effective strategies for assessing online learners and making meaningful changes to enhance skill development.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The problem with traditional assessments is that they're mostly all about right or wrong answers and even have time limits. This doesn't align with the online learning experience, where students might be learning at different paces, in various time zones, and while having their own responsibilities (full-time jobs, kids, hobbies, personal lives)."
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INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Just simply embracing education technology is not enough for positively impact learning outcomes
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"New innovations in education can help achieve a lot, but it can also provide too many options for students and teachers"
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When ChatGPT started making it mainstream, I showed my two kids who are in middle school a news clip of how some teachers were using it in their classrooms and how some were banning it. They asked some questions, and we discussed how they might use it. Then we tested out how it could help When ChatGPT started making it mainstream, I showed my two kids who are in middle school a news clip of how some teachers were using it in their classrooms and how some were banning it. They asked some questions, and we discussed how they might use it. Then we tested out how it could help
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"While technology brings immense potential, educators’ guidance, creativity, and compassion truly unlock its transformative power."
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"A majority of teachers are not using artificial intelligence tools in their classrooms, according to an October EdWeek Research Center survey, with lack of knowledge and support as the top reasons teachers say they aren’t yet using the technology."