/technology Technology en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:03:27 GMT /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 /technology/the-ai-classroom-hype-is-all-wrong-some-educators-say/2024/05 Amid all the encouragement to try the technology, there are plenty of educators who don’t plan to start. Tue, 14 May 2024 20:22:22 GMT /technology/the-ai-classroom-hype-is-all-wrong-some-educators-say/2024/05 /technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 A new report from the Consortium for School Networking explores district tech leaders' top priorities and challenges. Fri, 10 May 2024 20:33:53 GMT /technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 /technology/how-educators-are-using-ai-to-do-their-jobs/2024/05 Educators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data. Thu, 02 May 2024 20:05:48 GMT /technology/how-educators-are-using-ai-to-do-their-jobs/2024/05 /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 /events/webinars-on-education-technology Webinars on Education Technology Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:05:41 GMT /events/webinars-on-education-technology /technology/opinion-lets-not-oversimplify-students-cellphone-use/2024/05 Vilifying the technology, including social media, is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues. Thu, 02 May 2024 12:21:07 GMT /technology/opinion-lets-not-oversimplify-students-cellphone-use/2024/05 /technology/should-teachers-disclose-when-they-use-ai/2024/04 Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:52:55 GMT /technology/should-teachers-disclose-when-they-use-ai/2024/04 /technology/new-data-reveal-how-many-students-are-using-ai-to-cheat/2024/04 Recent advances in generative AI have not led to a massive rise in student cheating. But fixating on cheating may cause its own problems. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:50:01 GMT /technology/new-data-reveal-how-many-students-are-using-ai-to-cheat/2024/04 /technology/opinion-ai-dos-and-donts-for-teachers-downloadable/2024/04 Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski share some AI best practices for teachers. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:49:42 GMT /technology/opinion-ai-dos-and-donts-for-teachers-downloadable/2024/04 /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 Restricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:34 GMT /technology/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-into-law-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/04 /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:21 GMT /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 /technology/a-deep-dive-into-tiktoks-sketchy-mental-health-advice/2024/04 Students should apply the same media literacy skills to mental health information that they would to other content, experts say. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:22:32 GMT /technology/a-deep-dive-into-tiktoks-sketchy-mental-health-advice/2024/04 /technology/the-best-science-fiction-to-teach-about-ai-from-teachers/2024/04 Science fiction can help students understand AI and its potential impacts, teachers say. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:57:58 GMT /technology/the-best-science-fiction-to-teach-about-ai-from-teachers/2024/04 /technology/opinion-teachers-arent-silicon-valleys-lackeys/2024/04 “We must remember that tech companies want different things for our children from what we do,” writes an English teacher. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-teachers-arent-silicon-valleys-lackeys/2024/04 /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /technology/why-teachers-should-stop-calling-ais-mistakes-hallucinations/2024/04 Researchers who think about how to talk about AI recommend using another name for errors—such as "mistakes." Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:41:39 GMT /technology/why-teachers-should-stop-calling-ais-mistakes-hallucinations/2024/04 /technology/see-which-types-of-teachers-are-the-early-adopters-of-ai/2024/04 Most still aren't using AI in instruction, study shows. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/see-which-types-of-teachers-are-the-early-adopters-of-ai/2024/04 /technology/dont-make-this-mistake-when-it-comes-to-teaching-ai-literacy/2024/04 Teachers can provide the lessons without AI-powered tools. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:35:52 GMT /technology/dont-make-this-mistake-when-it-comes-to-teaching-ai-literacy/2024/04 /technology/opinion-no-ai-detection-wont-solve-cheating/2024/04 Want to address concerns about student ChatGPT use? Here are five steps to take instead of turning to unreliable detection tools. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:49:38 GMT /technology/opinion-no-ai-detection-wont-solve-cheating/2024/04 /technology/15-reasons-teachers-say-social-media-isnt-all-bad-for-students/2024/04 Many educators do see some positive impact from social media. For instance, the apps and platforms enable informal learning. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:17:45 GMT /technology/15-reasons-teachers-say-social-media-isnt-all-bad-for-students/2024/04 /technology/this-ai-tool-cut-one-teachers-grading-time-in-half-how-it-works/2024/04 An AI Tool to grade computer science assignments tended to mirror the assessments of experienced educators. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/this-ai-tool-cut-one-teachers-grading-time-in-half-how-it-works/2024/04 /technology/more-teachers-are-using-ai-detection-tools-heres-why-that-might-be-a-problem/2024/04 Students are increasingly getting disciplined for using generative AI, a new survey finds. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:34:20 GMT /technology/more-teachers-are-using-ai-detection-tools-heres-why-that-might-be-a-problem/2024/04 /technology/science-fiction-may-be-the-key-to-helping-students-understand-ai/2024/04 For educators seeking to help students understand the power of AI, fiction has become an indispensable teaching tool Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:19:50 GMT /technology/science-fiction-may-be-the-key-to-helping-students-understand-ai/2024/04 /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 The “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:08:38 GMT /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 /technology/teachers-spend-2-hours-a-day-on-tiktok-what-do-they-get-out-of-it/2024/03 For some teachers, TikTok is the bane of their existence. For others, it's a go-to source of inspiration, delivered with a dash of humor. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:52:23 GMT /technology/teachers-spend-2-hours-a-day-on-tiktok-what-do-they-get-out-of-it/2024/03 /technology/kids-turn-to-tiktok-for-mental-health-diagnoses-what-should-schools-know/2024/03 Nearly two-thirds of educators say students “sometimes” or “frequently” use social media to diagnose their own mental health conditions. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/kids-turn-to-tiktok-for-mental-health-diagnoses-what-should-schools-know/2024/03 /technology/most-teens-think-ai-wont-hurt-their-mental-health-teachers-disagree/2024/03 Teens and educators have wildly different perspectives on what AI will mean for young people’s mental health. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/most-teens-think-ai-wont-hurt-their-mental-health-teachers-disagree/2024/03 /technology/the-backlash-on-ai-is-coming-3-early-lessons-for-k-12-education/2024/03 State education chiefs must figure out how to make the most of AI’s potential while steering around its problems. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:16:56 GMT /technology/the-backlash-on-ai-is-coming-3-early-lessons-for-k-12-education/2024/03