/digital-learning Digital Learning en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 /sponsor/adobe-corporation/the-top-5-ways-generative-ai-increases-student-creativity Focus: Whether generative AI will increase or decrease students’ creative thinking tools. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:07:07 GMT /sponsor/adobe-corporation/the-top-5-ways-generative-ai-increases-student-creativity /events/webinar/cohesive-instruction-connected-schools-scale-excellence-district-wide-with-the-right-technology Ensure all students receive high-quality instruction with a cohesive educational framework. Learn how to empower teachers and leverage technology. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:45:43 GMT /events/webinar/cohesive-instruction-connected-schools-scale-excellence-district-wide-with-the-right-technology /technology/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09 Martha Strever has built her life around Linden Avenue Middle School. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:53:47 GMT /technology/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09 /technology/what-schools-can-do-to-make-teens-smarter-users-of-ai/2024/09 Teens who have talked about AI in school are more likely to use it responsibly. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /technology/what-schools-can-do-to-make-teens-smarter-users-of-ai/2024/09 /sponsor/adobe-corporation/how-generative-ai-can-make-students-more-creative-and-why-that-matters Focus: Whether generative AI will increase or decrease students’ creative thinking tools. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:27:27 GMT /sponsor/adobe-corporation/how-generative-ai-can-make-students-more-creative-and-why-that-matters /technology/opinion-the-promise-and-peril-of-ai-for-education/2024/07 As GPS did for our sense of direction, AI could erode students’ connection to knowledge. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-the-promise-and-peril-of-ai-for-education/2024/07 /technology/3-tips-for-using-tech-to-meet-all-students-needs/2024/06 Technology is everywhere in most classrooms, but equitable access to it for all students still isn’t a reality. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:32:12 GMT /technology/3-tips-for-using-tech-to-meet-all-students-needs/2024/06 /technology/many-teachers-rely-on-adaptive-learning-tech-does-it-work/2024/06 Adaptive learning technologies adjust the level of difficulty of instruction or assessment based on an individual student's skill levels. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:34:53 GMT /technology/many-teachers-rely-on-adaptive-learning-tech-does-it-work/2024/06 /technology/how-to-teach-kids-to-spot-ai-manipulation/2024/06 In the age of AI, news literacy is more important than ever, educators say. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:57:06 GMT /technology/how-to-teach-kids-to-spot-ai-manipulation/2024/06 /technology/4-things-to-know-about-ais-murky-ethics/2024/06 Teachers and high school students see plenty of ethical gray areas and potential for long-term problems with AI. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:18:52 GMT /technology/4-things-to-know-about-ais-murky-ethics/2024/06 /technology/ai-features-are-coming-to-iphones-and-macs-what-it-means-for-schools/2024/06 AI writing assistants and a calculator that can solve complex equations are some of the features that could have implications for teachers. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:46:19 GMT /technology/ai-features-are-coming-to-iphones-and-macs-what-it-means-for-schools/2024/06 /technology/how-pedagogy-can-catch-up-to-artificial-intelligence/2024/05 Educators need to start considering how AI's capabilities should change what students learn, experts say. Wed, 22 May 2024 20:42:40 GMT /technology/how-pedagogy-can-catch-up-to-artificial-intelligence/2024/05 /technology/video-cellphone-policies-in-schools-explained/2024/05 Educators have multiple factors to consider when deciding how to handle cellphones in schools. Education Week breaks them down. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:50:57 GMT /technology/video-cellphone-policies-in-schools-explained/2024/05 /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/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/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/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/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/opinion-ed-tech-can-be-an-invaluable-tool-for-teachers-heres-how-to-use-it-best/2024/02 Ed-tech tools can enhance student learning. But teachers need to ensure they can prove meaningful and promote fact-based knowledge. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:35:15 GMT /technology/opinion-ed-tech-can-be-an-invaluable-tool-for-teachers-heres-how-to-use-it-best/2024/02 /technology/top-13-reasons-teachers-avoid-chatgpt-and-other-ai-tools/2024/02 Teachers cited other, "more important" priorities for why they are not test driving AI. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:23:23 GMT /technology/top-13-reasons-teachers-avoid-chatgpt-and-other-ai-tools/2024/02 /technology/why-teachers-should-be-front-and-center-in-discussions-about-ai-in-the-classroom/2024/02 A new study explores how teachers make ethical judgments about using AI for instruction. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:55:50 GMT /technology/why-teachers-should-be-front-and-center-in-discussions-about-ai-in-the-classroom/2024/02 /technology/8-tech-skills-every-student-should-have-according-to-educators/2024/01 Today's students are "digital natives," but some of their basic tech skills still need improvement, educators say. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:29:22 GMT /technology/8-tech-skills-every-student-should-have-according-to-educators/2024/01 /technology/how-to-get-ready-for-the-dizzying-array-of-tech-trends-ahead-tips-from-7-experts/2024/01 Understanding the role of AI in education, protecting schools from cyberattacks, and teaching critical thinking skills are top priorities. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:10:47 GMT /technology/how-to-get-ready-for-the-dizzying-array-of-tech-trends-ahead-tips-from-7-experts/2024/01