/technology Technology en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:58:53 GMT /technology/what-happens-when-an-ai-assistant-helps-the-tutor-instead-of-the-student/2024/10 A randomized controlled trial from Stanford University examines the efficacy of an AI-powered tutoring assistant. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:58:53 GMT /technology/what-happens-when-an-ai-assistant-helps-the-tutor-instead-of-the-student/2024/10 /technology/were-at-a-disadvantage-and-other-teacher-sentiments-on-ai/2024/10 Teachers say they have other, more pressing priorities. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:03:28 GMT /technology/were-at-a-disadvantage-and-other-teacher-sentiments-on-ai/2024/10 /technology/mom-is-texting-teachers-say-parents-are-a-daily-distraction-during-class/2024/10 Many parents feel the need to be in constant contact with their children. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:47:24 GMT /technology/mom-is-texting-teachers-say-parents-are-a-daily-distraction-during-class/2024/10 /technology/opinion-what-makes-students-and-the-rest-of-us-fall-for-ai-misinformation/2024/10 Researchers Sam Wineburg and Nadav Ziv explain how to turn your students into savvy online fact-checkers. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-what-makes-students-and-the-rest-of-us-fall-for-ai-misinformation/2024/10 /technology/parents-sue-after-school-disciplined-student-for-ai-use-takeaways-for-educators/2024/10 The Massachusetts lawsuit is one of the first to highlight the benefits and challenges of generative AI use in the classroom. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:26:44 GMT /technology/parents-sue-after-school-disciplined-student-for-ai-use-takeaways-for-educators/2024/10 /technology/this-counselor-used-ai-to-help-students-apply-to-college-heres-how/2024/10 Jeffrey Neill shares his tips on when it makes sense to use AI in the college application process. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:17:02 GMT /technology/this-counselor-used-ai-to-help-students-apply-to-college-heres-how/2024/10 /events/webinars-on-education-technology Webinars on Education Technology Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:05:41 GMT /events/webinars-on-education-technology /technology/meet-sassy-the-ai-chatbot-helping-students-find-their-dream-jobs/2024/10 The chatbot was created as part of Oregon's investment in expanding career-oriented education programs. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:22:25 GMT /technology/meet-sassy-the-ai-chatbot-helping-students-find-their-dream-jobs/2024/10 /technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 Teenagersā€”like adultsā€”struggle to recognize accurate, unbiased information in a chaotic digital media landscape. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 /technology/heres-when-most-americans-think-cellphones-should-be-banned/2024/10 Banning cellphones during class is very popular with American adults. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:41:15 GMT /technology/heres-when-most-americans-think-cellphones-should-be-banned/2024/10 /technology/opinion-chatgpt-can-make-english-teachers-feel-doomed-heres-how-im-adapting/2024/10 To combat the sense of pointlessness around teaching and AI, Iā€™m making two major changes to the ā€œpointā€ of my English class this year. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:48:46 GMT /technology/opinion-chatgpt-can-make-english-teachers-feel-doomed-heres-how-im-adapting/2024/10 /technology/this-district-is-building-an-ai-chatbot-but-not-for-the-students/2024/10 A district leader from Arcadia Unified in California discusses how his district is leveraging AI. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:49:45 GMT /technology/this-district-is-building-an-ai-chatbot-but-not-for-the-students/2024/10 /technology/teachers-use-this-high-tech-hack-to-knock-out-recommendation-letters/2024/10 About a third of high school teachers say they've used AI tools to write recommendation letters. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:29:37 GMT /technology/teachers-use-this-high-tech-hack-to-knock-out-recommendation-letters/2024/10 /technology/the-students-who-are-overlooked-by-most-ai-tools/2024/10 A new report offers a roadmap for how schools should be inclusive in their use of AI. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:50:18 GMT /technology/the-students-who-are-overlooked-by-most-ai-tools/2024/10 /technology/teachers-want-to-know-more-about-competency-based-learning-will-they-embrace-it/2024/09 The learning model still has a long way to go before it's a household name, survey data show. But there's interest in learning more. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:43:13 GMT /technology/teachers-want-to-know-more-about-competency-based-learning-will-they-embrace-it/2024/09 /technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 How can students avoid getting duped by deepfakes online? Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 /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/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09 The internet is awash with dubious claims. How can educators teach students to distinguish fact from fiction? Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09 /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:02:52 GMT /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 /technology/what-teachers-and-principals-need-to-know-about-deepfakes/2024/09 The number of instances of students and staff victimized by AI-manipulated media is growing. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:04:20 GMT /technology/what-teachers-and-principals-need-to-know-about-deepfakes/2024/09 /technology/why-schools-are-getting-a-jump-on-their-smartwatch-policies/2024/09 A small but growing number of schools are adding smartwatches to their cellphone policies. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:35:42 GMT /technology/why-schools-are-getting-a-jump-on-their-smartwatch-policies/2024/09 /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 The adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:20:42 GMT /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 /technology/opinion-can-ai-be-used-effectively-in-class/2024/09 The challenge for users of generative artificial intelligence is retaining the human element. These teachers have done that. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:29:00 GMT /technology/opinion-can-ai-be-used-effectively-in-class/2024/09 /technology/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09 Google's philanthropy is investing money to support five nonprofits in helping them provide AI training for teachers and students. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09 /technology/black-students-are-more-likely-to-be-falsely-accused-of-using-ai-to-cheat/2024/09 Report notes why this is a problem that educators need to pay closer attention to. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /technology/black-students-are-more-likely-to-be-falsely-accused-of-using-ai-to-cheat/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 /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 /technology/inside-one-districts-experiment-with-competency-based-education/2024/09 Itā€™s tough to discern what grades and subjects are being taught in the Moonshot classroom. And that's part of the point. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/inside-one-districts-experiment-with-competency-based-education/2024/09 /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isnā€™t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 /technology/a-solid-start-states-are-crafting-ai-guidance-for-schools-but-have-more-to-do/2024/09 State education agencies are stepping up to try to meet the AI moment, report finds. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/a-solid-start-states-are-crafting-ai-guidance-for-schools-but-have-more-to-do/2024/09