/technology/classroom-technology Classroom Technology en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:07:07 GMT /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 /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/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 Teenagers—like adults—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/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/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/how-the-sexting-panic-previewed-todays-debate-about-kids-cellphone-use/2024/07 As technology evolves, one axiom stays the same: 69��ý must help students weigh how to responsibly fit it into their lives. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:14:51 GMT /technology/how-the-sexting-panic-previewed-todays-debate-about-kids-cellphone-use/2024/07 /technology/opinion-what-teachers-need-to-know-about-classroom-technology/2024/07 Cellphones and AI can be a blessing for teachers or a burr in their sides. Here's guidance on making the most of today's tools. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-what-teachers-need-to-know-about-classroom-technology/2024/07 /technology/how-to-manage-cellphones-in-schools-6-tips-from-teens-download/2024/07 Three teenagers talk about how schools should think about and manage students' cellphone use. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:27 GMT /technology/how-to-manage-cellphones-in-schools-6-tips-from-teens-download/2024/07 /technology/opinion-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-cellphones-in-the-classroom/2024/07 A decade ago, I championed smartphones as a powerful learning tool—but a lot has changed since then. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:09:53 GMT /technology/opinion-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-cellphones-in-the-classroom/2024/07 /technology/what-drones-are-doing-to-deliver-better-student-engagement/2024/06 Working with drones can motivate students, as well as teach skills like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:30:32 GMT /technology/what-drones-are-doing-to-deliver-better-student-engagement/2024/06 /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/opinion-cellphones-in-schools-addiction-distraction-or-teaching-tool/2024/06 A short history of the long debate over how to manage cellphone use in the classroom. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:04:38 GMT /technology/opinion-cellphones-in-schools-addiction-distraction-or-teaching-tool/2024/06 /sponsor/nxtlvl/problem-solving-olympiad-puts-power-skills-to-the-test The inaugural NXTLVL Problem-Solving Olympiad brought students together online for a day of spirited competition, pushing them to their true potential. Middle school problem-solvers from four continents, including three of the top ten virtual schools ranked by World 69��ý, navigated complex challenges in teams. These challenges tested timeless Power Skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:55:04 GMT /sponsor/nxtlvl/problem-solving-olympiad-puts-power-skills-to-the-test /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/a-deep-dive-into-tiktoks-sketchy-mental-health-advice/2024/04 69��ý 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/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/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/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/technology-student-wellness-how-tech-sel-and-mental-health-are-now-linked See how schools are trying to put student wellness front and center to help kids navigate a world in which social media and AI are all around them. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/technology-student-wellness-how-tech-sel-and-mental-health-are-now-linked /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/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 Educators predict students would simply turn their attention to a different platform. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:02:06 GMT /technology/if-tiktok-gets-banned-will-it-solve-schools-social-media-drama/2024/03 /technology/video-in-defense-of-tiktok-a-teacher-on-the-apps-power-to-build-connections/2024/03 This Texas teacher has built relationships through her TikTok platform, and worries what a ban will mean for her and her students. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:04:43 GMT /technology/video-in-defense-of-tiktok-a-teacher-on-the-apps-power-to-build-connections/2024/03 /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