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Updating the Curriculum to Include Ed-tech

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Updating the Curriculum to Include Ed-tech

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Education Minister Stephen Lecce is looking into updating the curriculum in both computer science and technological education to include more hands-on learning. At this time, the government has recognized a gap in the computer information systems field. This calls for increased awareness and application within school to encourage the youth to pursue this career. The new curriculum will provide students with the opportunity to apply coding concepts, build hands-on projects, and investigate artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. The updates will ultimately reflect the opportunity students may have once they graduate. This all shows the importance of incorporating ed-tech within the classroom and sharpen their technological literacy skills.

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Ontario updating curriculum for computer, technological education

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Ontario is updating its curriculum in both computer science and technological education to include more hands-on learning.

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There are Limits to Educational Technologies

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There are Limits to Educational Technologies

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While educational technologies provide many benefits in our classrooms, there are limits. The inclusion of technology in lessons does have a lot of potential benefits when programs are used to their full potential. However, there are many untested educational technologies that have made their way into our classrooms. What is more, we still lack research to determine whether technology has improved students learning outcomes and increased inclusion and equity for students. Teachers must engage in critical thinking and be willing to challenge assumptions about technology. We must be mindful of what we include in our classrooms and the technology serves our students.

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There are efforts to improve educational data management and sharing practices in Africa through the adoption of technologies. [iStockphoto]

Educational technologies provide learners, teachers, and schools with many benefits. These benefits include features that provide learners with practice opportunities and feedback; virtual teaching and learning that allows learning beyond school walls; learning management systems that help teachers provide instruction and organize information; technologies that give learners opportunities to participate in different ways (e.g., sound, touch); and accessibility features such as text to speech, and voice-overs.

Globally, learning technologies exist in the context of pervasive inequalities. The digital divide is characterized by differences in access to technology as well as in how people use technology. Countries in Africa have embraced education technologies in an effort to innovate classrooms and practices from basic education to institutions of higher learning.

They have drawn up digital learning policies and reformed curriculums to incorporate courses in digital literacy and coding. When it comes to educational technologies, having the newest technology or having a high number of technological devices or platforms is seen by many as a sign of success and advancement.

What people are talking about these days?

Artificial intelligence (AI) uses stored information and special formulas (algorithms) to complete mundane tasks based on individual habits and preferences. An individual's information can include age, gender, and preferences. For example, when shopping online, AI embedded in the website can use a customer's past shopping habits and preferences to suggest highly personalized options.

Similarly, streaming services such as Netflix use an individual's profile to recommend shows one is likely to find interesting. In education, AI can improve access and instruction for learners, through tailoring material and instruction and assessment practices based on their performance and learning styles.

Additionally, AI can be used for automatic invigilation (proctoring) and checking for plagiarism to ensure that learners do not consult unauthorized material or present un-original work. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the adoption of educational technologies and AI can improve the effectiveness of these technologies and the learning experience of learners.

ChatGPT, an example of an AI chatbot (a computer program that mimics a human conversation) developed by OpenAI, generates human-like text and interacts in a conversational way. Public conversations about this tool's application in life and education have included a combination of excitement and concerns.

Can technology solve all the problems in education?

Technology enthusiasts and developers oversell educational technologies and their potential benefits. However, a keen perspective finds that educational technologies fall short of the marketed promises. For instance, research is still sparse on whether they improve learning outcomes or whether they have the capacity to increase inclusion and equity.

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Arguably, the educational community could benefit from asking different questions and being realistic about the limits of educational technologies in order to further harness their potential.

As Africa expands its digital technology blueprint in various sectors, many observers and onlookers continue to remark at the impressive potential and speed of digitization. However, one question that could benefit stakeholders including policymakers, teachers, school leaders and school administrators calls for a deeper analysis and understanding of technology adoption.

For starters, technologists have largely debunked a fear that educational technologies will get rid of teachers as AI takes over routine tasks that humans can accomplish. The reassurance that teachers will keep their jobs, falls short because, notwithstanding, increased AI may lead to loss of jobs and income in different fields.

Further, the threats raise unforeseen challenges where humans need to work alongside robots, forgetting that human beings are not machines and cannot perform at the same level. Take higher education; with prospects of AI becoming popular, it is likely that certain tasks will be automated leading to career displacement.

While AI is becoming more common and can be used to help make things easier, AI systems are only as good as the data it's fed. Therefore, it is important that the information used to develop AI systems is from a similar context as the target implementation area, accurate, and relevant to avoid harm and biases in its decisions.

This is a huge challenge in Africa more so in the education sector where data is often unstructured and dispersed, that is, the data is rarely properly organized. The reason for this disorganization stems from the fact that institutions struggle with data management and sharing practices, leading to insufficient machine-readable data for training educational tools powered by AI.

This leads to where most educational technologies adopted in Africa run on models trained using incomplete/unrepresentative data or data from abroad. Such technologies are likely to reinforce existing disparities in learning outcomes as they are often decontextualized and seldom informed by the local African context.

AI-powered educational technologies are also susceptible to the biases of the developers which can affect the usefulness of the technologies and may entrance existing inequalities. Also, if left unchecked, learners can pass off AI-generated work as their own, which can undermine the integrity of the learning process. As a result, stakeholders should initiate in-depth conversations on technology adoption involving a healthy level of skepticism and analysis about short and long-term implications.

How do we engage in critical conversations about educational technologies?

Critical thinking and willingness to challenge deeply held assumptions and beliefs about the magic and neutrality of technology are necessary to uncover aspects of concern that surround educational technologies.

Practically, teacher training should include topics that explore the benefits of technology and also increase teachers' awareness of how to use educational technologies in classrooms to promote inclusion and harness all students' creativity.

Another way to engage more concretely is for users including teachers to participate in the design process, especially content development that emphasizes a focus on the uniqueness of student learning and needs.

Moreover, content is needed that promotes diverse student voices and characters. In line with engaging in the design and development process, stakeholders need to clarify the aims of initiatives that encourage innovation. For instance, beyond the contribution to the world of work, what are the additional benefits and aims of the coding program?

Lastly, teachers and school leaders at all levels should engage in conversations on the use of educational technologies that prioritize sound instructional principles. Is the focus more on automated rote learning or is the focus on developing creativity and ensuring all students, particularly girls are encouraged to participate in STEM fields.

Additionally, how can we challenge learners to verify information all around them? Engaging the youth at an early age holds promise in questioning the ways that technologies are embraced in society, as technology can be used for positive social change.

There are efforts to improve educational data management and sharing practices in Africa through the adoption of technologies and initiatives like the World Bank Open Data and RELI-microdata portal among others. However, we need to systematically target more institutions to share their data and make it machine-readable for efficient deployment of AI-powered technologies.

There is immense potential for the transformation of the education sector in Africa using technology given the abundant potential and talent. Educational stakeholders can leverage education technologies including AI-powered varieties to improve access to education, equity, inclusion and learning outcomes of learners through intentional and sustained efforts.

Elisheba Kiru and Kennedy Kamau.

Dr Kiru is a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist & Mr Kamau is a Data Scientist.

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From pen and paper to artificial intelligence: Understanding the limits of educational technologies

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Educational technologies provide learners, teachers, and schools with many benefits. These benefits include features that provide learners with practice opportunities and feedback; virtual teaching and learning that allows learning beyond school walls; learning management systems that help teachers provide instruction and organize information; technologies that give learners opportunities to participate in different ways (e.g., sound, touch); and accessibility features such as text to speech, and voice-overs.

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Supporting Students Mental Health with Ed-tech

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Supporting Students Mental Health with Ed-tech

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Students’ wellbeing and focus on their success should be at the centre of our teaching. All learners bring their unique backgrounds and experiences to the classroom which can greatly impact their achievement levels. Teachers must be mindful and strive to create a safe environment where students feel like they can express themselves and succeed. Educational technology has the ability to improve relationships within the classroom and maximize student participation. Additionally, there are a variety of educational technology applications that are dedicated to supporting students’ mental health. These sites support students as they work through difficult emotions and provide them with coping mechanisms. This all is especially important since the OCT reported that one in five students experience a mental health illness of concern in any given year. Teachers have the responsibility of supporting students’ mental wellness because these skills provide them with the ability to manage their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, making it possible to set and achieve goals, create and keep relationships, adapt to and cope with stress and sadness, and feel happiness.

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When education focuses on putting students at the center of their learning, the care for their well-being sharpens. Each learner deals with different personal scenarios like family problems, financial difficulties, feelings of isolation, social pressure, anxiety, or stress from studying. Sometimes it is teachers who help their students express their most complex emotions by creating an environment of safety so that they can process and understand them. Educational technology can facilitate these advances for students to continue learning without detriment to their health.

Socioemotional learning (SEL) guides students by applying social, emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral skills to succeed in their training. This process develops self-knowledge competencies vital to their life trajectory. Each student responds uniquely in a teaching environment, so understanding their state allows for stronger interpersonal relationships. One way to incorporate SEL in the classroom is to resort to educational, technological resources for learning.

What support does educational technology provide?

The World Bank declares that EdTech (educational technology) enriches teaching by improving the management and delivery of education and can create new human connections among teachers, students, tutors, and communities. Initiatives that use educational technology must employ five principles that maximize participation: have a clear purpose and objectives, reach all students, empower teachers, involve a system of partners, and use data to consolidate strategies, policies, and programs effectively.

Typically, to provide mental health services to its students, educational institutions select an SEL package. However, the needs of the students must be identified first. Teacher Alice Dominguez of Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, California, uses the example of her students, commenting that acquiring these resources generated more burden to comply with its stipulations, so it was first essential to have meaningful discussions on how to relieve the burden and use the exercises that help deal with it. She invites you first to assess what works for each curriculum, especially for the students training in it. Sometimes you only need to use methodologies particular to each case.

For those who detect that their curricula should incorporate certain specific applications, there are several options today in the market.

What is being done in Latin America?

Some EdTech applications for students' mental health in Latin America can be downloaded or used on websites. Currently, tools have been created that include:

The mobile application Cuida tu ánimo (Care for your spirit) was developed in Chile to facilitate access to tools for the timely intervention and prevention of depression and risk of suicide among learners aged 15 to 29 after the effects of the pandemic. The initiative is led by Doctor Vania Martínez, Director of the Millennium Nucleus to Improve the Mental Health of Adolescents and Youth, Imhay. Access is free. Through a questionnaire, the user's symptoms are evaluated; based on their answers, they are directed to a program designed to deal with their symptoms.

The web app YOLO, derived from Yóllotl, which means "heart" in Nahuátl, was created by the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health (DPSM) and the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DIB) of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). This virtual emotional assistant helps determine symptoms of depression or anxiety. It provides mental health psychoeducation and strategies through six modules to regulate emotions for at-risk learners. Students in six undergraduate degree programs and the institution's postgraduate medical specializations can attend their mental health.

The cross-platform mobile app Cuidándome (Caring for me) at the University in Talca, Chile, allows people to learn to manage their moods through practices and exercises and assess their discomforts with a questionnaire. The platform is designed especially for the population with some symptoms of depression or anxiety. Without the diagnosis, they do not have coverage; in this way, they can manage what happens to them without increasing the symptoms or triggering a mental health pathology.

The mobile application with artificial intelligence Human Place, developed by researchers from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (USM) in Chile, educates, monitors, and helps reflect on habits that influence the quality of life. This self-knowledge platform is designed to be used in the morning and evening with planning and meditation practices that calm the mind in the morning and promote gratitude and restful sleep at night. The cognitive assistant can suggest alternatives for people to receive help or decide to be treated by the appropriate health personnel.

The mobile application SoyBienestar (My Well-being) of the Department of Psychology of the Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México (IBERO) allows users to self-manage and improve their mental health. By asking about mood, setting goals, and helping with daily emotions, the app provides strategic paths to emotional well-being. Doctor Angélica Ojeda García, responsible for the project, indicated that it is a resource for people to relearn and modify some habits consciously.

Four students at Prepa Tec in Mexico City created the VS Beat Your Thoughts application. The platform, focused on mental health care, specifically for depression and anxiety, presents a guide endorsed by professionals, with exercises that lead to calmness. When crisis management is appropriate, it has the specialist contact information.

The research " Mobile applications in mental health: perception and perspectives in Argentina" showed that their population would be willing to incorporate new technologies into psychotherapeutic treatments. In addition, it was concluded that these resources could be an accessible option in different geographical locations, even with a lower educational level, and helpful in health centers.

What can educational institutions do?

There are different ways schools and teachers can support students and promote mental health care. Some strategies include designing a multidisciplinary curriculum that incorporates the subject inclusively. Psychoeducation consists of disseminating information about healthy lifestyles, emotional reactions, and warning signs; it is relevant for students to know and face their emotions. Support through groups or peers is also recommended as a strategy that involves the academic field and brings in support from others who can recognize other symptoms. Raising awareness and preventing stigmatization within the classroom helps promote empathy.

The resources implemented most frequently in the wake of the pandemic, such as psychological care lines, emergency assistance, and face-to-face help, have been indispensable. Equally, it is crucial to use platforms that have online wellness controls.

Educational institutions that focus on well-being stimulate students' motivation and self-confidence, generate a sense of belonging, encourage engagement, and improve indices of academic performance, retention, and graduation rates.

It is necessary to prioritize mental health and identify which tools help the students and bring added value to their lives, considering that the selected applications have adequate protection of personal data, information on data disposal, and the necessary student consent. The diversity of available options, their versatility, and the creation of new instruments and methodologies can lead to more awareness and humane approaches. What educational technologies do you use to inspire mental health care for your students?
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Taking Care of Students' Mental Health with EdTech - Observatory | Institute for the Future of Education

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When education focuses on putting students at the center of their learning, the care for their well-being sharpens. Each learner deals with different personal scenarios like family problems, financial difficulties, feelings of isolation, social pressure, anxiety, or stress from studying.

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Since the pandemic we have noticed a stark decrease in students’ academic achievement. Many feel disconnected from school and have trouble relating to the content. What’s more, students’ entry points into curriculum content vary greatly depending on their abilities and interests. Educational technologies within the classroom provide the opportunity to personalize teaching to meet the needs of our learners. The author suggests the integration of a digital curriculum which will allow students to explore subjects of interests and accelerate the learning process. When students are put at the centre of the learning educators will have a better understanding of their students’ needs which will support them in choosing appropriate technology to enhance their learning.

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Technology Solutions That Drive Education

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Supplement Instruction with High-Quality Digital Curriculum

This is where educational technology can help personalized learning become a reality. By integrating a digital curriculum, schools can support the acceleration of student learning. Instead of rushing some students through the curriculum or repeating the same information to advanced students, a digital curriculum can help individual students engage with their most critical work as efficiently as possible.

With direct instruction, practice and formative assessments, a high-quality digital curriculum can accelerate learning by providing standards-based instruction that meets students where they are.
DISCOVER: Why bold schools use technology to support pedagogy.
A 2021 study from Zearn, a nonprofit organization that runs an online math platform for elementary students, confirms the value of acceleration.

In its report " Accelerate Don't Remediate: New Evidence from Elementary Math Classrooms," Zearn found students who experienced learning acceleration struggled less and learned more than those who experienced remediation. Further, learning acceleration can be especially effective for students from underserved communities.

Supporting Student Achievement Must Include Supporting Teachers

Time and time again, research demonstrates that teachers have the greatest influence on improving achievement and learning outcomes for all students. According to " Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers' Impact on Student Achievement," a 2019 report from RAND, the author estimates that effective teachers have two to three times the impact on student achievement compared with any other school-related intervention.
DIG DEEPER: How advanced tech opens doors for K-12 students.
For school leaders dedicated to fostering a culture of learning that drives learning outcomes, supporting teacher learning is essential. School leaders must offer instructional leadership to teachers, including the support and professional development for digital initiatives that hold the promise for student success. Teacher learning must be intentional and ongoing to address the critical issue of student achievement.

Intentional Actions Can Ultimately Reduce Learning Loss

The past few years have been difficult for schools, but we can help our students rapidly bounce back from pandemic-related learning loss. To do so, educators must take intentional steps to innovate and transform their practice and share their insights with others while putting students at the center of learning - and we can ensure educators have access to the research and resources they need to drive academic achievement. After all, effective teachers are central to amplifying student learning and promoting academic success.
UP NEXT: How professional development increases teacher confidence.

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How Ed Tech Can Help Reverse Post-Pandemic Learning Loss in K-12

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This is where educational technology can help personalized learning become a reality. By integrating a digital curriculum, schools can support the acceleration of student learning. Instead of rushing some students through the curriculum or repeating the same information to advanced students, a digital curriculum can help individual students engage with their most critical work as efficiently as possible.

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Movement and Technology in the Classroom

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Movement and Technology in the Classroom

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Incorporating educational technologies in the classrooms does not necessarily mean that students are stuck watching a screen for extended periods of time. Teachers also have the opportunity to incorporate activities that combine movement and technology. Creating a more active classroom benefit students because it increases their engagement, collaboration, creativity, motivation, mental health and behaviour. Teachers can utilize different tools likes QR codes, magnetic tablet cases, game-based approaches, and styluses to combine movement and technology. Among these practices, including interactive games into our lessons is a great way to help students channel their energy and help students that have a tendency of fidgeting in class. Having purposeful body breaks in class could help recentre our students and support transitions between lessons.

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I realize that some in the education field might believe more movement is a gateway to more horseplay. Adding movement does create excitement and energy, but that's the point. We cannot hold up the quiet classroom as the ideal; it only reinforces the principles of "sit and get." At the same time, embracing some noise doesn't mean anything goes. Creating structured opportunities - for example, a conga line or a hallway science exhibit - can help encourage movement while minimizing chaos.

The Benefits of Technology and Movement

Overall, research has shown that the advantages of adding technology-enabled movement outweigh the risks.

Technology on its own has many benefits for students. It can increase student engagement, collaboration, creativity, choice and personalization.
MORE ON EDTECH: What are the benefits of integrating technology for students?
Researchers, educators and administrators have also documented the benefits of movement in the classroom. Movement impacts aspects of learning from focus, motivation and concentration to engagement, mental health and behavior. Research shows moving around can also boost academic performance, particularly in areas of memory, recall and math problem-solving.

When educators and administrators combine technology with movement, they are helping to break down the walls between physical and digital learning experiences, amplifying the benefits of both.

What to Use to Encourage Movement

There are many creative ways to combine technology and movement in the classroom, and with the right tools, it is easy to do. Here are a few technologies I've found to be effective.

QR codes
QR codes are great for adding movement and action for students, and they are easy to create. Google and Windows offer free code generators, and the websites QR Code Generator and QR Tiger also generate QR codes for free. I have used QR codes in presentations to ask questions or poll students, posted them on bulletin boards to provide more information and used them during high-movement activities such as scavenger hunts and escape rooms.

Magnetic tablet cases
As students get up and move around, often they need ways to bring technology with them. Carrying cases and protective covers keep devices safe in these instances. In classrooms where students are using tablets, a magnetic case makes it easier for them to engage in learning away from their desks. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 keeps tablets secure on lockers or a magnetic whiteboard as students participate in activities out of their seats.

Game-based approaches
Interactive games are great ways to add movement to a classroom. I especially like games that focus on small movements, because some students fidget but might not be excited about standing or making big gestures. For these students, games that incorporate smaller gestures, such as hand movements, are impactful.
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Styluses
As students move around, finding opportunities to enhance the benefits they get from moving can make this approach even more impactful. Incorporating the use of a stylus is one way I've found to do that. When students get up from their desks to participate in movement-based activities, educators can keep activities fresh by incorporating drawing or note-taking with styluses. I've found that drawing in general is a great kinesthetic opportunity to engage students. I like to include these tech tools in activities such as scavenger hunts and educational escape rooms, so students can tap into their own creativity as they move.

Combining technology and movement creatively can lead to significant benefits for students, but that doesn't mean educators have to make dramatic changes right away. Introducing one or two movement-based activities and building from there will make it easier to realize the benefits of pairing technology and movement. Gradually introducing these types of activities can help educators sustain the approach for long-term impact.

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Combining Movement and Technology Enhances Learning

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I realize that some in the education field might believe more movement is a gateway to more horseplay. Adding movement does create excitement and energy, but that's the point. We cannot hold up the quiet classroom as the ideal; it only reinforces the principles of "sit and get."

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Does Ed-Technology Disregard Students Rights?!

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Does Ed-Technology Disregard Students Rights?!

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Recently, we have seen an increased criticism of the privacy issues surrounding introducing educational technologies to students. A report issued by the Human Rights Watch revealed that many apps and websites used in the classroom have collected, monitored and tracked the personal information of students. Shockingly, the report noted 89% of these products have compromised students’ privacy and sold their information to advertising technology corporations. Schools have the responsibility to review the programs used in their classrooms and access their safety in regard to protecting students’ privacy. Teachers should also be wary of educational technologies developed by large corporations that are trying to dominate the educational sphere.

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Do Teachers Have a Say in Picking Ed-tech?

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Do Teachers Have a Say in Picking Ed-tech?

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Depending on your school board, teachers sometimes have a seat at the table when it comes to deciding what educational technology companies the school will purchase or invest in. According to the chief learning officer for the International Society of Technology in Education, Joseph South, teachers’ voices are not heard. The main reasons revolve around the distance between teachers and procurement and the perceived separation between education and technology. However, since the pandemic, teachers have been more vocal about the technology used in their classroom. This only makes sense as they are the first to test out a product’s effectiveness with students and determine if it fits the needs of their classroom. With that, there needs to be more representation of teachers’ voices at the board level when it comes to purchasing new educational technologies.

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When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn't about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. The administrators who sign off are thinking about how students will benefit long-term from more support in the classroom.

But where in the conversation are the people implementing those tools: the teachers? And how much say do they-or should they-have in edtech decisions?

For both questions, as it turns out, it depends on who you ask.

In a survey released earlier this year, the edtech company Clever found that 85 percent of administrators say teachers are involved in choosing tools. When the company asked teachers, more than 60 percent said they were hardly ever-or never-involved in those choices.

As we started asking educators, administrators and experts about the issue as part of an investigation into how teachers inform the development of edtech products, everyone agreed: teacher voice should be part of edtech decisions.

So what explains the disconnect?

Getting a Seat at the Table

For Joseph South, chief learning officer for the International Society for Technology in Education (the parent organization of EdSurge, though we operate with editorial independence), the short answer to whether there's enough teacher voice in edtech decisions is "no."

He points to two reasons for the disconnect. The first is that the people inking deals with vendors are not the teachers, so "there is just a fundamental structural distance between teachers and procurement."

"Second, when people think about an edtech purchase, people focus on the tech part and not on the education part," South adds, "so districts always involve their technology people in those decisions, but don't always involve their teachers."

That's been changing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when virtually every school and teacher were thrust into the edtech landscape. South says that "exponentially increased" the amount of edtech feedback teachers were sharing with their districts.

"Even if a district wasn't intentionally seeking out educator voice, they got a whole lot more than they ever had in the past," he adds. "And that was a wakeup call for some districts ... just to have a very visceral experience of the impact of the purchasing decisions."

Even if a district wasn't intentionally seeking out educator voice, they got a whole lot more than they ever had in the past.

-Joseph South, chief learning officer for the International Society for Technology in Education

Striking a Balance

So how should districts weave teachers into the edtech process?

That can become a complicated question as institutions balance teachers' requests with bird's-eye view concerns like data security.

That's been the experience of Bill Bass, a former English teacher and former president of the ISTE board of directors who now serves as an innovation coordinator at a school district in St. Louis, Missouri. It's his job to make sure edtech is successfully integrated into schools there.

"If a teacher brings a tool to [a district], they should pay attention," Bass says, "because [teachers] are the ones in the classrooms and understand the impact those tools can have on kids."

Thinking as a district leader, Bass says he turns to questions about student privacy, how a new edtech tool fits into an existing ecosystem and whether there's already an existing tool in the district's toolkit that could get the job done.

"We spend a great amount of time at the district level looking at usage, privacy and looking at the return that we get on the investment that we're making-because we are actually spending real money," he says.

Running pilot projects should be a key strategy for schools, according to both Bass and South, to make sure an edtech tool suits the needs of teachers and students before a school or district commits to an expensive purchase. That approach puts more power in the hands of teachers, but it's also a process that requires significant time and effort to pull off.

But South says the end result is worth it for districts.

"What they're preventing is the waste of an order of magnitude more money by buying something that doesn't get used," he says.

Bass says there's also a difference between adopting edtech and allowing individual teachers to use free tools they like (provided the tech meets curriculum and privacy standards). Districts can allow some edtech to be used on a small scale rather than adopting it for every class, he says.

"With niche tools or content areas, maybe it doesn't need to be for everyone," he says. "Maybe we know it will support our students and our teachers, so we provide access to it-but that doesn't mean we're going to provide that district-wide."

If a teacher brings a tool to [a district], they should pay attention.

-Bill Bass, innovation coordinator and former English teacher

Who Gets a Say?

Alicia Sewell, a middle school teacher in Alabama, has made a job transition that's essentially the opposite of the one Bass made. During the pandemic, she moved from a district-level position in instructional technology back into the classroom.

After she took a position teaching 6th grade English, she says she faced a stark attitude change toward her edtech opinions. Suddenly, she says, no one seemed to care what she thought about the tech tools the school adopted. It was especially frustrating, considering she had spent five years helping teachers weave edtech into their lesson plans and had earned an educational specialist degree in education technology before returning to teaching.

"When I was out of the classroom, there were more people listening to me, and more people willing to take what I said as truth," Sewell says. "Once I went back to the classroom, my voice went away."

In her experience, edtech companies are focused on wooing the district leaders who can push through purchases. It's incumbent on those leaders to get input from teachers, Sewell says, rather than relying on vendors' sales pitches. The result of leaving teachers out is often a suite of edtech tools that will sit unused by educators because they're not helpful-boring, even-to students, she argues. Some teachers might not even be aware that an edtech tool is available, she adds, if educators aren't tapped for feedback on the product.

There are some district leaders who might believe that talking to one or two teachers is enough, Sewell says. But that doesn't scratch the surface of the insight they would get, she says, if they had a more-thoughtful solution-like asking for opinions from a committee of teachers representing each grade level.

Sewell says the lack of teacher voice in technology decisions is part of a larger problem-that edtech and its role in the classroom are still widely misunderstood. And that includes by the people at the top.

"I think districts are just buying Chromebooks and buying software without the knowledge that educational technology is to enhance instruction and not to take over the educational delivery or instruction from the teacher," she says. "Technology doesn't replace the teacher."

Once I went back to the classroom, my voice went away.

-Alicia Sewell, middle school English teacher and former instructional technology coach

Feeling Left Behind

Another key challenge is that schools and districts often make purchases meant to support all teachers, even though the needs of teachers vary widely by subject matter and grade level.

Take physical education, for instance.

It's decidedly more satisfying to teach physical education in-person than over Zoom. For Lesli Cheers, a physical education teacher who has about 400 students each year at a small Southern California elementary, the joy comes with coaching students and watching them improve under her direction.

There's still grading to be done, though. Parts of her nuanced rubric for a sport like football might include judging a student's stance before throwing the ball, or their follow-through. While students practice, Cheers is grading nine different skills per student.

"That's a lot of assessment, and they think they're just playing, which is great," she says.

Cheers would rather be coaching the students, but she knows a huge part of her class time will be consumed by the process of transferring hundreds of grades from the paper form she carries during gym class to the Excel software on her computer.

There's an edtech tool that could streamline that process, she says, and free up her time to focus on a dozen other tasks. But she gave up asking for that tool a couple years ago, when she says the IT department put the onus on her to get details about student privacy from the company offering the software.

It's hardly an isolated incident, she says. For years she's seen the school develop and purchase edtech for other subjects, while providing fewer options in her realm. So she's bought apps for her classes with her own money because it's more efficient to get reimbursed later (and risk footing the bill).

When the pandemic sent schools into remote learning, Cheers says her colleagues assumed the transition would be easy for her-that she could just lead workouts online. The reality, she says, is that she spent upwards of 15 hours a day at her computer doing research to develop a remote curriculum.

"P.E. is not core, so we don't get as much attention," Cheers says. "And that's not just where I am, it's everywhere."

Teacher buy-in has got to come from the ground up, and they have to believe in it.

-Jared Setnar, Upper School Director of Chesapeake Bay Academy

Collaboration From the Start

Chesapeake Bay Academy in Virginia is in a unique position when it comes to teachers' role in edtech selection.

The private school is tiny, with just about 100 students in first through 12th grades. Forty-two of those students are in the upper school (the high school), where Jared Setnar is director.

All seven of the high school's educators, including Setnar, take part in edtech decisions for their campus. And that's critical to how the school functions, he says. When the school went remote at the start of the pandemic, it was the science teacher who found an online program that would allow his classes to do their labs online.

"When he found it, it was something that he wanted, and he believed in, and he was going to be using," Setnar says. "It's also important when you talk about teachers and their specific content-it can't come from me downward."

The academy has become home to the Center for Educational Research and Technological Innovation (CERTI). Through a partnership with three Virginia universities, the academy will become something of a lab where researchers can study how edtech can best serve students with disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD or developmental delays.

CERTI leaders are preparing to present at a conference in November about how the academy created a hybrid learning model that teachers could manage-and that has become a permanent option for students. Setnar says that approach has cut down on absences, since students can attend class remotely whenever they need-such as when they are home sick.

"Teacher buy-in has got to come from the ground up, and they have to believe in it," he says. "I can find a great program and tell them how they're going to do it, but if I'm not in the classroom, it's just not going to work."
This project is made possible with fellowship support from the Education Writers Association.

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When It Comes to Picking Edtech, Are Schools Listening to Teachers? - EdSurge News

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When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn't about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. The administrators who sign off are thinking about how students will benefit long-term from more support in the classroom.

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The educational support system, Paper, was created by a former McGill University student with the aim of serving every student and closing the equity gaps in schools. Paper provides unlimited tutoring and access to a variety of educational support tools for free. The program was developed to help level the playing field for all students. Since the pandemic, many families have been in need of tutoring services to help support their students following the two years of academic disruptions. However, many families do not have the luxury to pay for tutors. Paper hopes to provide access to education and support for all students. The company has even provided laptops and other digital devices to students in need.

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Throughout his teaching career while an education student at McGill University, Philip Cutler saw firsthand how inequality drove a learning divide between students. After researching the education technology market, he concluded that no commercial solution could fairly and adequately serve every student.

And so, Cutler and his co-founder, CTO and COO, Roberto Cipriani founded Paper, an educational support system aimed at moving the needle on educational equity and helping more students succeed.

The EdTech company provides unlimited 24/7 online tutoring and a full suite of educational support tools by contracting with school districts at a fixed price. Their B2B model allows them to offer the service at no cost to students, families, or teachers and helps level the playing field for all students.

Based in Montreal, the academic support platform operates in the U.S., notably along the Californian coast. With over 2,000 professional and multilingual tutors, it reaches nearly 2.5 million students of all grade levels in over 200 subjects across North America.

The tutor team is made up of college students, doctoral candidates, and teachers committed to furthering their learning and professional development. When not working, these tutors review the sessions of others to provide them with feedback.

The key difference between Paper and other EdTech companies is its reluctance to target consumers directly-the most common business model in the industry.

"Charging students' families doesn't align well with our values," said Cutler. "We wouldn't explore that model because it increases the opportunity gaps facing students from low-income families and only provide resources to the families that can afford it. "

The digital teaching age

Evidence suggests that disruptions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic have aggravated pre-existing inequalities amid remote learning. The need for academic support grew to an all-time high as learning gaps widened.

The global private tutoring market has soared since the post-pandemic recovery and is expected to reach $218.1 billion by 2027- a 76 % increase since 2020, according to ReportLinker.

Now, while students are back on campus, issues of access to laptops, the Internet, and other devices that existed before the outbreak are lingering in some states.

"Pre-pandemic, about 60% of school districts in the U.S. provided their students with devices," said Cutler. "Today, that number is about 99%."

Canadian provincial education authorities, however, have yet to follow the U.S. lead in making large-scale investments in tutoring to address learning loss as part of their national educational responses to the pandemic.

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) in Montreal only provides laptops and other digital devices to students that prove they are in need, said Cutler.

This continues the inequality of education across the school system.

"How can you make decisions under the assumption that some kids may or may not have this device?" he said. "You're not going to be able to buy a solution like PAPER until you commit to saying our students need technology, and the reality is that they do."

Now, the company is seeking to develop past the tutoring solution and pushing for diversification of its product. New offerings for the 2022-2023 school year include Paper Math, College & Career Support, and PaperLive-a new video streaming service that provides after-school programming for free to any student on the Paper platform.

Equitable access to education underpins participation in the economy. If we aspire to a more balanced and inclusive society, large-scale access to academic support ought to be a high priority.

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EdTech Company Paper Is Democratizing Education With Unlimited Tutoring & Educational Support Tools

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Following the publication of the Right to Read inquiry, supporting students literacy skills has become a top priority in our schools. Along with implementing different literacy assessment, adjusting the curriculum, and creating flexible learning groups for our students, teachers could use the customizing abilities of educational technology to support students. The recent inquiry has shown that there is no one answer for each student. Educational technologies are the ideal solution for this issue as the tools can be adjusted depending on their abilities.

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Early literacy is key for children, and not just for reading purposes-with over 85 percent of curriculums taught via reading, according to the Reading Foundation, children can fall behind in nearly all aspects of learning without the proper literacy skills. With 67 percent of fourth graders reading below grade level, this is concerning. The reading scores are reflecting this, and schools are worried about how students can catch up.

What is the answer schools need to combat the literacy issue? This could involve a mixture of easy-to-implement literacy assessments to benchmark progress in addition to flexible curriculums that can help students work toward standards through individual, group, and class learning. Another piece of the puzzle may involve customizing educational technology through collaboration with teachers to gauge the best tools for individualized student learning.

Why is this whole-learner approach paramount to literacy improvement, and what are some of the other puzzle pieces that are missing? Dr. Jayne Lammers, Director of Learning Design at Edmentum, explains what teachers and students need to ensure literacy success in the classroom.
Dr. Jayne Lammers's Thoughts
"Recent scores and the first half of this school year, understandably have school communities concerned about early literacy. Those scores revealed that there's no one answer for all learners, especially children who have experienced disrupted literacy learning. Supporting teachers without increasing their burdens means providing easy-to-implement assessments that generate data to identify gaps. They need a flexible curriculum that cultivates literacy while working towards grade-level standards and developing students as readers and writers. They need tools for individual, small-group, and whole-class learning, and they need to be able to measure progress. Educational technology matched to a learning environment, unique needs can support a whole learner approach to literacy development, especially when technology choices are made in partnership with teachers, not to teacher-proof instruction.

The goal is to have a positive impact on literacy learning while ensuring that teachers succeed and students thrive."

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How Can Teachers and Educational Tech Combine to Prevent Youth Illiteracy? - MarketScale

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Early literacy is key for children, and not just for reading purposes-with over 85 percent of curriculums taught via reading, according to the Reading Foundation, children can fall behind in nearly all aspects of learning without the proper literacy skills. With 67 percent of fourth graders reading below grade level, this is concerning.

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Museums like the Smithsonian have invested in large user-friendly programs that allow students to access an interactive data based featuring items from their collection. The Smithsonian created the Learning Lab to help students engage with the various artifacts. This website is ideal for school who do not have the ability to visit museums and book hands-on programs. Additionally, history teachers can utilize this resource with different inquiry projects and primary source studies. The website also has complete lessons complete with thought-provoking questions, access to knowledge and research from historians and other museum experts.

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Are you looking for ways to help your students explore animal adaptations and wildlife conservation? Analyze primary sources? Create an art-making robot? Meet inspiring people who have shaped the United States? Develop the tools to "read" a portrait? Become historians? Design their own vehicle, pencil, or habitat? See if they have what it takes for astronaut training?

On the Smithsonian Learning Lab, students can engage in authentic museum-based learning experiences like these-all without being at a museum.

"Especially in public education, with funding not available for things like going to museums, it's an incredible way to get the museum to them." - High School Social Studies teacher participating in a Smithsonian workshop

The Smithsonian Learning Lab is a free online platform providing access to millions of digital museum resources from across the Smithsonian. Educators at the Smithsonian, and teachers all across the country, handpick and combine museum objects, photographs, videos, artworks, specimens, and even articles and websites into interactive learning experiences. Students can engage with these "collections" of resources directly on the Learning Lab-and educators can share them with colleagues locally or more broadly by publishing on the Lab.

Learning Lab collections can be designed for students to access directly, or for educators and caregivers to employ in their classrooms or at home. They can be as simple as a themed group of items or as complex as a complete lesson plan aligned to standards.

"It's evident that the Smithsonian worked with teachers when designing the Learning Lab. The flexibility, feature set, search capabilities, and social aspects make it great for learning."- Common Sense Education

While the Learning Lab was originally designed as a place for classroom teachers to design and share collections, it's now the home for thousands of expertly crafted collections published by Smithsonian educators. Here are just a few examples:

MAKE IT: Mixed Up Portraits is a classroom-ready Learning Lab activity. Through this collection, upper elementary students are challenged to create colorful self-portraits showing their emotions after learning about mixed media and portraits.

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden designed "Mixed Up Portraits" to guide teachers and students together in classrooms or for caregivers and children to do at home. It incorporates artwork from the Hirshhorn collections to encourage close looking, the exploration of artist information and art concepts, the performance of a movement activity, and step-by-step instructions to guide students as they create their own artwork, including visual examples.

For even younger students, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and the Smithsonian Science Education Center have collaborated on "Inspiring Engineering through Empathy" collections on the Learning Lab to help students in grades K-2 accomplish engineering standards that guide STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning. Inspiring Engineering Through Empathy: Red Panda includes both step-by-step teacher instructions for walking through the activity, just like a lesson plan, and real-life videos and photographs of Asa, a red panda who lives at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The collection also provides access to Smithsonian archival photographs and graphs to help students learn about red pandas, habitats, and animal adaptations.

Teachers can display the collection for students to see and watch, using it to guide them through play-based activities to learn about, connect with, and develop empathy for red pandas. Students then complete engineering activities using problem-solving skills to design a new habitat for Asa.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture designed the Learning Lab collection Learning History Through Objects: Free African Americans and Their Communities for students in grades 6-12 to explore independently. Students click through directions, thought-provoking questions, and explore knowledge and research from historians and other experts in the museum. They are also presented with a multitude of authentic museum objects (including artifacts, photographs, paintings, and historical documents) to interpret and analyze-empowering them to explore, question, and create history.

Since the Learning Lab first launched in 2016, the number of digital museum resources available has grown to over six million, and the Smithsonian has continued to build new tools for creating interactive collections with museum resources. The Lab showcases and highlights innovative and creative educational resources from across the Smithsonian-including its 21 museums, the National Zoo, our global research centers, and our libraries and archives. We encourage you to give it a try in your classroom to explore how it can provide students the opportunity to engage first-hand with authentic museum experiences; promote curiosity, critical thinking, and discovery; and build a culture of learning.

You can find thousands of learning opportunities with your favorite part of the Smithsonian here:

"Learning Lab has been a game changer for increasing the outreach and scope of...community-based research and education...." - Dawn Biddison, Museum Specialist, Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center in Alaska

Any educator is welcome to use the Smithsonian Learning Lab for free to create or adapt museum-based learning experiences for their students. Visit the Help Center to get started, access guides and video tutorials, and learn about upcoming professional development webinars!

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Teachers Transform Learning With the Smithsonian at Their Fingertips

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Are you looking for ways to help your students explore animal adaptations and wildlife conservation? Analyze primary sources? Create an art-making robot? Meet inspiring people who have shaped the United States? Develop the tools to "read" a portrait? Become historians? Design their own vehicle, pencil, or habitat?

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Many Ed-Tech Products Don't Meet Our Standards

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Many Ed-Tech Products Don't Meet Our Standards

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Since the pandemic, we have noticed a massive boom in the use of educational technologies in the classroom. However, recent studies have shown that only a quarter of the 100 most-used educational technology tools actually meet the Every Student Succeeds Act. Many of the programs do not meet the standards for data privacy, interoperability, federally aligned evidence and other indicators. This article shows that teachers must practise their due diligence when selecting educational technologies for their classroom. They should carefully read the terms and conditions and research their privacy policies. Teachers must prioritize the safety of their students over fun.

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Only about a quarter of the 100 most-used ed-tech tools in classrooms meet Every Student Succeeds Act requirements, according to a new report from LearnPlatform, an education technology company that helps districts measure the use and effectiveness of their digital products.

The report examines how the 100 most-accessed ed-tech tools stack up across the United States based on key factors, such as data privacy, interoperability, federally aligned evidence, and other indicators.

When the pandemic hit, many companies provided their products to schools and teachers for free. And schools used them even if companies didn't provide evidence of standards alignment, because educators needed something that would help engage their students.

The average number of technology products that school districts access in a given month has almost tripled over the last several years, but oftentimes, the efficacy of those products aren't clearly shown.

Federal, state, and district policies are increasingly asking companies to show evidence of alignment to ESSA. Large districts, such as Los Angeles and Chicago, are now requiring evidence information from vendors during the purchasing process.

At the start of the pandemic in 2020, Congress passed Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to help districts recover from the pandemic. The term "evidence-based" was used 17 times in the first 20 pages of the bill, which shows there's more desire for proof that a tech tool works, said LearnPlatform co-founder Karl Rectanus during a presentation about ESSA and technology at the SXSW EDU conference this week in Austin.

"With tech-enabled learning here to stay, understanding which tools are effective, interoperable, compliant, accessible, and safe are table stakes," Rectanus said in a statement. "While not ubiquitous, this report indicates that the use of evidence is taking flight across education."

For the report, LearnPlatform analyzed data on more than 11,000 ed-tech products based on the engagement of 2.8 million students and more than 320,000 educators. The analysis was then cross-referenced with publicly available information on provider websites and from respected associations and organizations, including Common Sense Media, Digital Promise, and the International Society for Technology in Education, or ISTE.

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The Most Popular Ed-Tech Products Don't Meet Research Standards

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Only about a quarter of the 100 most-used ed-tech tools in classrooms meet Every Student Succeeds Act requirements, according to a new report from LearnPlatform, an education technology company that helps districts measure the use and effectiveness of their digital products.

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A recent study from the University of Chicago and New York University found that many schools are using educational technologies that have not been properly vetted for the protection of their students. This is extremely concerning as this could lead to critical data security risks within our school network. The team also notes an increase of use of invasive educational technologies. While teachers are striving to find educational technologies that meet the needs of students and personalize their educational experience, this poses another threat to students’ privacy. At the moment there isn’t much research to determine where the information regarding student’s individual experience goes.

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UChicago, NYU team find online education tools pose privacy risks

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A group of researchers explored how schools select educational technologies, what plans they have to protect students’ data

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The inclusion of educational technologies in our classroom is no longer a quick fix to pandemic times as this industry is here to stay. As it stands, the educational technology industry is expected to reach $11.6 billion by 2026. Investors are continuing to support this industry as the demand for tech in our classroom is ever growing. Schools are relying more and more on systems that are flexible and able to meet the needs of various students. This all implies that teachers should care for educational technologies and learn more about these systems as it seems to be a sure bet for the future of education.

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How will the Ed-Tech industry grow in the future?

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After China and the United States, India has risen to become one of the top three countries in the world for receiving venture capital funding in the ed-tech industry.

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Teachers Must Master Deeper Learning to Provide Better Learning Experiences for Students 

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For many teachers, the thought of incorporating educational technologies into their classrooms is exciting and open the doors for many enriching learning experiences for their students. For others, adding technology can be very daunting especially when we are expecting teachers to do more than substitute their worksheets for digital ones. We are now expecting teachers to use technology in their lessons in more comprehensive ways that push towards modification and redefinition. However, this takes time and practice. To successfully incorporate tech, teachers need to strive for deeper learning. They need to start learning about the technology they want to use and dig for deeper learning opportunities. They must understand how the tech works and the ways in which it truly supports their students.

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At the beginning of this school year, I facilitated a professional development (PD) session with middle school teachers about how to use education technology tools for deeper learning. Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine, authors of the 2019 book " In Search of Deeper Learning ", define deeper learning as "the understanding of not just the surface features of a subject or discipline, but the underlying structures or ideas." Even more than that, deeper learning invokes a kind of thinking and doing that transcends subjects and disciplines, going beyond understanding a concept and investigating deeper truths about ourselves, our communities and the world.

As the Coordinator of Deeper Learning for our district, I frequently present on this topic, but I realized that explaining the concept of deeper learning was not enough for this group of teachers. Instead, I decided to try something new and share a story about one of my first experiences with deeper learning during a history course I took in college:

Based on this assignment, one could argue that my college history class transcended the surface-level exploration endemic to most lessons in school. I became a teacher, then an administrator, because I knew that students needed educational experiences that crack open what they believe to be true and expand their thinking to new horizons.

As I shared this story, I felt every teacher in the room turn their eyes toward me. If they were going to implement deeper learning in their classrooms, it was not enough to just know it. They had to experience deeper learning as if they were students themselves.

A Moment in History Makes All the Difference

To further illustrate the importance of deeper learning, I dove deeper into the story I shared with teachers during my PD session, describing how my classmates and I went about uncovering details from the image that was shared:

When we returned to the reading room, our professor brought this experience into the context of historical thinking. During the next hour, we embarked on the work of historians - uncovering hidden details of the past, weaving oft-overlooked stories into narratives that illuminated our understanding of history, identity and culture.

I might have been able to learn this same story in a lecture or reading assignment, but the challenge of discovering the information myself within an authentic context - supported by a professor who trusted us as novice historians - imbued a feeling of mastery within me. Our inquiry not only shifted my focus from learning history to becoming a historian, but it also shifted my identity. In understanding how the different pieces of this story fit within the context of the history, I developed the confidence to investigate, understand and question the world around me.

Understanding What Educators Deserve

Ultimately, my purpose in sharing my story with the teachers was to shift their mindset and help them rebuild the identity of the kind of teacher they want to be.

Continuing with the rest of the PD session, I asked teachers to think of a time when they experienced deeper learning as students. They sat and quietly wrote for a few minutes before sharing stories with each other, many of which were about teachers that gave them the space to explore and engage in learning on a deeper level.

When students are engaged in deeper learning, they have the opportunity to experience different identities. They are in dialogue with themselves, discovering experiences that can ignite a fire for discovery and mastery. What might be possible if we did this for our educators? While students certainly deserve to have aha moments when they experience mastery, so do the educators that carefully cultivate these learning environments.

An Opportunity to Master Deeper Learning

As we emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, the system has tried to squeeze more out of educators, but little has been done to restore the sense of play and exploration that comes with deeper learning. Although I had seen my students as creative and capable of this advanced style of learning, I didn't stop to consider the educators I was leading and serving. I would start meetings or training by rattling off a definition of deeper learning and explaining to teachers how they could implement it in their classrooms, however this was no different than putting another meeting on their calendar or telling them to complete another piece of paperwork.

My work needed to honor their humanity, and this realization has profoundly changed the way I think about my work and beliefs about what teachers and administrators need to create better educational experiences for students. When my approach shifted, educators were more vulnerable and open to new ideas; together, we are creating a new environment where change can take hold.

At the most basic level, mastery means knowing how to do something. When I started teaching, the focus on standardized testing led me to the misconception that mastery meant getting the right answer every single time. Admittedly, that is not enough when so many right answers are instantly available with technology. Since I was a student, this technology has become more sophisticated, evolving from basic calculators to essay-writing chatbots. Deeper learning asks us to dig deeper to answer questions and make connections not readily supplied by artificial intelligence or a quick search on the internet.

To that, I ask: what are we doing to create nurturing environments for educators to feel a sense of mastery over the learning environments they create for students? Even more, how can we expand the concept of learning to focus on the journey to the right answer as much as we value the destination? In my view, the only way to create better and more transformative educational experiences for students is by giving teachers the space to master deeper learning.

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Students Want a Better Education Experience. First, Teachers Must Master Deeper Learning. - EdSurge News

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At the beginning of this school year, I facilitated a professional development (PD) session with middle school teachers about how to use education technology tools for deeper learning. Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine, authors of the 2019 book " In Search of Deeper Learning ", define deeper learning as "the understanding of not just the surface features of a subject or discipline, but the underlying structures or ideas."

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Educational Tech is Helpful for Students! 

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Incorporating technology into the classroom is not just the future but a necessity. Educational technology offers innumerable benefits to students’ experiences in the classroom. First, including technology in our classrooms improves availability and access to information. We are now beyond the stage of simply learning from classroom textbooks. Students should be able to learn about a subject from a variety of perspectives. Access to technology can also support different categories of learners as it can provide students information through different forms of media and text. This is extremely advantageous for students who do not connect with the typical lecture style of teaching.

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Technology has played a significant role in disrupting various sectors of the economy. Its effect on schools has revolutionized how we teach, learn, and source information. Of course, there are negative outcomes. They include improper social media use and excessive screen time. Regardless, IT has improved schooling. Educational technology improves schooling for educators, parents, and students if used well. The coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns introduced remote schooling to various schooling communities. But now, stakeholders view it as a little more than a necessary evil. Let us discuss ways devices enhance student engagement and lifestyle.

Facts about the impact of technology on learning

Did you know that the amount spent on global education technology will be $341 billion by 2025? That is a record 11% yearly growth. According to markets business insider AI expenditure will reach $6 billion. We don't deny that the schooling environment is more dynamic than before. True, the system was not designed this way. But, IT advancements have redefined and remodeled classrooms to fit modern schoolers.

Most teenagers and adults rely on a fragment of technology. There was a time when bringing gadgets to the school environment was illegal. But it did not stop them from supplementing traditional teaching resources. Today, higher education institutions are keeping up with their electronic savvy population. Below are some of the practical applications of IT to education.

The importance of technology in education today

One of the challenges with tech is its implementation and use. Despite the concerns, many desire it for its flexibility. Not only this, but also the possibility of allowing scholars to receive lectures at a comfortable pace. Some of the benefits include:

Improved availability and easy access to information

Information is now available at your fingertips. People find them in different formats without spending days pouring through libraries. Why? Because all necessary information is online. This facilitates knowledge acquisition.

There are different types of educational formats in the world today. People source information from websites, e-books, infographics, podcasts, videos, and even games. Not only this, but they can attend classes and get assistance for various writing needs. Undergraduates that don't have the expertise can write essays with Paperell by hiring a professional to write essays or research assignments. Apart from this, edtech aids learning and information extraction.

Massive open online courses provide one-on-one help. They use videos, audio and are replacing personal tutors. Not only this, but search engines are also replacing traditional textbooks. There are also chat rooms, homework apps, and tools that aid interaction.

Immersive learning experience

Another advantage of e-learning is information dissemination and retrieval. Most high schoolers respond and comprehend interactive resources with less difficulty. Below are some tools that provide an immersive experience:

Virtual Reality: VR is a simulated experience. It uses 3D and poses tracking to give users an immersive feel of an artificial world. Students use the computer-generated simulation to interact with a mimic-real environment.

Augmented Reality: AR is another interactive experience. It combines computer-generated content and the real world to provide a composite view. It overlays auditory, visual, and other sensory information to enhance experiences.

Computer simulation: Students grasp information using artificial intelligence. They use it to create graphical simulations, animations, and step-by-step explanations. This is very useful for students taking mathematics.

They can grasp information from anywhere at anytime

One of the perks of IT is that students can now attend classes anywhere and anytime. They use digital tools to pass real-time information. Educators also take advantage of such implementations to reduce their workloads. They lecture over video call apps and adaptive algorithm software. Instructors also receive instant data, share assignments, grade tests, and provide feedback. Parents also use it to track their ward's progress and development.

Supports different categories of learners

With the right tool, instructors can address dynamics to create diversified experiences. They use personalized learning apps to design content and track student performance. They can also analyze test scores using various statistical parameters and improve lecture materials.

Better communication and collaboration

Technology improves the ways students communicate with educators. They join collaborative activities, share thoughts and ideas, and solve problems together. Chatroom tools also give room for seeking assistance on difficult subjects. They connect with online communities or collaborate on projects using cloud-based apps.

It helps student stay connected with parents

Parents don't have much insight into what goes on in school. Well, except for what they pick up during the parent-teacher conference. With tech, they become more informed in their children's learning process. Technology enhances communications between schools and parents. It provides real-time updates on classroom behavior, attendance, and grade. Not only this, but parents also reach out to a teacher with ease. If you struggle with homework, Edusson helps students with various classroom subjects. This also reduces the cost of hiring a private tutor.

Prepares them for the future

The global landscape is changing. Today, employers desire individuals with 21st-century skills and knowledge of tech-based concepts. With early introduction, undergraduates with proper orientation will respond better. Not only this, but they will have little trouble switching to match-changing times.

Conclusion

Technology in schools provides handy tools and opportunities for students, teachers, and parents. Students get information and enjoy personalized content from anywhere. It also adds fun to learning, encourages collaboration, and improves teamwork. Teachers can use edtech tools to enhance classroom learning. They also communicate with parents and students and pursue their professional development. Although it can be costly, adopting technology will save money in the long run.

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TechDay - How does technology help students learn?

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Technology has played a significant role in disrupting various sectors of the economy. Its effect on schools has revolutionized how we teach, learn, and source information. Of course, there are negative outcomes. They include improper social media use and excessive screen time. Regardless, IT has improved schooling.

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The Latest Tools and Trends in Education Technology

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Now that educational technologies in the classroom are here to stay, there are plenty of useful applications and websites that teachers should consider for their classroom. Allowing students to explore various learning environments available online will provide students with the ability to deepen their learning in meaningful ways as they use their natural inquiry to guide their learning. Additionally, we’ve seen a rise in the gamification of education. Students are now very familiar with applications such as Kahoot and Quizlet and often request to play these games in class. These programs make learning more engaging and interactive for students.

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The ways in which we study, communicate, and live have all been profoundly altered by technological advancements. Because of the proliferation of technology tools for education, this field has undergone a phenomenal change. The incorporation of gadgets into educational settings has opened the way for contemporary learning, which is characterized by a greater emphasis on engagement, interaction, and individualization. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, conventional classroom learning has been disrupted, and remote learning has become the standard all over the world. This has hastened the development of EdTech on a worldwide scale. We will investigate the most recent developments in educational technology , including both tools and trends, as well as how these advancements are altering the educational landscape.

Learning Environments Available Online

While online learning environments have been present for some time, their prevalence has increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Courses covering a wide variety of topics may be found on online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and Khan Academy. These are all technology trends in education that are viral for several years. Learners can access these platforms from any location, at any time, and go through the lessons at their speed. A more immersive learning experience is possible for students when they take part in activities such as interactive quizzes, watch video lectures, and complete assignments. These platforms also provide learners with certificates following the successful completion of courses, which they may include on their resumes to highlight their acquired knowledge and expertise.

Systems For The Management Of Learning

Learning management systems, sometimes known as LMSs, are software programs that assist teachers in the administration and distribution of instructional material to students. It gives instructors a unified platform from which they can manage student enrolment, monitor student progress, generate and grade assignments, and more. As universities and colleges move toward online learning, understanding management systems is becoming more popular within ed tech products. What are some well-known systems of this kind?

Artificial Intelligence

The method in which humans acquire knowledge is being revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI), which enables more individualized learning experiences. Adaptive learning systems that are driven by AI, such as DreamBox and Carnegie Learning, provide students with tailored learning routes that are based on the student's strengths and shortcomings. The platforms make use of algorithms to determine where students' knowledge is lacking and then supply them with individualized educational content to assist them to fill those gaps. Learners may get rapid support via AI-powered chatbots such as:

Gamification

The use of game mechanics and strategies in learning environments that are not games is referred to as gamification. Since it makes learning more engaging, enjoyable, and interactive, gamification has gained a lot of traction in the field of education. Learning is made more interesting by the introduction of gamification components on platforms such as Classcraft and Kahoot. Classcraft brings the sense of playing a fantasy video game into the classroom by including gameplay components such as points, levels, and avatars. On the other hand, Kahoot makes use of game-based quizzes to engage learners in a manner that is both entertaining and participatory.

Virtual And Augmented Reality

By offering experiences that are both immersive and engaging, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is transforming how we acquire knowledge. To provide a more immersive learning experience for students in a variety of fields, including science, engineering, and history, they are being employed. Learners can experience the world without having to physically leave their classrooms because of the provision of virtual field excursions via platforms like Google Expeditions, Nearpod, and ZSpace. Anatomy AR and Spacecraft AR are two examples of augmented reality applications that allow interactive learning experiences by bringing abstract ideas to life.

Mobile Learning

Mobile learning is an emerging trend in education. As the utilization of devices such as smartphones and tablets increase, students will have more mobility in accessing instructional materials. With this in mind, the services that college essay writers may provide them with are a few clicks away. Additionally, apps like Quizlet, Memrise, and Duolingo provide students with a dynamic and interesting way to study on the move. To facilitate learning on the fly, these applications condense course materials into manageable chunks. Those who want to learn a new language often turn to mobile devices and applications designed specifically for that purpose.

Social Media

The usage of social media in the classroom has become commonplace as a means to facilitate group projects and discussions. Educational information may be shared, conversations can be had, and projects can be collaborated on via the use of platforms like Edmodo and Schoology, which give social media-type capabilities to students and educators. In addition, pupils might learn through research paper service too as they willingly offer top-notch papers for sale. Teachers are also using social media sites like Twitter and Instagram to disseminate lesson plans and build student support networks. And that's one more positive detail regarding this.

3D Printing

This is among the technology tools for educators that change education by allowing students to get practical knowledge via direct participation. With the use of 3D printers, students can take their digital ideas and turn them into tangible products, creating a more interactive and immersive learning environment. Science, engineering, and the arts are just some of the fields that have benefited from the use of 3D printing to better illustrate abstract ideas. With its decreasing price and increasing availability, it is quickly becoming a tool that may be used in the classroom.

Customized Learning

Customized education technology tools and their understanding is becoming more common in today's classrooms. Customized learning is an instructional strategy in which lessons are altered per student to better meet their unique requirements and passions. Knewton and Smart Sparrow are just two examples of personalized learning systems that employ adaptive learning algorithms to provide students with individualized lesson plans. By the use of analytics, these systems monitor each student's development and provide specific suggestions for improvement.

The field of robotics is surely within trends in education technology that is revolutionizing by giving students practical experience with computer science, engineering, and mechanics. Students may have a more hands-on and interesting learning experience using robotics kits like Lego Mindstorms and Vex Robotics. Educators are increasingly turning to robotics as a means of introducing students to the fundamentals of programming and engineering.

Conclusion

Learning has become more accessible, engaging, and personal as a result of the new opportunities that have been opened up by advances in educational technology insights. The most recent developments in teaching methods and educational technology are reshaping the educational landscape and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Learning will become even more engaging and immersive if a new edtech industry is developed, which is something we can anticipate happening if technology continues to advance at its current rate of development. EdTech is changing the way we learn, and it will continue to do so in the years to come. Some examples of edtech innovations include online learning platforms, artificial intelligence-powered adaptive learning, and virtual and augmented reality.

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The Rise of EdTech: Exploring the Latest Tools and Trends in Education Technology - techbuzzireland

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The ways in which we study, communicate, and live have all been profoundly altered by technological advancements. Because of the proliferation of technology tools for education, this field has undergone a phenomenal change. The incorporation of gadgets into educational settings has opened the way for contemporary learning, which is characterized by a greater emphasis on engagement, interaction, and individualization.

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A Generation of Education Innovation Seen Through the Eyes of an Online Education Visionary

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Since the pandemic, virtual learning has been incorporated into our learning experiences for good. Although technology in the classroom is a new concept, experts have noticed that teachers are beginning to innovate and use technology in ways that push past the simple augmentation of worksheets. Technology within school has increased students access to resources and various support tools like never before. Students are now able to complete projects that speak to their interests with ease and connect with professionals online. Students can also get access to vital intervention and mental health supports which might not be available in each school.

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It can feel like online, virtual learning came about during the pandemic. For many, it was their first taste of online education. The truth is, it's been around for years-decades even. Online education doesn't look and feel the way it did back in those early internet days when virtual public education options were scarce. Still, a generation of education innovation paved the way for the educational experience of 2023, and parents have many more options for their children. Today, private online school options are available in all 50 U.S. states, with 35 states offering free online public-school options.

In addition to full-time, virtual, K-12 learning, education innovation through online solutions, such as education intervention and mental health support for students, are enhancing the overall experience for children in ways only dreamt of in the 1990s.

Having a guide to make sense of the critical junctures where online learning transformed from potential to integral is helpful. For The Future of Education's Michael B. Horn, Mickey Revenaugh, Co-Founder of Connections Academy, is the perfect tour guide. Revenaugh, an industry legend in online learning and education technology, accepted Mike's offer to join him on the podcast.

Revenaugh dipped her toes early into online education at well-established education organizations such as Scholastic. As for why Revenaugh eventually started Connections Academy in 2001, she had this to say, "We wanted to figure out a way to bring super high-quality curriculum, content, and high-quality teachers into this emerging space of online schools. Virtual charter schools are what they were back at that point. And we tackled it from the hardest place possible, which is K-8."

Horn and Revenaugh discuss the following...

● Revenaugh's rich history in online education through her co-founding Connections Academy

● The pandemic's impact on traditional education and the shift toward more virtual learning options

● The value of synchronous learning tools in education

● The positive effect of multicultural, diverse learning environments created through online learning

"I think the most examples I saw were in the Monday assemblies at Pearson Online Academy, U.K. Global, and Harrow School Online," Revenaugh said. "These were opportunities for students, teachers, and staff to engage with each other in a somewhat informal way. And what I saw with my own eyes is students who had common interests with each other would find a way, even if it meant someone logging on at ten at night and somebody else logging on at six in the morning, to be synchronous with each other and collaborate."

Mickey Revenaugh's extensive career runs the gamut, from her work as a newspaper editor, editor at Scholastic, and director of K-12 marketing at BNI Solutions, through her co-founding of Connections Academy in 2001, to her work with Pearson. Semi-retired, Revenaugh still passionately evangelizes for the future of every kid. She proudly holds an MBA from NYU and an MFA in creative writing from Bennington College.

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It can feel like online, virtual learning came about during the pandemic. For many, it was their first taste of online education. The truth is, it's been around for years-decades even. Online education doesn't look and feel the way it did back in those early internet days when virtual public education options were scarce.

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Education trends in 2023 are now leaning towards the implementation of technology into our classrooms and lessons. This article provides insight to different educational technology practices that allow teachers to redefine students’ experiences in the classroom. First, the classroom environment can take many forms thanks to remote learning and augmented reality programs. Tasks that were previously considered too hazardous or schools trip that were not feasible are now within reach for all students. However, it is concerning that there is a growing interest in artificial intelligence. While this software could be helpful thanks to virtual assistants, tutoring systems, and language translation for ESL students, these programs could be used inappropriately by students given the increased counts of plagiarism.

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The world is changing, which means that the way we study and learn in order to thrive in the world has to change, too. For a long time, education has involved us spending a good chunk of our early years sitting in a classroom absorbing information before heading out to put it to use. But the pace of change today means that what we learned one day might be redundant the next.

This means that the way we learn has to change - embracing technology and concepts such as life-long learning to ensure that we are better equipped for the fast-changing world of today. So, here's my rundown of the most important trends that will drive this change over the next 12 months and beyond.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI), described as the most transformative technology of the 21 st century, is reshaping every industry and field of human activity, including education. In the classroom, it is found in the form of virtual assistants that can help both students and teachers to manage their time and complete their assignments; tutoring systems that can provide personalized learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities; powering remote and online learning systems where it can adapt the pace of teaching to match students' needs; language translation in educational settings where pupils speak a wide variety of languages, and many other applications. It's even been reported that some schools in China have implemented facial recognition technology using computer vision systems to monitor whether or not students are paying attention in class!

According to UNESCO, AI has the potential to help tackle some of the toughest challenges in education today, including addressing inequalities in the way schooling is provided around the world and improving access to knowledge globally. However, it also creates challenges of its own - with effort required to ensure that the rollout of this highly disruptive technology is done in a way that is fair and doesn't itself contribute to those inequalities.
Remote, Online, and Hybrid Learning
The global Covid-19 pandemic forced schools, universities, and course providers to develop the capabilities to deliver education at a distance. But even before this, a revolution was taking place in the domain of online learning, with massive online open courses (MOOCs) exploding in popularity. In schools, remote and online learning means that educators can reach students no matter how isolated their communities are. This could mark a huge step forward in providing equality of access to education in a world where nearly 270 million children do not go to school due to living in remote or rural locations.

Even for those living in cities, the rise of online and remote learning facilities provides an opportunity for us to continue with education even when our busy adult lives mean it would be difficult for us to regularly attend classes in person. This is driven by the emergence of online education technology (ed-tech) platforms such as Udacity, Coursera, Udemy, and EdX. These platforms are designed to enable the "lifelong learning" approach, which is likely to become prevalent thanks to the accelerating pace of technological advancement, which will require skills to be frequently updated and "topped up" through new models such as micro-learning or nano-learning. One trend that has recently emerged within the field of online learning is courses taught by celebrities and renowned practitioners. The Masterclass and Maestro platforms (the latter created by the BBC) offer opportunities such as learning children's writing from Julia Donaldson, filmmaking from Martin Scorsese, or business from Bob Iger.
Not Just College
In 2023, high schools will increase resources dedicated to preparing students for future paths that lead to places other than traditional college courses. Vocational and technical courses teaching a diverse range of skill sets are likely to become more popular as schools work with employers to develop new solutions to problems caused by the skills gap. In the US, the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that 43 percent of high school graduates go on to study at college. Nevertheless, a disproportionate amount of school resources are focused on preparing this minority group, while less teaching focuses on students who plan to continue their education in less traditional ways, such as apprenticeships or on-the-job training. As the demands of the new labor market shift away from seeking purely college-educated graduates and towards developing a workforce with the necessary skills, we can expect to see this change in the future. In Europe, 2023 has been designated the European Year of Skills. This recognizes that a focus on vocational education and training alongside traditional academic, subject-based training may be the key to developing new drivers of economic growth in the face of global slowdown or recession.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two forms of extended reality (XR) that are becoming increasingly important within education systems. VR allows users to step into a virtual world, and there are a vast and growing number of "experiences" that let us do everything from step back in time and experiencing history through our own eyes to training for difficult and dangerous tasks such as conducting repairs in hazardous environments. Other use cases which will grow in popularity during 2023 include virtual classrooms, which allow remote learning and class activities to be delivered in a more immersive and experiential setting. In healthcare training, VR is already being used for everything from enabling nursing students to experience delivering emergency care to training doctors to perform surgery.

Augmented reality still requires a device (e.g., a phone, tabled, or a headset) but is different from VR, as it involves superimposing computer-generated images onto what the user is actually seeing. The advantage here is that it can provide real-time information - for example, warning a trainee in a manufacturing environment that a piece of machinery may be dangerous. This is possible thanks to computer vision algorithms that analyze the images captured by cameras in the headset. In schools, AR textbooks are becoming available that contain images, and models that "come alive" when looked at through a smartphone camera, enabling students to get a closer, more in-depth look at anything from ancient Roman architecture to the inner workings of the human body. Museums and sites of historical or scientific interest are also increasingly adding AR to their environment and exhibits to create more immersive education opportunities.
Soft Skills and STEM
Soft skills include communication skills, teamworking, creative thinking, interpersonal problem-solving, relationship management, and conflict resolution. In other words, they are human skills that are unlikely to be replicated by machines anytime soon. They will become increasingly important in a world where AI takes on many of our routine and mundane technical responsibilities. This means that these skills will increasingly be taught as part of technical education as they become more highly valued by employers and industry. According to HR experts, soft skills are increasingly important to company success but far harder to measure and assess than "hard skills" such as mathematics, engineering, and computer programming.

In 2023 we will see STEM education placing a growing emphasis on these vital skills, as well as increased efforts when it comes to measuring and assessing organizational capabilities in this area.

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The world is changing, which means that the way we study and learn in order to thrive in the world has to change, too. For a long time, education has involved us spending a good chunk of our early years sitting in a classroom absorbing information before heading out to put it to use.