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Classroom Technology: The Good, the Bad, and What's Next
Schools struggle to balance increasing use of ed-tech tools for teaching and learning with growing concerns about "tech fatigue."
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Classroom Technology Opinion No, AI Detection Won’t Solve Cheating
Want to address concerns about student ChatGPT use? Here are five steps to take instead of turning to unreliable detection tools.
Kip Glazer, April 12, 2024
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Classroom Technology Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About AI Readiness & Impact?
Answer 7 questions about AI readiness and impact.
March 18, 2024
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Classroom Technology Opinion Ed Tech Can Be an Invaluable Tool for Teachers. Here’s How to Use It Best
Ed-tech tools can enhance student learning. But teachers need to ensure they can prove meaningful and promote fact-based knowledge.
Larry Ferlazzo, February 29, 2024
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Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Top 13 Reasons Teachers Avoid ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
Teachers cited other, "more important" priorities for why they are not test driving AI.
Alyson Klein, February 28, 2024
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Classroom Technology Q&A Why Teachers Should Be Front and Center in Discussions About AI in the Classroom
A new study explores how teachers make ethical judgments about using AI for instruction.
Lauraine Langreo, February 13, 2024
4 min read
A student and teacher navigate the pitfalls of a digital world.
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Classroom Technology 8 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have, According to Educators
Today's students are "digital natives," but some of their basic tech skills still need improvement, educators say.
Lauraine Langreo & Vanessa Solis, January 31, 2024
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Classroom Technology How to Get Ready for the Dizzying Array of Tech Trends Ahead. Tips From 7 Experts
Understanding the role of AI in education, protecting schools from cyberattacks, and teaching critical thinking skills are top priorities.
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Illustration of teacher using ChatGTP; artificial intelligence.
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Classroom Technology Q&A Teachers Are More Wary of AI Than Administrators. What Would It Take to Change That?
The author of a new study discusses how school leaders can address teachers' hesitancy about using AI.
Lauraine Langreo, January 26, 2024
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Classroom Technology Video AI Has Downsides. How Teachers Can Manage Them
AI’s challenges offer opportunities to prepare students for the world they will graduate into, one where the technology will be commonplace.
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Illustration of woman teacher vetting artificial intelligence for classroom.
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Classroom Technology 3 Things to Keep in Mind When Vetting AI Tools for the Classroom
Experts from Common Sense Media share their best practices for assessing digital tools.
Lauraine Langreo, January 18, 2024
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Reading & Literacy Reading on Screens Worsens Comprehension for Younger Students. What Can Teachers Do?
A new metanalysis adds to the growing evidence base showing that reading on screens is worse for comprehension.
Sarah Schwartz, January 17, 2024
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Classroom Technology Video Using AI in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Two Teachers
AI is here to stay. How educators can maximize it in the classroom for the benefit of all.
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