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Ed-Tech Companies Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A New Federal Effort Wants to Help
The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Let's Not Oversimplify Students' Cellphone Use
Vilifying the technology, including social media, is easier than digging into the societal issues that contribute to mental health issues.
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IT Infrastructure & Management
It's Not Just About AI. Schools Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, Too
In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
The AI Classroom Hype Is All Wrong, Some Educators Say
Amid all the encouragement to try the technology, there are plenty of educators who don’t plan to start.
Classroom Technology
What Worries District Tech Leaders Most About AI? (It’s Not About Teaching)
A new report from the Consortium for School Networking explores district tech leaders' top priorities and challenges.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their Jobs
Educators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data.
Marketplace K-12
Report: PowerSchool in Talks With Bain Capital to Go Private in Deal Worth $6B
In a statement, a PowerSchool spokesperson said the company "does not comment on rumors and speculation."
Market Trends
Outcomes-Based Contracts Are Poised to Grow. Here’s Why Some Vendors May Sit Them Out
A recent analysis by Stanford University researchers looked at why vendors might have misgivings about performance-based agreements.
Purchasing Alert
Texas District to Buy Online Math Curricula; Miss. System Needs Federal Programs Compliance Systems
A Texas district is looking for an online elementary and secondary math curriculum, while a Mississippi school system seeks a cloud-based federal programs compliance system.
Analyst's View
One Company’s Blueprint for Translating Products for Global Markets
Kahoot's chief technology officer discusses how the educational quiz company relied on its translation platform to bring its products to Indonesia.
Classroom Technology From Our Research Center Should Teachers Disclose When They Use AI?Some experts say being transparent could could help model appropriate AI use.
Classroom Technology New Data Reveal How Many Students Are Using AI to CheatRecent advances in generative AI have not led to a massive rise in student cheating. But fixating on cheating may cause its own problems.
Classroom Technology Download AI Do's and Don'ts for Teachers (Downloadable)Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski share some AI best practices for teachers.
Ed-Tech Policy Biden Signs TikTok Ban Into Law. What That Means for SchoolsRestricting the platform probably won't alleviate schools’ social media woes.
Ed-Tech Policy How Teachers' Unions Are Involved in the Fight Against Cellphones in ClassCould cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table?
Classroom Technology A Deep Dive Into TikTok's Sketchy Mental Health AdviceStudents should apply the same media literacy skills to mental health information that they would to other content, experts say.
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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, students at Gillespie High School are taking proactive steps to raise awareness and cultivate safe driving practices within their community.
Classroom Technology
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
This Spotlight will help you leverage technology to meet students’ individual needs, investigate how ed tech can help teachers, and more.
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Classroom Technology Opinion No, AI Detection Won’t Solve CheatingWant to address concerns about student ChatGPT use? Here are five steps to take instead of turning to unreliable detection tools.
Classroom Technology 15 Reasons Teachers Say Social Media Isn't All Bad for StudentsMany educators do see some positive impact from social media. For instance, the apps and platforms enable informal learning.
Classroom Technology This AI Tool Cut One Teacher's Grading Time in Half. How It WorksAn AI Tool to grade computer science assignments tended to mirror the assessments of experienced educators.
Classroom Technology More Teachers Are Using AI-Detection Tools. Here's Why That Might Be a ProblemStudents are increasingly getting disciplined for using generative AI, a new survey finds.
Classroom Technology Science Fiction May Be the Key to Helping Students Understand AIFor educators seeking to help students understand the power of AI, fiction has become an indispensable teaching tool
Privacy & Security A New Federal Taskforce Targets Cybersecurity in SchoolsThe “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices.
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