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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

Edsurge

Reading alongside someone and doing an impromptu word study or decoding lesson creates a chance to learn where they are active and attending in ways that are much harder when the information is presented to the whole group. But these opportunities are the exception, not the rule.

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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

Embarking on an online computer science degree is an exhilarating journey that marries technological innovation with academic rigor. Each institution provides unique strengths, from LU’s well-rounded approach to MIT’s rigorous academic standards. Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in the field.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

According to a recent McKinsey study, 87 percent of companies are aware that they either already have a skills gap or will have one within the next five years. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need to address this gap is becoming vital.

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Study explores use of digital tools in out-of-school programs

The Hechinger Report

The Chicago Learning Exchange supports out-of-school programs that are trying to change that, particularly those using technology to offer innovative opportunities for kids in Chicago who historically haven’t had them. While digital technology has become ubiquitous in most communities, there is a hierarchy in how it is used for learning.

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College's Use of Exam-Proctoring Software to ‘Scan’ Rooms Violated Privacy Rights, Judge Finds

Edsurge

The case involves a student at Cleveland State University whose professor asked students to allow the college’s Honorlock software to capture images of their surroundings to make sure study materials weren’t present. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures of their persons or property.

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To Prepare Kids for Their Futures, Incorporate Technology Into Core Curriculum

Edsurge

In a study of 140,000 classrooms in K-12 schools across 39 states, more than half showed no evidence of students using technology to gather, evaluate, or use information for learning. And in nearly two-thirds of the classrooms, students didn’t appear to use technology to solve problems or work collaboratively.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

eSchool News

“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson. LearnWith.AI

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