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Instructional technology

Tech predictions: AI dominates and the spending spree winds down

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 leaders will zero in on the hardware and software that moves the needle on achievement and other priorities while artificial intelligence sucks up most of the edtech oxygen.

Why schools need to build AR and VR learning spaces now

Jorge Tiscareno -
By building educational spaces dedicated to AR and VR learning, schools can offer a higher quality, more adaptable education that better prepares students of all learning styles for successful careers in an ever-changing world.

The 3 important partnerships that help this superintendent make a difference

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 partnerships at the Greenfield Union School District are driving esports, robotics, innovation and leadership, says Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván. "I'm excited about the future for kids," she exclaims.

4 ways to emphasize AI and ethics in schools

Kimberly West -
Instead of blocking AI generators and purchasing AI detectors, start with a few simple strategies to promote the ethical use of AI.

Superintendent shares: Why embracing AI is about more than flashy, new edtech

Millard House II -
Incorporating AI into our classrooms is not merely about keeping pace with emerging trends; it is about equipping our students with the skills and competencies necessary to thrive in the digital age. We aim to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Why advancing edtech should take up a lot of room in every teacher’s toolkit

Joel Kupperstein -
Edtech’s biggest value proposition? It enables teachers to adapt their approaches to instruction, practice and assessment to meet the dynamically changing needs of each student at different places along their learning journey.

Exciting new edtech? Don’t forget the load on teachers, support staff and IT

Al Kingsley -
New education technology has literal and hidden costs, and those hidden costs should drive some changes in the way schools adopt more powerful edtech.

Why district leaders are key to teachers’ success with edtech

Tracy A. Huebner and Rachel Burstein -
We have invested in edtech, but we have invested considerably less in supporting teachers to use those tools effectively as part of their instructional practice.

This school district empowers parents by giving them direct access to IT

Micah Ward -
Chris Saxon, IT director at the Cherokee County School District in Georgia, and his team created an IT "call center" for families dedicated for providing troubleshooting assistance for their child's devices and other issues. "For our folks in IT, it's easy to see how they're being helpful when they're in their classroom fixing their panel, printer or laptop," he says. "But they don't understand that when things are going wrong, a lot of folks are working behind the scenes to make it right."

3 ways AI can impact educational outcomes positively and ethically

Deepak Sekar -
Cheating aside, let’s employ AI in ethical ways and enable our schools to spend more time on experiential learning, career exploration, skills development and other meaningful activities.

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