With hundreds of sessions to choose from, FETC attendees choosing the Educator track probably felt the need for a clone (or two or three). Hot topics included augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, digital teaching tools, esports, and MakerEd/robotics.
The Expo Hall showcased 49 new solutions along with the most popular products, from security and artificial intelligence enhancements to esports devices, makerspaces and interactive displays. Check out DA's coverage, including a slideshow.
The Artificial Intelligence K-12 program in Pennsylvania's Montour School District not only teaches students about AI, it also allows them to interact with robots to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, says Justin Aglio, DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker.
As more states and policymakers urge schools to expand computer science instruction, experts are examining the ramifications of how the subject is being integrated.
Each day, we read more news about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and their uses for not only work but, more importantly, education. About a year ago, I started to research these areas. While I understood the concepts of both and could offer a decent definition, I was not able to easily identify what […]
Wolfram Research launched Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition, bringing advanced technical computing that does not require programming knowledge to students and educators. It combines the Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine and the Mathematica technical computing software into a single, unified program.
5G is the next generation of wireless service. It is designed to keep up with the staggering proliferation of devices needing a mobile internet connection. It will offer faster download speeds and reduced power requirements. Of course, this additional speed and functionality comes with an increased cost.
Free or low-cost tools, some of which are embedded in devices or apps that students already use, can improve readability of digital text, says edtech expert and FETC speaker Leslie Fisher.
