As smartphone use soars among students, schools face an attention crisis driven by an economy built to keep users endlessly engaged. Educators warn that true learning requires focus and effort, not the instant gratification apps like TikTok and YouTube provide.
Teachers see both promise and risk in using AI in classrooms, researchers say. Without proper training and support, the technology could deepen gaps between wealthy and struggling schools.
COVID shook an already fragile system, and now students are turning to the internet and influencers for answers they should be getting in the classroom.
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As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more popular among students, edtech companies such as Chegg and Macmillan are adapting by integrating AI into their platforms to stay competitive. While some students embrace AI for efficiency, others and their professors express concern that overreliance could weaken critical thinking and academic integrity.
The innovative leaders—and leading innovators—who comprise District Administration's second annual DA 100 influencers represent the most important voices in K12 education.
