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FETC 2024: Are Today’s Schools Creating Future-Ready Students?

EdTech Magazine

That needs to change if today’s students are to become future ready, said Michael Meechin, Florida state director at the National Center on Education and the Economy. Despite the pandemic forcing more K–12 schools into some form of technology innovation, the American educational model has not seen massive shifts in recent years.

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Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

eSchool News

Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does. Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning.

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Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education

eSchool News

Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency. The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning. link] Holter, A., link] Holter, A.,

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. What are the projections for edtech?

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Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

eSchool News

While the educational benefits of AI, such as helping students build future-ready skills, are clear, it is equally important to ensure that students learn how to use AI safely and responsibly. School and district leaders need clear guidance to help create and implement effective AI policies.

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Virtual presentation to South Korea – Future-Ready Learning – Empowering Students through Global Connections and Innovative Technology

Learning Confluence

In October 2024 I was contacted by the Sejong City Office of Education, South Korea. Twelve years later, through this brief interaction I am impressed with the vision Sejong has for its younger generation and enhanced understanding and global opportunities in the future.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

eSchool News

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Just because it’s digital doesn’t mean it’s any good,” Murray said.