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The Siri and Alexa Test

A Principal's Reflections

I share the personal story above as access to artificial intelligence in the form of Siri and Alexa has impacts on the education space. Whereas in the past, knowledge could be readily accessed from encyclopedias and books, this took time. The Internet drastically changed this process by ushering us all into the Information Age.

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A New Era of Educational Leadership: The AI Advantage

A Principal's Reflections

To make data-enhanced decisions, it's crucial to have access to reliable and relevant research, something I stress in Digital Leadership extensively. Consensus AI offers a powerful solution, enabling leaders to quickly and efficiently access peer-reviewed research to support and validate change initiatives. What is Consensus AI?

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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

Access to social technologies combined with an increasing recognition of the need for unstructured play and flexible learning environments has prompted pedagogical shifts that help students engage, rather than simply observe. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. by Doug Bonderud.

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8 Non-Digital Remote Learning Ideas

A Principal's Reflections

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access. It’s not the best option, but it is a realistic one.

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The Purpose of Content

A Principal's Reflections

But let’s face it, as learners progress through the system, content, and knowledge for that matter can be easily accessed using a variety of mobile devices. This then begs the question – how relevant is content really in a knowledge-based economy that continues to evolve exponentially thanks to advances in technology?

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Tract+Genius Hour–a new twist on a popular project

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Students can view a collection to build their knowledge base and then–if they’d like–select one of the several Missions as the project they will complete for Genius Hour. If you want to put project-based, peer-to-peer learning into practice, you’ve found the right platform with Tract.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Through these devices, students access web-based study tools, simulation tools, and apps where they can interact with their teachers and fellow students.