The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, “Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology.” Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about? Oh, and step 5.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Digital Promise first launched our Micro-credential Policy Map in January 2020 to share valuable information on how states and districts across the U.S. The new filters include: District-Level Incentives : Individual schools and/or districts have policies recognizing micro-credentials earned by educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On the 11th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-pandemic classroom technology. Teachers throughout the country have already begun celebrating the enforcement of these policies, citing levels of engagement they havent seen in years (if ever, for those newer to the profession). Many believe its still possible.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

I saw this post a while back in an educational technology forum: I have been given roughly an hour for PD on January 4th to work with teachers on anything that I’d like. Let’s be clear: this is a big red flag that this school is just pretending at technology integration and coaching. It’s simply “ Here’s a random hour.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

The current momentum of artificial intelligence technologies shows no signs of slowing down. I might take the data set of a school policy and create IT circles are finding new use cases and AI solutions all the time. Schools, meanwhile, cant keep up with this explosive growth due to their slower rate of change.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Encouraging Responsible Use of AI To ensure the responsible use of AI, I've instituted a policy where students must hyperlink their AI interactions for attribution. That said, I make sure that valid sources of information underlie any content and assertions. We still have to relate to educate.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Balancing technology with human connection: Teaching is deeply personal; there’s no substitute for the empathy and intuition a teacher brings to a classroom. As these tools become more integrated, it’s crucial to establish clear policies that protect both teachers and students. Over-reliance on AI risks diluting this connection.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Technology is no longer a complementary tool in the classroom; it’s the primary operational hub for education. Yet, this rapid development has come with cybersecurity and data privacy concerns that call for better policy compliance and security enforcement from third-party apps and ed tech vendors.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The innovation AI offers isn’t found in the technology itself but in how much better it can help us become as educators. Whatever the next/newest technology, from paper to AI, the relationship between students and teachers has always been central to learning. Ann David: What about teacher and student relationships?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Its clear that the ways we communicate, make decisions and solve problems are changing as we embrace this new technology. However, many institutions have raced to create policies largely focused on how to control its use without giving much thought to how to leverage its full potential. Education is no exception.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

Six years ago, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology called up on “all involved in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning experiences enabled by technology.” In that document, policymakers expressed…

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2023

They state in this paper “We recognize that many school districts and higher education institutions do not currently account for generative AI in their policies on academic dishonesty. Recommendation: Consider writing into policies that all written work can and will be "spot checked" with conversations about the written work.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When I talk to other staff at my school, the majority of people want a phone usage policy across the school. Many academic cohorts in my school have their own policies with varying degrees of success, but some teachers are adamant about policy implementation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

From cell phone bans to managing screen time, we dive into the heart of the frustrations many adults face when navigating technology with children. How to encourage kids to engage critically with technology rather than passively consuming content.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

School may be out for students, but K–12 district leaders and technology teams have an important summer deadline for protecting their students and schools: applying for cyber insurance. Most school districts’ insurance policies expire on July 1, which means it is crunch time for collecting information and submitting applications.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

There’s advice coming from every direction, corporate policies that don’t apply to education, insurance companies that won’t pay in the event of a breach and more, all raining down on schools. As district technology leaders navigate cybersecurity practices for their staff and students, they need tried-and-true resources to count on.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about? Art Classes Beware.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It all adds new challenges to schools and colleges as they attempt to set boundaries and policies for AI use in their classrooms. Even professors and colleges that have adopted AI policies may need to rethink them in light of these new types of capabilities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Additionally, the report shares the challenging, yet necessary, task of creating district policies that reflect the classroom’s needs. Schools are a team, and classrooms are impacted by their district policies and plans—perhaps even more now that many schools are in distance learning. School Level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, this rapid growth of technology is also creating a new digital divide that could widen the existing equity gaps among students from different socio-economic backgrounds. Seventy-nine percent say their school system lacks clear policies on AI use , and one in five say their district bans AI use for students and staff.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Public Policy and the Executive and Legislative Branches Quiz. Public Policy Flashcards. Public Policy Matching. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Read on… For more websites that teach civics for MS and HS, check out these: Argument Wars. Civics games. How Laws are Made. Constitution.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2024

But with technology advancing so quickly, how can we help young people make healthy choices? His approach calls for a broader focus that encourages students to use technology in creative, meaningful ways — for the good of society. Why should educators and families prioritize digital citizenship?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

New technologies have radically changed the world that all of us live and work in across the globe. As times change, many schools and districts are grabbling with what to focus on in an effort to keep up with societal demands, a changing workforce, new areas of study, disruptive technologies, and learners who crave more relevant experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2024

Understanding Insurance Policies and Coverage for Students Grasping the intricacies of insurance policies is vital for students. Health insurance often covers injuries sustained on educational sites, but double-check your policy details. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some edtech experts see upsides, though, when the technology is ready to be used for educational activities. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.) Some of the school and state policies that ban smartphones might also apply to these new smart glasses.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, AI will become even more prevalent in the educational space, prompting changes in school policies and encouraging educators to find new ways to embrace this rapidly developing technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2023

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Mark is passionate about leveraging technology to humanize learning and give every the ‘best seat in the house’. 00:05:11:15 – Streamlining Administrative Tasks with AI Mark Sparvell gives examples of how school administrators can use Bing Chat Enterprise to efficiently handle extensive policy reviews and other administrative tasks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

The resiliency of these educators is to be commended as they navigated the daily challenges of policy changes, students coming and leaving, the caring for themselves and their children. Technology is providing access and engaging students. Grading policies are being reviewed and modified to reflect student learning accurately.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. AI technologies can also help students who struggle with specific writing processes maintain a consistent writing quality. AI’s influence in essay writing is growing, highlighting both advantages and significant issues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2022

Here are five ways to involve parents in the classroom: have an open door policy. offer parent technology classes. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Today’s tip: 5 Tips to Involve Parents. Category: Parents, Classroom Management. create a family-friendly environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2023

I'm not an AI expert but a classroom teacher studying this technology to break down the essential high-level elements to teach to my students. An API allows other tools to use Chat GPT technology. For this reason, you should scrutinize each site's privacy policy using AI Chatbots for how their reinforcement learning is happening.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You can recite your school’s Acceptable Use Policy by heart. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Digital citizenship is the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use. In their book, Digital Citizenship in Schools , Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey talk about how technology influences the way people interact and the concept of digital citizenship in the classroom. Digital access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

The Role of Technology in Personalized Learning Building on the trend of diverse educational approaches, we must also consider the significant impact that technology has on personalized learning. However, it’s important to keep in mind that technology isn’t a magic solution.

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