/technology Technology en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:54 GMT /technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 Student behavior has improved and disciplinary referrals have gone down, administrators say. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:54 GMT /technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 Esports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 /leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming Evan Abramson led the creation of an esports arena for students with autism spectrum disorder. It may be the first in the country. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming /technology/schools-ai-policies-are-still-not-clear-to-teachers-and-students/2025/01 Generative artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in K-12 since 2022, and some educators are eager to see guidance from districts. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:51:40 GMT /technology/schools-ai-policies-are-still-not-clear-to-teachers-and-students/2025/01 /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:04:57 GMT /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 /technology/who-pays-for-repairs-to-students-school-issued-devices/2025/01 Providing every student with a school-issued device has become commonplace in K-12 schools, but it's costly to maintain. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:27:24 GMT /technology/who-pays-for-repairs-to-students-school-issued-devices/2025/01 /events/webinars-on-education-technology Webinars on Education Technology Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:05:41 GMT /events/webinars-on-education-technology /technology/parents-lack-digital-know-how-is-it-schools-responsibility-to-fix-that/2025/01 Most parents wish they had stronger technological skills so that they could help their children with online class assignments. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:35:46 GMT /technology/parents-lack-digital-know-how-is-it-schools-responsibility-to-fix-that/2025/01 /technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 Many state officials aren't confident in continued investment in education technology initiatives financed by pandemic relief money. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:32:32 GMT /technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:26 GMT /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 Teachers will take on the role of guides and mentors rather than content experts. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:45:03 GMT /technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-rules-struck-down-could-this-mean-slower-internet-for-schools/2025/01 Many schools fear that without the policy protection internet service providers could slow down the flow of content to schools. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:49:39 GMT /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-rules-struck-down-could-this-mean-slower-internet-for-schools/2025/01 /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 /technology/how-ai-is-changing-education-the-years-top-5-stories/2024/12 Schools are tackling big questions about AI. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:46:35 GMT /technology/how-ai-is-changing-education-the-years-top-5-stories/2024/12 /technology/cellphones-in-the-classroom-the-years-top-5-stories/2024/12 The devices distract students from learning, disrupt sleep, and can harm mental health. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:40:31 GMT /technology/cellphones-in-the-classroom-the-years-top-5-stories/2024/12 /technology/without-ai-literacy-students-will-be-unprepared-for-the-future-educators-say/2024/12 Students need to understand AI’s potential, power, and pitfalls to be informed citizens, educators said during an 91Ö±²¥ panel. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:54:33 GMT /technology/without-ai-literacy-students-will-be-unprepared-for-the-future-educators-say/2024/12 /technology/can-ai-improve-literacy-outcomes-for-english-learners/2024/12 The federal government is funding a project that will explore AI's potential to improve English learners' early literacy skills. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:43:08 GMT /technology/can-ai-improve-literacy-outcomes-for-english-learners/2024/12 /technology/what-does-watching-all-those-videos-do-to-kids-brains/2024/12 Video content is ubiquitous inside and outside classrooms. Educators should know how it affects students. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:28:41 GMT /technology/what-does-watching-all-those-videos-do-to-kids-brains/2024/12 /technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 /technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 Generative AI tools could help schools with operational tasks like budgeting, transportation, data analysis, and even zoning. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 /technology/will-ai-transform-standardized-testing/2024/12 AI has the potential to help usher in a new, deeper breed of state standardized tests, but there are plenty of reasons for caution. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/will-ai-transform-standardized-testing/2024/12 /technology/what-teacher-pd-on-ai-should-look-like-some-early-models-are-emerging/2024/12 A more structured approach to professional development on AI is emerging. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/what-teacher-pd-on-ai-should-look-like-some-early-models-are-emerging/2024/12 /technology/ais-potential-in-special-education-a-researchers-view/2024/12 A researcher shares ways he's used generative AI tools effectively with special education students. And what not to do. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/ais-potential-in-special-education-a-researchers-view/2024/12 /technology/want-to-try-ai-with-english-learners-heres-where-to-start/2024/12 An English-learner researcher discusses what educators need to know before using the emerging technology. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/want-to-try-ai-with-english-learners-heres-where-to-start/2024/12 /technology/what-openais-pd-for-teacher-does-and-doesnt-do/2024/12 The course, created in collaboration with Common Sense Media, is a starting point, experts say. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:42:15 GMT /technology/what-openais-pd-for-teacher-does-and-doesnt-do/2024/12 /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/2024/12 Cellphone policies should be developed in consultation with students, teachers, and parents, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:54:30 GMT /technology/ed-dept-recommends-these-3-principles-to-develop-school-cellphone-policies/2024/12 /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 /technology/u-s-students-computer-literacy-performance-drops/2024/12 U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:45:43 GMT /technology/u-s-students-computer-literacy-performance-drops/2024/12 /technology/how-and-when-students-learn-to-type-in-charts/2024/11 More than two-thirds of school and district leaders say their school or district teaches keyboarding. How they do it differs. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:13:31 GMT /technology/how-and-when-students-learn-to-type-in-charts/2024/11