Barclay Lincoln Burns

Educators Wrestle with the real-life applications of the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan - insights from David Miyashiro, Eileen Belastock, CETL, Bonnie Chelette, and D'Andre Weaver, Ph.D. I love this quote: "Holistic planning also means encouraging teachers to ask, “Why am I using this technology? What am I using it for, and how is it helping?” There should be a balance between work that’s on the computer and work that isn’t." #edtech #k12education

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AI Literacy for Teachers: Best Practices and Tools Need to get up-to-speed on how AI can help your students? Read this guide to learn about AI best practices and transformative tools for K-12 educators and students. The 3 best practices for educators using AI: 1. Focus on Pedagogical Value 2. Ensure Equity and Accessibility 3. Maintain Human Oversight https://lnkd.in/ewP84pWT

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The 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizons report focuses on the impact of AI on education. The full report takes longer to read if you opt to click on the links to supporting resources. With apologies to Cliff Notes, I've attempted to provide a comprehensive overview. The quality of the content is worth downloading the report and referring to it from time-to-time as you consider increasing the level of AI activity at your institution. https://lnkd.in/eByXDdj9

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Students thrive when given the opportunity to engage with real-world challenges. This approach is backed by decades of research showing that hands-on, practical learning prepares students for future success. https://bit.ly/4eS376Y Adding this new #EdResearch to a growing list exploring the impact of #ProjectBasedLearning. Stanford Accelerator for Learning

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I recommend following Brita Lindsey, EdD-Chief Academic Consultant/Counselor, in this blog series as she explores how the shift to online learning has affected your student's educational journey and explores the challenges you have observed in aligning online coursework with graduation requirements. Visit www.elevate-e-learning.com to get automatic blog updates. #onlineschool #virtualschool #graduationrate #schoolimprovement #elearning #digitalcourse

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Excited to share our upcoming webinar! 🎉 As educators, we all know the challenge of keeping students engaged in online learning. That's why I'm thrilled about this 30-minute power session on supercharging Canvas Pages with Stackle. #EdTech #CanvasLMS #ActiveLearning

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Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. https://lnkd.in/gzvWBGhS

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From voice cloning to image manipulation, the misuse of generative AI tools can't be ignored. This piece shares practical insights and resources to help administrators, educators, and school leaders respond effectively to this new reality. https://lnkd.in/gi_pRedZ #indyschools #education #AI

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AI has the potential to significantly enhance educational assessment by providing personalized, continuous feedback to students. AI can incorporate formative assessment into everyday learning, providing immediate feedback and support. This can lead to more efficient learning and reduce reliance on high-stakes, summative tests. This continuous feedback loop can keep students engaged and motivated while reducing the stress associated with traditional exams. While AI cannot eliminate the need for some assessment forms, it can offer more comprehensive and nuanced evaluations than standardized tests alone. Through interactive simulations and real-world scenarios, AI can analyze complex skills like critical thinking and creativity. Additionally, AI-powered tools can automate grading, freeing teachers' time to focus on personalized instruction and creating engaging learning experiences. By leveraging AI's ability to analyze data and identify learning gaps, educators can provide targeted support and tailor learning pathways for each student. This shift towards AI-driven assessment promises a more equitable and effective education system that fosters individual growth and prepares students for future challenges.

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Spot on Chris! "We need to stop thinking of AI as an enemy of learning, a tool for cheating, and start thinking of AI as an unprecedented tool to accelerate learning." - Chris Unger Learn more! https://lnkd.in/eXwy6KWr

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“Sustaining and scaling innovation in education is not about jumping on the latest technology bandwagon. It’s about thoughtful, deliberate growth that places student learning at the center. By creating structured pathways for innovation and fostering collaboration between IT and instructional teams, school districts can ensure that the tools they adopt are not only exciting but transformative—and built to last.” Thank you to Education Technology Insights for the opportunity to share our framework. See the complete tech framework at http://stvra.in/itf #innovation #EdTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfLearning

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Ideally, a robust system should have both capabilities: - A tagging structure for content attributes - An integrated standards alignment feature for the content itself

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Budget constraints are nothing new in higher ed. And hardware replacement represents a big expenditure. 💰💰💰 Traditional replacement plans require you to maintain both the hardware and software of your on-campus devices. And you also need to figure out what to do with older models. All of this costs time and money.⏳⏳⏳ Thin client computing gives you a way to control costs without limiting student and faculty access. Check out our recent post to see how thin client computing can take pressure off your replacement plan without sacrificing accessibility. 💻💻💻 https://lnkd.in/eY5P6Erz

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How is your school's enrollment? While overall enrollment has remained relatively stable, underlying trends suggest potential challenges for school districts in the future. #educationalinnovation360 #publicschools, #enrollmenttrends, #K12education https://lnkd.in/gBACdyke

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Exploring the intriguing world of topology in K-12 Math. Dive into my latest post to discover how integrating topics like knot theory and Euler's Polyhedron Formula can transform math learning.

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I am excited to share this blog post as a preview for the session that Adam King and I will present at Online Learning Consortium's Accelerate in Orlando in November! Check out the specific examples of educational innovations in the post for more on what Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is doing with #generativeAI.

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We’re honored to partner with renowned experts and researchers to provide free resources aimed to help increase your knowledge of the Science of Reading, writing and building knowledge. Explore below! 👉 https://mhed.us/4cdhP7d #Education #Teaching #Literacy

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Check out how teachers are integrating robotics into #ELA and #Math lessons with #VEXRobotics 123! Head over to the VEX PD+ Professional Learning Community (PLC) to read more about this: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDCn8vuK

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