by Emma | Aug 24, 2023 | Apps, Blog, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology, The Digital Divide
Few issues in education generate more controversy than generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI includes ChatBot tutors and programs like ChatGPT. On one hand, Generative AI tools can help overloaded teachers develop quizzes, study guides, summaries, and...
by Emma | Jul 27, 2023 | Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Pedagogy, Smartphones, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Children engage with digital media and devices at very young ages. According to a March 2020 poll by the Pew Research Center, parents reported that 35% of children two years or younger interacted with tablet computers. For this same age group, parents reported that...
by Emma | Jun 29, 2023 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Social Media, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment is every school’s duty. However, that duty isn’t limited to face-to-face instruction. Schools must also make sure that students are safe online and on school-owned devices. Online student safety became a major issue...
by Emma | Feb 23, 2023 | Apps, Blog, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
What Is ChatGPT and How Is It Used in Education? Recently, online AI (artificial intelligence) art generators dominated headlines. In January, Getty Images filed a lawsuit against Stability AI, who own the AI art generator Stable Diffusion. The lawsuit claims...
by Emma | Jan 12, 2023 | Blog, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Social Media, Teaching Topics, Technology
Technology is central in today’s classroom. In a special report, Education Week states that “[I]t might not be a tectonic shift yet, but the changes taking place in the K-12 tech landscape as a result of the coronavirus school closures are real and...
by Emma | Dec 15, 2022 | Apps, Creative Learning, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Interactive learning, Lesson Planning, Media Literacy, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Safe Learning Environment, Teaching Topics, Technology
Most schools require teachers to integrate technology into their lesson plans. This ensures that students acquire the technological skills they need. When looking at these tools on the internet, teachers should consider how they can help students learn new material in...
