ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

The stakes are high when it comes to equity in computer science education and in the broader tech industry. That was the message at “Black Tech Policy Week 2022,” a recent online event hosted by the Black Tech Futures Research Institute.

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APRIL 12, 2024

COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. I’d say it’s technocentrism , a concept introduced by Seymour Papert, renowned mathematician, learning theorist and edtech pioneer. So what is this philosophy? Even our pedagogies model this thinking.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Here are quick, safe spots to send students for research: BrainPop. Digital Vaults –research a topic, curate resources. KidsConnect–Kids research. Smithsonian Quest –sign up your class; student research/explore with the Smithsonian. Zanran –statistics and data research. Citation Machine. CyberSleuth Kids.

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Northeastern University

JUNE 21, 2023

Program implementation is supported by The Center for STEM Education enhancing research placements with daily homerooms, lunchtime sessions, field trips, professional development, and Arduino workshops. I.Zeid, C.Duggan Co-PI) program.

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ED Surge

APRIL 27, 2023

Some researchers are exploring one that might sound trivial but actually could be quite thorny: What should these computer-generated educational assistants look and sound like? How do we create online tutors who are approachable and we want to learn from?’” The tech itself raises a host of challenging questions.

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APRIL 9, 2024

AI summarization unlocks this potential, fostering a learning environment that values both broad understanding and in-depth analysis – all thanks to AI precision. AI summarization unlocks this potential, fostering a learning environment that values both broad understanding and in-depth analysis – all thanks to AI precision.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Challenges and Solutions in Mathematics College professors frequently adopt a lecture-based approach, emphasizing theory over practice. The question then arises: How can students adapt to this new learning environment while maintaining their enthusiasm and comprehension? But what makes mathematics the lingua franca of computer science?

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

In case you are not familiar with neural networks or have not used AI-based tools, you will be surprised to learn that solutions like ChatGPT tend to use the principles of transformer architecture. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jodi Williams, discusses: A New Approach to Learning Through AI Tools. Content Analysis Learning. .

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2023

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology think they may have a way to keep the chatbots honest. ChatGPT doesn’t care about facts, it just cares about what’s the next most-probable word in a string of words,” explains Sandeep Kakar, a research scientist at Georgia Tech. It has problems saying, ‘I don’t know.’” So Ashok K.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day.

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Futurum

JULY 5, 2023

How are advances in technology improving dietary research? To overcome these challenges, dietitians Professor Deborah Kerr and Associate Professor Carol Boushey have teamed up with computer engineer Associate Professor Fengqing (Maggie) Zhu. How can technology improve dietary assessment?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Keyboarding is a topic that most parents want their children to learn and many schools don’t have time to teach. Why learn keyboarding? As soon as students use a computer. Here–briefly–is a summation of the research: 1 Why Learn Keyboarding. Week 1 (this article). Week 2 (click when available).

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MARCH 1, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Should they keep their children away from computers or just off the internet? Just as in their neighborhood, they must learn them. More importantly, it leads to a conversation with your child about what they’re researching and why a particular site is relevant. Check ‘history’ on your child’s computer.

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ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2024

The origins of AI have been traced back to 1950 when Alan Turing published “ Computer Machinery and Intelligence ,” which proposed a test of machine intelligence called The Imitation Game. Since then, AI research has grown, and the fruits of that labor have evolved into its integration into our everyday lives. However, it is necessary.

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APRIL 18, 2023

How machine learning is revolutionising materials science Published: Research in materials science and engineering is crucial for developing materials that can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. A digital abundance All areas of science have benefited from the rise of computation and the internet. “We

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ED Surge

MARCH 1, 2024

I went to my eye doctor and learned I was suffering from a retinal detachment that required surgery. One of the toughest parts was that I could no longer look at a computer screen for long periods of time, which was a key element of so many of my classes. My friends, acquaintances and even some professors treated me differently.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer. Published: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) link the brain directly to external computers, allowing users to do something just by thinking it. TALK LIKE A … COMPUTER SCIENTIST. Brains and computers share lots of similarities. How do BCIs work?

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JANUARY 2, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The pandemic has largely changed public perceptions about the appropriate use of technology for young people, argues Katie Davis, associate professor in the information school at the University of Washington. And in theory, these do seem like good ways to enhance the learning experience,” Davis says.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cloud computing are transforming businesses. Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. Machine learning engineer One of the best technology jobs of the future is as a machine learning engineer.

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Futurum

JULY 14, 2022

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. TALK LIKE AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHER.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. using research authentically. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. Reading, writing, research, speaking/listening.

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JUNE 13, 2022

So what are the absolute basics you should learn this summer that will make a difference in your Fall class? Here are fifteen ideas that will still leave you time to enjoy sunsets and hang out with friends: Learn basic tech problems. There’s a lot to be learned from failure. Learn from others and share your knowledge.

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MARCH 15, 2023

When I first addressed this issue fifteen years ago, it was all about replacing traditional classroom tools with one on a computer. For example, book reports were typed on the computer instead of handwritten, or math facts were practiced with a math game instead of flash cards. But that quickly became cumbersome. Where is the tool?

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. In 2019, he returned to the classroom to further develop Flipped and Mastery Learning.

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JUNE 12, 2023

No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Overview/Big Ideas Students learn how to live in the digital world of internet websites, copy-righted images, and virtual friends who may be something different. _Have students return to their seats and log onto the computer. What did they learn?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. It’s a classic idea : In the 1600s it was the basic model of evaluation at Oxford and Cambridge (with the grilling by professors done in Latin), and it was pretty much what Socrates did to his students.

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CoderZ

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learning something new can feel scary or overwhelming. Establishing a growth mindset for our students when it comes to coding (and learning in general) is paramount. They might have an inner belief that’s telling them “I am not good with computers” or “Science isn’t for me”. This is contributing to a fixed mindset.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Now that so much college work is done digitally in learning management systems, many colleges are trying to analyze student data from those platforms to predict which students need help. That’s the question tackled by a research paper published this week. That’s the question tackled by a research paper published this week.

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ED Surge

APRIL 13, 2023

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U. I would have expected more than that,” he told EdSurge.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It suggests that people have a dominant side of their brain, which influences their thinking and learning styles. Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Teaching technology is a difficult profession because people learn in different ways and at different rates. However, one thing that can make it easier for students to learn is for teachers to include instructions on basic academic skills like vocabulary, keyboarding, digital citizenship, and research. How to Teach Research.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But separate from that hype, virtual reality is already being used at colleges in ways that seem more mainstream, as a tool that has the potential to enhance teaching and learning. Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2023

In them, an animated avatar made to look like the 19th-century computing pioneer Ada Lovelace taught the basics of the Python programming language. We want to make it much easier to make these teaching videos,” said Deepak Sekar, co-founder and CEO of Prof Jim, named in honor of one of his former professors at Stanford University.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation. Certain tech requirements can be common between school and work, such as research capabilities, project management, and effective communication tools.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Here they are–my top 10 lists for 2022 : 19 Great Research Websites for Kids. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Tech Tip #103: 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers.

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