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Hey Google Educators! If you're a Google Champion we have an incredible learning opportunity just for you! Earn your ISTE Certification alongside other Google Champs. A special Google for Education cohort starts October 15th - check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q02MCh8-0

Find your community: Join Connect's Affinity Groups! Connect provides five affinity groups for educators who identify with similar backgrounds or identities to connect, share experiences in the education space, and build long-term relationships. Join an affinity group on Connect, an inclusive online community platform powered by ASCD + ISTE. Here, every educator is welcomed and valued: https://hubs.ly/Q02L_tTV0

The second edition of Kristen Mattson, Ed.D.'s Digital Citizenship in Action includes tips for creating a digital space where students can try something new, grow through mistakes, and learn what it means to be a citizen in different spaces. Get your copy to enjoy “Spotlight Stories” from teachers engaged with participatory #DigCit that demonstrate how these ideas play out in actual classrooms. Check out activities for elementary and secondary students along with even more resources than before! Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02L_vqb0

#BackToSchool season gives many of us a chance to take measured risks. During #ISTELive 24, we asked students and educators about risks they've taken that lead to great rewards. When did YOU take a risk that worked out?

Still getting over jetlag from my recent trip to Toyko and Seoul to engage AI Innovators hosted by Google for Education and to meet with the Ministry of Education, Korea and Korea National University of Education (KNUE). Some learnings: 1. Educators were using AI in support of all ages and subject matter areas, including math, literacy, second language instruction but also music, art, and makerspaces. 2. The efficiency of using AI to design and implement personalized instruction that is generated by the teacher created a tipping point for educators. They used this material to flip their classrooms allowing their students to be much more similarly prepared for shared classroom time. This completely changed how they could use that time, leading to deeper conversations in class. 3. Educators reported efficiencies of 30% to 300% on using AI after their initial investment. 4. Some educators used AI to encourage young students to create more art by offering personalized, encouraging feedback on their creations. This feedback was found to be more helpful and supportive than parental feedback. 🤔 5. Educators used AI to expand the breadth of brainstorming among students leading to more ideas to build upon, leading to more creative solutions being ultimately generated. AI became a companion to their creative output. 6. One administrator used AI to scaffold the communication of newly hired educators who were still learning how to communicate effectively with parents and peers. For example, they created an interface where new teachers could select a particular report card profile (X grade in Y subject area) and it would offer starter phrases and suggestions for how to discuss these topics with anxious parents. The Deputy Minister of Education for Korea shared that they are rolling out AI digital textbooks over the next three years with a vision to completely replace their paper textbooks with personalized, AI-powered instructional resources. Their motto is "5 million [customized] textbooks for 5 million learners." This is a massive, audacious undertaking. We discussed the need for professional learning for teachers and how digital citizenship concepts might be integrated into classrooms as part of the effort. It is clear that we are only scratching the surface of how AI can be integrated into learning experiences. While I continue to believe that the most powerful uses of AI in education will come from using it to level up our pedagogy, there is no doubt that the efficiencies it provides will be a door opener for many, many educators to make the leap to using it regularly. ISTE ASCD

Proud (and thankful) to be an ISTE Certified Educator - read #ISTEcertified educator Susan Aplin's experience: https://hubs.ly/Q02LP0zK0 #ISTEcert #ProfessionalDevelopment

Don’t be a Wallflower, It’s Networking Hour! #ISTEmembers, join our FREE networking workshop on August 21 from 1-2 p.m. ET. Learn how to maximize your connections and build a thriving professional network! Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q02Lzc2C0

Join us for our Uniting Voices Webinar on August 19th at 1 PM ET to explore the transformative power of diverse books in fostering well-rounded, empathetic learners. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this roundtable discussion is packed with valuable insights and resources. Learn from ISTE + ASCDcommunity leaders and discover how diverse classroom libraries can transform your students' learning journey: 🗣️ Michelle C. S., National Board Certified Teacher and founder of the Restful Teacher™ and LCT-E Learning Solutions®. 🗣️ Sean Arnold, (they/them), ISTE Community Leader, Director of School Pathways 🗣️ Sarah Thomas, PhD, Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools, co-author of the ISTE Digital equity series, Closing the Gap, and founder of EduMatch movement. 🗣️ Julia Torres, Language Arts Educator, Librarian, and co-author of Liven Up Your Library. Join us to delve into the importance of a diverse classroom library: https://hubs.ly/Q02LpWFF0

Get ready for an amazing school year with ISTE U courses as low at $25. The Fall 2024 courses are open for enrollment through October 7. Enroll today! https://hubs.ly/Q02LgR760

Empower students to excel in a digital age! Discover how the ISTE Standards equip learners to be creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, innovators, and collaborative leaders. Let's shape a future where technology drives student success. Explore the transformative power of ISTE Standards today! https://hubs.ly/Q02L4C1M0 #EdTech #DigitalLearning