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AI Technology Threatens Educational Equity for Marginalized Students: As schools across the United States rush to implement artificial intelligence for equity, access, and efficiency, it is important to recognize the potential harms of these technologies. https://lnkd.in/eUsAK3bu

Initial Teacher Education: how focusing on student wellbeing in module design and assessment not only enhanced student experience but also mitigated against use of AI in assessment. It also presents a strong case for the use of oral defence as an assessment method at undergraduate level. Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/exmV-bzv

The landscape of education is evolving with AI's rise, and it's clear that teachers are eager to keep pace. A striking 62% of educators are seeking guidance on using AI responsibly in the classroom, showing a proactive stance towards this transformative technology. It's not just about detection of AI usage; it's about integrating it effectively to enrich our teaching and prepare students for tomorrow. Let's empower our educators with the AI tools and training they need to lead the next generation. 🚀 #AIinEducation #EdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureOfLearning https://lnkd.in/eM2HzvWS

Back to the 'should we ban phones?' debate… (In the wake of the Irish Budget phone cover-gate) Blake Montgomery (The Guardian US) recently wrote about schools trialling a 'tech-free week' in his blog TechScape. From an educational standpoint, even a temporary shift to tech-free environments encourages us to revisit key cognitive development theories (Piaget, Vygotsky). Hands-on learning and social engagement have always been essential to intellectual growth. By setting aside devices, students reconnect with a more profound learning experience that fosters better cognitive processing and more meaningful, face-to-face interactions. During Castilleja School’s tech-free week, students reconnected with traditional social interactions—real conversations, collaboration, and even boredom, which is so often avoided yet critical for creativity and emotional development. As an anthropologist, I see this as a return to an embodied, relational mode of being. In our rush to embrace the convenience of digital life, we risk overlooking the human need for connection, reflection, and slower thinking. This brings to mind Durkheim's collective effervescence, where shared experiences create deeper social bonds (Oliver Sweet!). However, this isn’t about rejecting technology outright. The future our students are entering is one where digital tools will be integral. The real task is to help them manage technology in ways that enhance, rather than hinder, their well-being. The critical question is: how do we maintain control over our relationship with technology? How do we foster a digital balance that promotes human flourishing? Looking forward, technology will only become more embedded in our daily lives, from wearable devices to AI and augmented reality. The challenge for educators is to prepare students to critically engage with this increasingly intimate, yet potentially overwhelming, technoscape. At a societal level, we’re seeing a growing movement across the UK, Europe, and the US to regulate student screen time. Countries like France, Hungary, and the Netherlands have banned phones in schools, reflecting concern over the impact of excessive screen use on young people’s development. These policies must be thoughtfully designed (Ruth Guest) and should be seen as opportunities to cultivate digital resilience—the ability to manage technology in a healthy, sustainable way. Ultimately, leadership in this area requires a nuanced understanding of both the benefits and challenges of technology. I don't believe that bans are the only answer here; students need to be taught how to navigate the digital world responsibly and upskilled in WHY and HOW the technology feels so appealing as a constant escape. I advocate for an approach that integrates technology education into the curriculum, helping students understand the mechanics, societal impacts, and ethical considerations of digital citizenship. Only then can we prepare them to thrive in a tech-driven future.

Setser Group's wheelhouse. Let us know how we can help: Edweek’s 2023 "Year in Charts" has done a great job highlighting the impact of Generative AI in education (we love data). Here are some of the key highlights from their research: 1. Nearly 50% of educators expressed discomfort with AI even before the current school year began. 2. Teachers want more PD on Generative AI! 3. Student AI use is a major pain point. https://lnkd.in/e4VhAK-x.

Screen time is stolen time In the good old days, the triad of family, school, and street maintained the upbringing of youngsters. The Internet first replaced the street. Then, it conquered schools. Now, it’s swallowing families. The triad of upbringing has become screen, screen, screen. ... The starting point for discussing the digital failure of education may come from an unexpected source. The rapid proliferation of AI-writing (ChatGPT and other large language models) brings “digital educators” to a dead end. Immersed in everything digital, pupils readdress their essays and homework assignments to AI. This is a logical outcome of total digitalization. 

Thank you, WEG’s Diamonds in the Rough Virtual Conference Speaker and Assistive Technology Expert Joan Green, for sharing your thoughts concerning technology in schools: “As a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology specialist, I’m thrilled about the transformative potential of AI in education and beyond. It’s a game-changer for supporting diverse learners, especially those with special needs. We can’t afford to ignore AI—it’s the future, ready or not. We must embrace its capabilities to amplify, not impede, learning. By crafting forward-thinking policies and promoting responsible AI use, we can ensure it becomes a source of empowerment and educational success. Educators, families, tech specialists and administrators need to work together with our students in navigating AI to unlock truly positive and impactful outcomes.” Diamonds in the Rough is WEG’s annual conference for families of students with special learning needs in preschool through young adulthood and the educators and professionals who work with them. Each year, the conference is built around a theme unique to the special needs community. The 2024 theme is “AI in Education: Removing Obstacles & Realizing Potential.” Our speakers are Joshua J. Clark, Head of Landmark School, and Joan Lipman Green, Assistive Technology Specialist, Tech Advisor and Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy. The virtual conference will be held from 8:30am - 12pm EST on Friday, October 18. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezW2XRVW . Purchase tickets now at https://bit.ly/3YyWXDN . #neurodivergentparenting #neurodivergentcommunity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #neurodiversefamily #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismmom #autismmoms #autismsupport #Dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #AI #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #AIInnovation #AIinEducation #DMV #technology #TechInEducation https://lnkd.in/epi3eiHC

The genesis of this article is based on personal experiences, and is in no way indicative of lax in the school transportation experience across the U.S. The school transportation system in U.S is already among the best-of-breed worldwide. This article is more about how new and emerging technologies can further enhance the school transportation system, specifically, when it comes to kids with special needs. https://lnkd.in/g82mM6B4 #data #analytics #ai #ml #datascience #designedanalytics #aiot #iiot #edgeai

The genesis of this article is based on personal experiences, and is in no way indicative of lax in the school transportation experience across the U.S. The school transportation system in U.S is already among the best-of-breed worldwide. This article is more about how new and emerging technologies can further enhance the school transportation system, specifically, when it comes to kids with special needs. https://lnkd.in/g82mM6B4 #data #analytics #ai #ml #datascience #designedanalytics #aiot #iiot #edgeai

Thank you, Weinfeld Education Group, LLC’s Diamonds in the Rough Virtual Conference Speaker and Assistive Technology Expert Joan Green, for sharing your thoughts concerning technology in schools: “As a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology specialist, I’m thrilled about the transformative potential of AI in education and beyond. It’s a game-changer for supporting diverse learners, especially those with special needs. We can’t afford to ignore AI—it’s the future, ready or not. We must embrace its capabilities to amplify, not impede, learning. By crafting forward-thinking policies and promoting responsible AI use, we can ensure it becomes a source of empowerment and educational success. Educators, families, tech specialists and administrators need to work together with our students in navigating AI to unlock truly positive and impactful outcomes.” Diamonds in the Rough is WEG’s annual conference for families of students with special learning needs in preschool through young adulthood and the educators and professionals who work with them. Each year, the conference is built around a theme unique to the special needs community. The 2024 theme is “AI in Education: Removing Obstacles & Realizing Potential.” Our speakers are Joshua J. Clark, Head of Landmark School, and Joan Lipman Green, Assistive Technology Specialist, Tech Advisor and Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy. The virtual conference will be held from 8:30am - 12pm EST on Friday, October 18. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e4ypB5GH . Purchase tickets now at https://bit.ly/3YyWXDN . #neurodivergentparenting #neurodivergentcommunity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #neurodiversefamily #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismmom #autismmoms #autismsupport #Dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #AI #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #AIInnovation #AIinEducation #DMV #technology #TechInEducation WISER - DC https://lnkd.in/erNfJT4D... https://lnkd.in/ensGT-FP