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What We Can Learn from China About Using AI Assessment in Schools
China may be leading the race in implementing artificial intelligence in schools. The Chinese are using AI to evaluate student behavior and learning. The country has developed an ambitious roadmap that will not only launch AI in education but eventually permeate to all other industries – and the world – by 2030. Two of the ...Why We Must Teach Our Teachers Computational Thinking
Computational thinking isn’t new. Three decades ago, Seymour Papert introduced computational thinking when he developed the concept of bricolage, which is the construction of something new from many sources. He rightly understood the significance of computers, and with computational thinking, he surmised that they would not only be an integral part of our educational process, ...3 Ways That AI Brings Out the Worst in Education
Listen to the tech gurus, and they’ll tell you that AI in education is the future. They may not be too far off base, because educators have discovered several benefits of using artificial intelligence, including improved compliance, efficient workflow procedures, and personalized learning. Most teachers appreciate the ease with which they can gather and analyze ...When a School’s IT Faces AI Automation
Artificial intelligence in schools has provoked plenty of speculation among educators about the implications for its use. Teachers and administrators have long debated whether AI could ever automate their jobs, forcing educators to find other careers. Could AI automate school IT, and if so, what happens to everyone’s job, especially in the IT department? It’s ...What is the Difference Between Deep Learning and Deeper Learning?
A reader sent me an email that asked The Tech Edvocate to explain the difference between deep learning and deeper learning, and I decided to write a blog responding to their query. The short answer is that deep learning is all about tech and machine learning, and deeper learning is all about cognition and critical ...9 Ways That Artificial Intelligence Helps Improve Student Outcomes
I receive a lot of correspondence from teachers, professors, and education administrators who are interested in finding our out how they can leverage artificial intelligence in PreK-12 and higher education. More specifically, they want to find out how they can use artificial intelligence to improve student outcomes. I usually respond by referring them to some ...
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