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Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

ED Surge

Zarek Drozda, director of the nonprofit Data Science for Everyone, says his organization has seen interest in offering AI and data science coursework increase among school districts, with the number of states launching data initiatives increasing from one to 29 over the past four years.

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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

ED Surge

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But for very good reasons, there’s still a limit to the kind of hands-on science coursework that colleges can, ahem , deliver remotely. Institutions are using virtual reality programs to immerse students in laboratory simulations.

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Can the Metaverse Improve Learning? New Research Finds Some Promise

ED Surge

The study took place with about 100 middle school students taking a brief “virtual field trip” to learn about climate science. The paper noted an obvious logistical benefit to virtual field trips over getting on a bus for an in-person outing.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

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A well-maintained digital library enhances productivity and allows you to focus more on learning and less on logistics. High school students often have a mix of core subjects, such as math, science, and English, along with electives or advanced placement (AP) courses.

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Qweebi: Transforming STEM Education with a Virtual Makerspace

Vivify Stem

Between expensive materials, limited class time, and logistical headaches, running engaging STEM projects in the classroom can be overwhelming. Logistical difficulties Storage, setup, cleanup, and safety concerns make STEM projects a challenge to run smoothly. Tune into our podcast episode below to learn more!

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Top 5 Trends in Virtual Reality for Education

PCS Edventures

Schools and universities are using VR to bridge the gap between theory and practice , allowing students to explore science, history, and technology in fully immersive environments. Why It Matters: Removes financial and logistical barriers to traditional field trips. Improves concept retention and understanding of complex topics.

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The Sound Of The Future: My Experience Piloting ChatGPT Voice In The Classroom

Cool Cat Teacher

The Genesis of an Idea So, to aid this process, I created a unique GPT setup, ensuring it suggested only age-appropriate activities, and made TRAVEL Assistant , which stands for: Teaching Resourceful Adventurous Values-based Enjoyable Logistical This setup allowed my students to interact with ChatGPT by typing or speaking into my phone.

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