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There is a profound conceptual difference between superficial "EdTech" tools and comprehensive educational technology. Real innovation requires smart didactics that look far beyond the boundaries of the internet or basic software. #EducationalTechnology #EdTech #d1srupt5
October 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Join me for a virtual OTIS webinar to explore how to make instructional visuals editable in Canva and customize them for your learners!

Register HERE: otispd.com/events/view/...

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October 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The Oyster Bay-East Norwich district is redefining classroom technology with a teacher-guided AI approach that promises to enhance learning without replacing educators.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #EducationalTechnology #AIInClassrooms #ParentalInvolvement #NewYorkEducation
District outlines AI rules, classroom technology changes and a Nov. 16 Parent University
Superintendent and the director of technology described a grade-based approach to classroom AI, teacher-guided monitored AI for upper elementary, limits for early grades, device management practices, and announced a Parent University on Nov. 16 to familiarize families with AI and classroom platforms.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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An Audit Finds Serious Flaws in Research on AI in Education  #EdTech #AI #aiineducation #educationaltechnology #metaanalysis #classroomai #studentlearning

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An Audit Finds Serious Flaws in Research on AI in Education 
Does artificial intelligence help students learn? That’s a question many teachers and parents want answered, as the new educational technology is rapidly spreading in classrooms.  Normally,...
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October 26, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Reflecting on an engaging and thought-provoking session with @Dr Michael Kennedy at the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) Conference 2026! #cld26 #LearningDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #EducationalTechnology #ResearchToPractice
October 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Dr. Ramy Shaaban and his HEDI students in ITLS are building campus experiences in Roblox and Minecraft in collaboration with UMAC.

For more information check the website: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

#EdTech #EducationalTechnology #InstructionalDesign
A blue Roblox character holding a basketball on USU’s virtual campus.
October 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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The Norwalk Board of Education is taking bold steps to limit classroom screen time and enhance student safety, responding directly to parent concerns with new regulations.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #EducationalTechnology #ScreenTimeLimits #CommunityEngagement
Board previews districtwide limits on instructional screen time, scheduling town forum
The Norwalk Board of Education this week outlined a draft districtwide technology‑use regulation that would limit daily instructional screen time by grade, stop assigned Chromebooks for K–2 and keep YouTube blocked for elementary grades; officials scheduled staff training and a Nov. 10 community forum.
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October 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Supercharge your Classroom with Google Education Plus #EdTech #ClassroomTechnology #googleeducation #classroomtools #workspaceforlearning #educationaltechnology #schoolservices

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Supercharge your Classroom with Google Education Plus
Although Google provides a free version of their Workspace suite for schools, they also have paid tiers available for schools that are looking for more features and capabilities. I often get...
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October 18, 2026 at 3:38 AM
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The Role of Technology in Learning

Technology continues to reshape how people learn, communicate, and work. Galgotias University students can prepare for these changes by exploring digital tools and using them responsibly.

#GalgotiasUniversity #EducationalTechnology #DigitalLearning
October 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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What do learning, technology, design, and a great community have in common? 👀

USU ITLS! 💙

From academic opportunities to student-led events and connections, there's plenty to explore.

#EdTech #EducationalTechnology #InstructionalDesign
Navy blue and yellow informational flyer titled “What Is USU ITLS?” featuring an overview of Utah State University's Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences programs, including PhD, master's, and undergraduate HEDI degrees. The flyer highlights career opportunities, flexible learning options, application information, deadlines, and the ITLS Student Association. Three QR codes link to additional information. Navy blue and yellow flyer titled “Student Association,” introducing the ITLS Student Association (ITLSSA). It highlights professional development, community events, leadership opportunities, and ways for students and alumni to connect. The flyer includes QR codes for the events calendar, community webpage, and LinkedIn, along with a group photo of ITLS community members gathered around a picnic table outdoors.
October 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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🎓 Need help navigating HEDI?

Meet Anna Oborn, our HEDI Peer Advisor! She can help with course planning, questions about HEDI, and staying on track for graduation.

Have a question? Stop by the ITLS office Mondays or Tuesdays.

#EdTech #EducationalTechnology #InstructionalDesign
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October 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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📢 We are pleased to share that Eulàlia Massana Molera, a collaborator of ChildTech lab, has recently been appointed Director of the Teaching and Educational Technology Unit (UDUTE) at Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC).

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📢 We are pleased to share that Eulàlia Massana Molera, a collaborator of ChildTech lab, has recently been appointed Director of the Teaching and Educational Technology Unit (UDUTE) at Universitat de V...
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October 6, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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The district is taking bold steps to reshape screen-time policies, including pausing new apps and blocking YouTube for younger students.

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#OR #PolicyDevelopment #EducationalTechnology #ScreenTimeManagement
Board hears wide-ranging screen-time recommendations; motion for new policy fails for lack of a second
District presented implementation progress on screen-time recommendations — a pause on new apps, removal of gamified components in I-Ready, green-listing approved resources, K–1 iPad limits and YouTube blocked through middle school — and Director Weston moved to create an Edutech guardrail policy; the motion lacked a second.
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October 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Beaumont ISD is set to invest $11 million in a groundbreaking device modernization plan, swapping aging Chromebooks for iPads and MacBook Neos to enhance learning and reduce repair costs.

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Beaumont ISD proposes $11M device modernization plan, recommends Apple devices and buyback strategy
District staff recommended a preK–12 device modernization plan using iPads for early grades and MacBook Neos for upper grades and teachers, estimating a combined investment of about $11 million and annual payments near $2.8 million under financing, citing heavy repair costs on aging Chromebooks.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Beaumont ISD is urging a groundbreaking $11 million tech refresh to replace outdated Chromebooks with sleek Apple devices, addressing a critical "device cliff" that hinders student learning.

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Beaumont ISD proposes $11M device modernization, recommends Apple devices
District staff told the board that 63% of Chromebooks are beyond their life cycle, repairs topped 6,600 last year, and recommended a 14,585‑device refresh (iPads for PreK–2, MacBook Neos for grades 3–12) with an estimated $11M total cost and annual payments around $2.8M under a four‑year financing plan.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Discover how Oregon's school district is tackling web safety with advanced filtering and innovative management tools for student devices!

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#OR #DigitalSafety #EducationalTechnology #WebFiltering
IT staff explains web filtering, Jamf and non‑deletable history; Jamf Parent limited to take‑home devices
District IT staff told the board that filtering uses a two‑fold system (firewall and Apple education filters), that categories (games, adult content, gambling) are blocked and that Jamf Parent is available only for devices students take home (middle/high school). Staff also described non‑deletable web history and a site recategorization process.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Scarborough Public Schools is embarking on a transformative journey to redefine the role of educational technology, ensuring it aligns with effective teaching and learning goals.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #DataPrivacy #MainePublicSchools #EducationalTechnology #InstructionalGoals
Scarborough board maps yearlong plan to define intentional, safe use of educational technology
At a Sept. 17 workshop, Scarborough Public Schools staff outlined a three-part process — shared understanding (fall), evidence review (winter) and vision development (spring) — to craft a district vision for educational technology, and tied the work to a short-turnaround statewide study.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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🤖 Middle school students can explore AI and data science at the 2026 STEAM Expo! Students will use BBC micro devices to collect motion data and train machine learning models to recognize gestures.
📍 USU Uintah Basin | 📅 Oct. 1–2
#EdTech #EducationalTechnology #InstructionalDesign
STEAM Expo 2026 flyer featuring playful illustrations representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The event is October 1–2, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., at the USU Uintah Basin Roosevelt Campus.
September 25, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Reykdal warns Washington districts against relying solely on standalone AI for evaluations, emphasizing the importance of strong privacy protections in education technology.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #DataPrivacy #AIEthics #EducationalTechnology
Reykdal cautions districts on standalone AI, says OSPI monitoring iReady privacy concerns
Reykdal said AI is already embedded in many school technologies, cautioned against standalone AI evaluators for students or staff, and said OSPI is monitoring iReady and out‑of‑state allegations while relying on Washington's data privacy laws.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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The governance committee has set an ambitious timeline to finalize educational-technology policies, while maintaining a strict moratorium on device use for pre-K and kindergarten students.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #PolicyDevelopment #EducationalTechnology #StudentAccessibility
Governance committee sets timeline for educational-technology policy and confirms moratorium on devices and student AI
Committee adopted a timeline aiming for a February board vote on educational-technology policies and confirmed that devices and student AI uses remain blocked for pre‑K/k and students generally (exceptions for IEP/504), pending policy completion.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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A shocking audit reveals that 97% of popular school apps violate data privacy agreements, raising serious concerns about children's data being misused and sold.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #EducationalTechnology #ParentalConsent #DataPrivacy
Presenters cite audit finding most school apps out of compliance with data-privacy rules
Speakers said a BYU and Internet Safety Labs review of 100 commonly used apps found 97% out of compliance with Utah Data Privacy Agreements, with presenters citing specific percentages for data collection and ad-sharing.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Concord-Carlisle is taking a bold step by forming two new technology committees to ensure educational tools are safe, effective, and transparent for students!

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#MA #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #EducationalTechnology #StudentSafety
Concord–Carlisle launches two technology committees after parents press for stricter EdTech oversight
After public comments urging tighter limits on student device use and more transparency, the Concord–Carlisle district announced parallel instructional and community technology committees to review EdTech, AI policy, accessibility and data. Superintendent Laurie Hunter emphasized data gathering and educator input.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Just purchased this book, ironically on Amazon.

#BigTech #educationaltechnology #edtech #classroomtechnology #k12education #k12

Link to the book: a.co/d/04gS0Uhh
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September 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Lee Yong Moon announced exciting new guidelines for educational technology and AI, promising updates on their implementation this November!

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#VA #VirginiaEducation #CitizenPortal #EducationalTechnology #AIGuidelines
Board motions on educational technology and AI cited; superintendent update expected in November
Lee Yong Moon said the school board passed motions in July to set guidelines for educational technology and AI and that he expects an update from the superintendent in November on implementing that work.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM