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The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Faces an Unclear Future

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Faces an Unclear Future | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"In early 2024, the Senate garnered enough support to potentially pass the Kids Online Safety Act—a major privacy law focused on content moderation for minors. Though the bill does not seem to cover higher education institutions, the EDUCAUSE Policy team will be asking for clarification about whether certain scenarios would create compliance concerns for colleges and universities."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"KOSA mandates that platforms offer options to limit the amount of time a minor can spend on a covered platform, parental tools to manage a minor's account, and a reporting mechanism for users to report harm to a minor."

Ashish Kumar's curator insight, April 28, 7:47 PM
Only work and no play will make your child dull. But only playing and no work will bring in devastation. But again the fifty-fifty scenario will make him jack of all trades and master of non. Now if like two decades before I would have been a school boy the plrthro of emotions would have been different but the truth is how much time a person should spent on leisure/co-cirricular activities follows the same set of arguements from time to time since ages. The beggining of social platform from Orkut to Facebook to Insta Reels to Dark and Mariana Trench Web had been remarkable and the ground reality is that it is not a welcoming arena where everyone is invited to share their thoughts and ideas. A highly charged up atmosphere that causes a discomfort to the internet users and abundance of restrictions also is followed by a competitive structure that always tries to expel the online writers to leave the platform only never to return. The online mailing system which initialky resisted junk and spam mail has now alltogether distant itself from this discussion and question beforehand is how many offices or instituitions are using online mailing platform to send and recieve official letters.
Here we have to keep in mind that the senators are using the legal remedy to provide the online security to the kids. Their are lots and lots of online teaching websites that now a days are considered necessary for the overall individualistic development of child. Concept based learning has finally found it's niche and even after so much effort it is still at present is marked with those segments that could harm your child the process of their development is now to be put under matter of investigation. As I could tell you that these spotted webcasts will also readily defend themselves that being governed by experts we do not venture in uncharted spheres. So on the whole the legal gaurdian can found themselves in tight spit that wether this symbiotic relationship is in actual terns is not a selection based process from where the unknown neighbourers are luring their child for dubious roles in society.
From the preseption of surroundings one thing is sure that governmental agencies can not seep in through the whole online/internet facility how so ever hard they try because from the beggining their approach was to tackel all together different elements to use internet facility to be used as medium for spreading their propaganda. Now will the investigating agencies or law makers will say that all along they missed ir ignored boigeyman as their were spellboynd to entrap nit highlight which could have been much more worthy. They have drained their ebergy so very much that the close vigil will ve only on those webcasters that had invited them to do so. I do not know the status of blame game that must be taking place within in which arguements unsurmountable must have been given by people among the colored and painted communities that are to resolve their own personnel intrests.
If this is true that time wasted and the cyst firmed by those who were to nabbed has caught the security giving segment napping. Now when nobody is innocent and heavy discussion has already been taken which reconfirmed the hypocracy of those who reap the goodness but claim to be simple. When a class outcast knows that lawmakers are not dutybound I doubt the purpouse of saying caught unawared. Straightaway this time the creaters of loop are given task to build fort. Ashish . avaid480@gmail.com. India . Area Pincode 134102
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UTRGV Summer Incentive: Get Up To $2,000 For Your Graduate Education

UTRGV Summer Incentive: Get Up To $2,000 For Your Graduate Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Summer 2024 at UTRGV just got better! Grad students can be eligible for up to $2,000!

If you've been waiting to start your Master's degree in Educational Technology, here's a great reason for starting this summer. Visit: http://utrgv.edu/edtech


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EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"UTRGV is pleased to announce a new incentive program to encourage summer enrollment among new graduate students. Effective immediately, all new graduate students enrolling in summer courses will be eligible for a $2,000 or a $1,000 incentive. This initiative is designed to boost summer enrollment and support our graduate students financially during their studies.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to all new graduate students enrolling for the first time in the summer terms.

 

  • Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours($2,000) or 3 credit hours ($1,000) to qualify."
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3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes

3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A modern data solution gives educators immediate insights to make informed decisions that positively impact student success.
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"The right data management is make-or-break in student success"

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Unleashing the Power of Edtech in Early Elementary Education

Explore the role of edtech in early elementary education with Khan Academy Kids. Discover how our platform, designed for PreK-2 learners, fosters cognitive development, digital literacy, and a love for learning. Unlock your child's potential today.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Studies demonstrate that early exposure to technology profoundly impacts cognitive development. Introducing edtech tools at a young age lays the foundation for future academic success and digital literacy."

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Microsoft Introduces VASA-1 — Turn An Image Into Talking Faces In Real-Time

"VASA (which stands for Visual Affective Skills Animation) is a framework for generating lifelike audio-driven talking face videos from a single image."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Microsoft just dropped a new AI tool, Vasa-1, that transforms a 2D portrait image into a much better-looking talking or singing video based on an audio clip input."

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Practical Insights: Incorporating ChatGPT in Language Education and Beyond

Practical Insights: Incorporating ChatGPT in Language Education and Beyond | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Using the voice capabilities in ChatGPT to enrich interactive learning experiences could signal a new era in education and course design.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"In language education, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a possibility; it is a reality unfolding in classrooms worldwide."

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How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their Jobs

How Educators Are Using AI to Do Their Jobs | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Educators are slowly experimenting with AI tools in a variety of ways, according to EdWeek Research Center survey data.

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"More than a year since ChatGPT and other generative AI tools entered the K-12 scene, educators are slowly experimenting with them."

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6 questions to advance media literacy, digital citizenship

6 questions to advance media literacy, digital citizenship | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Lacking a comprehensive national media literacy framework, schools can draw on several state and association models, NASBE said.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"While technology is constantly evolving, the media literacy skills students obtain in K-12 can carry forward throughout their lives"

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Could AI Help Overcome the Scarcity Mindset and Transform the Higher Education Landscape?

Could AI Help Overcome the Scarcity Mindset and Transform the Higher Education Landscape? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
To help learners succeed and provide them with socioeconomic mobility, higher ed must make sure learning opportunities are abundant, personalized and easy to access.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Just as the invention of the printing press did in 1436, the commercial evolution of the internet in the 1980s and launch of the World Wide Web in 1993 transformed the sharing of knowledge, the introduction of GenAI/LLMs has the potential to radically overturn the existing monopoly on knowledge sharing and expertise, enabling more learners to both access and gain value from information and knowledge."

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EdTech Apps: Will They Solve Current Education Problems?

EdTech Apps: Will They Solve Current Education Problems? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Dive into how EdTech apps can revolutionize learning by offering personalized, cost-effective programs for students, teachers, and schools.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"EdTech apps [can] revolutionize learning by offering personalized programs for students, teachers, and schools, leading to cost savings and improved outcomes worldwide."

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Hackers Are After Student Data. Here’s Why

Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"In addition to pristine credit records, students are at greater risk when their identities are stolen because nobody checks their spending activity."

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Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of AI in Education 4.0

"This report explores the potential for artificial intelligence to benefit educators, students and teachers. Case studies show how AI can personalize learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and integrate into curricula."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"The report stresses the importance of responsible deployment, addressing issues like data privacy and equitable access. Aimed at policymakers and educators, it urges stakeholders to collaborate to ensure AI's positive integration into education systems worldwide leads to improved outcomes for all."

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New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce

New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Stakeholders from K-12, higher ed, industry, and government are convening to outline AI skills and workforce development policies.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development."

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There Are Two Ways to Use AI to Improve Your Teaching: Only One Is Right

"You could have amazing lesson plans that excite your students to be in your class, but you’re just not doing what it takes to create them. Once you accept that and decide to use AI to create those lessons, you will discover AI’s magic in helping you create the kind of classroom environment you want."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"What Most Teachers Get Wrong With AI. When most teachers first use ChatGPT, they have no idea what to ask ChatGPT what to do."

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Advancing Online Graduate Education: Integrating Quality Matters Feedback to Enhance Course Templates

Advancing Online Graduate Education: Integrating Quality Matters Feedback to Enhance Course Templates | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online courses, a mission mandated by the State University System of Florida’s 2025 Strategic Plan for Online Education. 
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Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction. Funds For Learning submits responses directly to the FCC."

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Are bots taking over the internet?

"A report by cybersecurity specialists Imperva concludes that almost half of internet traffic already comes from non-human sources; that’s to say it’s initiated by the activity of bots."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Robots can now create content of all kinds, and consume it: from updates on social networks to news on media and music, fueling dumb schemes that move money flows based on even dumber metrics."

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9 Best AI Video Generators (May 2024)

"Below you will find a more detailed and complete review of the best AI video makers on the market."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"AI-based image generators are still in their infancy. Most of the tools have the capability of analyzing your video content or video scripts to choose matching assets to the scenes. But to generate something like cartoons, films, or other such video content, you still rely on cameras and professionals."

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The Latest Battle Against Fraud: Malicious Actors Harnessing GenAI

The Latest Battle Against Fraud: Malicious Actors Harnessing GenAI | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Every time we enjoy the arrival of new technology, hackers always lie in wait to use this tech to prey on lagging defenses or users who are still learning the ropes.

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Fraud has evolved so much in the past few decades, and there’s no reason for it to stop innovating. Our security must grow as fast, if not faster, to protect ourselves from fraud tomorrow."

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How Schools Should Reassess Cybersecurity Due to AI

How Schools Should Reassess Cybersecurity Due to AI | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
As AI grows in the educational space, more adaptive cybersecurity measures are needed to protect students and teachers
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"With the push to integrate AI in schools, questions may arise about how safe it is to use AI platforms, especially with children involved."

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Net neutrality is back. What does that mean for schools?

Net neutrality is back. What does that mean for schools? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The FCC restored a national standard that prevents providers from creating “pay-to-play internet fast lanes,” which could help ease the digital divide.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Net neutrality prohibits broadband providers from throttling or deprioritizing data-intensive services and applications, enabling schools to harness their full potential"

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8 Reasons Why Microcredentials Are Popular

8 Reasons Why Microcredentials Are Popular | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

What are microcredentials and why can they elevate your career despite the fast pace of the modern job market?

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"As industries change fast, being able to learn new skills quickly is becoming increasingly important, and microcredentials [can] make it easy to stay competitive."

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Is It Fair and Accurate for AI to Grade Standardized Tests? 

Is It Fair and Accurate for AI to Grade Standardized Tests?  | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Using technology to score essays is nothing new. Written responses for the GRE, for example, have long been scored by computers. A 2019 investigation by Vice found that at least 21 states use natural language processing to grade students’ written responses on standardized tests."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Because of the consequences low test scores can have for students, schools and districts, the shift to use technology to grade standardized test responses raises concerns about equity and accuracy."

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ChatGPT 5: Release Date, Features & Prices

"OpenAI’s ChatGPT 5 is set to arrive soon, bringing with it a whole range of new features."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"ChatGPT 5 is said to bring improved contextual understanding and AI agents capable of operating autonomously — no humans involved."

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One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach

One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
There is one shift that will radically improve asynchronous discussions: a structured conversation system (Coker, 2022). A structured conversation system (SCS) is as easy as 1-2-3.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Evaluating current practices will inform instructors on what shifts, if any, are needed. Here are five major problems in current asynchronous online discussion designs."

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Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness

Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Useful school transparency requires a shift from simply providing information to actively ensuring its comprehension and usability.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"Bridging the gap between policy documents and stakeholders empowers educators, students, and families"

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Designing a GPT Tutor for High School Students

Designing a GPT Tutor for High School Students | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Using a framework called PROMPT to design a GPT tutor allows teachers to build their own AI classroom assistants.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

"The process for making a customized AI classroom assistant starts with logging into ChatGPT Plus: The $20/month subscription includes access to plug-ins, GPT Builder"

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