District Technology Director for the Storm Lake CSD. My passion is working with teachers to show them the possibilities technology offers for student learning.
I was at the Republican National Convention yesterday. At the end of a press conference on behalf of the DNC and Biden campaign, I had some thoughts to share.
During our first #ISTELive Mainstage, futurist @sineadbovell wowed the audience with her insights on AI and how we need to help shift the way students learn.
ALT An individual gives a presentation, standing with outstretched arms in front of a celestial-themed background. They wear a dark knee-length dress. A bold quote is displayed beside them: "In a world where we have these smart systems alongside us writing things and reading things to us, kids need to learn how to read better, more deeply and at younger ages. They need to think more critically about the ideas in what they are reading." Attributed to Sinead Bovell, futurist and the founder of WAYE, with the event details "ISTE U June 22-24" included.
Should we use AI or not in the classroom? @emollick says we’ve gotten past that question on the #ISTELive 24 stage. It’s here no matter what. Trackers can’t properly track - Using AI to see if a student used AI doesn’t work.
Join me today at #ISTELive for:
🧔 Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
📆 Mon, June 24 @ 4:30pm
📍 Bluebird Ballroom 2BC
🔗 Details & links at bit.ly/curts-iste24
Come for the beard, stay for the tools!
@ISTEofficial @GoogleForEdu
Time to level up before the next school year — or during ⏰ Dive into new features coming to a classroom near you that will drive efficiency, increase accessibility, & make learning personal for students, all with the help of AI 📚 goo.gle/3xvGp4w#ISTELive 24
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🚨NEWS: @ASCD @ISTEOfficial will receive funding from @Microsoft to advance artificial intelligence (AI) for learning. We will be working closely on Transforming Teacher Preparation, a project to equip future educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use AI for teaching and learning. iste.org/news/iste-and-ascd-…#ISTELive
Join us in reimagining learning to enhance student success! @ASCD @ISTEofficial released the Transformational Learning Principles highlighting the most essential elements of effective learning. The principles are endorsed by @AASAHQ & @NASSP. Learn more: iste.ascd.org/transformation…
ALT This image features a diagram titled "Transformational Learning Principles" by ASCD and ISTE, illustrating eight core principles for enhancing student success, endorsed by NASSP and AASA, set against a dark blue background with text promoting the reimagining of learning.
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1. "Cultivate Belonging" - This section discusses enhancing student safety, building physical skills, and fostering creativity and collaboration in learning spaces.
2. "Educators Hold High Expectations for all Students" - It emphasizes tailored instruction that meets individual needs and promotes engagement, differentiation strategies, and the use of technology.
3. "Ensures Responsivity" - This part highlights the importance of adapting to students' cultural and developmental contexts to ensure equity and meaningful learning, especially for historically marginalized students.
The text also includes a footnote indicating the organization adheres to "Transformational Learning Principles" and is associated with "asc:d SITE.
ALT The image displays a green-themed informational slide titled "Curiosity" with an accompanying logo resembling a stylized leaf encompassed by a circle. Below the title, the slide lists three key points under different subheadings: "Spark Curiosity," "Develop Expertise," and "Elevate Reflection." Each section contains text explaining how technology enhances learning and development in educational settings. The bottom right corner of the image features the logos for "Transformational Learning Principles" and "ISTE," indicating their relation or endorsement of the content presented in the slide.
ALT Slide presentation with the title "Empower Authentic Experiences" highlighting principles of transformational learning. It includes bullet points emphasizing authentic student-based projects and assessments, igniting creativity, and building enduring learning skills. Includes logos for ASCD and ISTE at the bottom.
We can't forget how important number 4 is. If it's not easily useable, it won't be implemented well. Easing the Burden on Schools: Five Quality Indicators for Edtech & AI Products iste.org/blog/easing-burden-…#americasschool#slcsd#stormlake
My favorite announcement @istelive24
Everyone who has an ISTE membership will also be able to access an @ASCD membership starting in July! North Carolina teachers, all of you have access to ISTE memberships, so now you will have ASCD too!!! #NCDLI
We believe it is critical that all students learn healthy digital citizenship skills. Today, we released ISTE #DigCit lessons to help build a healthy school digital culture.
You can download these lessons for K-12 for FREE! iste.org/digital-citizenship…