Highlights from the 2024 1EdTech Learning Impact Conference

sschuller — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:01:28 +0000

The Future of AI in Education

The opening session set an ambitious tone, discussing the exponential growth of computing power, which is really mind-boggling. Today, $1,000 worth of computing can match the cognitive power of one human brain. By 2050, it's projected that the same amount will equal the combined brain power of all humans! However, multiple sessions emphasized that while AI can excel in fostering specific skills, it cannot replicate human judgment and wisdom. The expected progression of AI integration in education was discussed and outlined as follows:

Learning ABOUT AI
Learning FROM AI
Learning WITH AI

The consensus at the event was clear that we are in Stage 1 and the current K-12 infrastructure is lagging in AI adoption. Many pointed back to the fear of the emerging technology, while others felt we are just in the beginning stages of understanding how to use AI effectively. Instead of thinking of it as a tool that can be used for cheating, educators need to begin to think about Stage 2, and how we can learn from AI. This means working alongside students to understand how it can be used effectively and how it can spark imagination. From there we can move on to Stage 3 of learning with AI.

The Expiry of ESSER Funds

With the expiration of ESSER funds at the end of this year, many sessions focused on the implications and future planning for schools that have relied on these resources. This is a critical issue, impacting budgets and funding allocations across various educational institutions.

Case recertification for 2023

sschuller — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:29:21 +0000

Case recertification for 2023

sschuller Tue, 08/29/2023 - 16:29

Case Recertification for 2023

August 29 2023

In 2019, EdGate, joined a host of academic and technology leaders in the launch of the 1EdTech Learning Consortium as a Contributing Member and CASE Network Preferred Service Provider and Sponsor.

For the past 4 years EdGate has been focused on spreading the word about the value of CASE, and assisting companies through the myriad changes that have taken place. With many states and organizations moving towards adoption of the CASE format for their learning standards, we work closely with our clients to either transition or add-on the CASE-formatted versions of those standards. Since the start in 2019, EdGate has continued to update the EdGate Standards Repository so standards can be provided to all EdGate clients in CASE format. This includes K-12 standards across all subjects and all 50 states.

The EdGate Standards Exchange has been certified by 1EdTech as a provider of their open, trusted, and innovative digital learning ecosystem. To remain a “TrustEd App” the submitted product must pass interoperability testing to ensure the application meets 1EdTech standards and certification requirements. Earlier this year we completed the recertification of the Exchange, and are pleased to say it is certified as a CASE® v1.0 compliant API.

To get more information about the EdGate Standards Exchange, EdGate Standard Repository, and CASE visit our website, or contact one of our representatives.