Just like we make annual resolutions, we cast our vision forward this time of year to reflect on what lies ahead in the next 12 months. And in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of educational technology, that task is more challenging than delivering on the promise of weight loss!
However, let's take a look into our educational technology crystal ball. . . .
<h2 id="ai-takes-the-next-step-xa0″>ai takes the next step
Without a doubt, the biggest trend of the past year has been the impact of ai on education. And as rapid as its appearance has been its evolution. In just over a year, ai went from being feared and banned to being accepted and integrated into lessons.
Now that the shine of new cars has faded a bit and educators are more comfortable using ai for basic tasks, such as creating lesson plans, assessments and course outlines, it is expected to become a key driver of creativity and innovation in the classroom.
For example, during the tech & Learning Innovation Summit, a team of educators was able to create this video portrait of a graduate of 2040 using ai in just minutes.
As ai improves, expect more prominent uses of ai for wayfinding in the classroom.
<h2 id="ai-becomes-boring-xa0″>ai gets boring
As ai technology matures with this next step, just as it did with MTV, it will become less modern. Some of the new features of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence technologies are already starting to wear out.
This is not bad. Most of us don't spend time marveling at the ingenuity of the internal combustion engine, but that doesn't stop us from using it and benefiting from that ingenuity.
In 2024, the trend towards normality and the everyday integration of ai in schools will begin in earnest. We're not saying that ai will disappear from the headlines or become as mundane a part of educational technology as learning management systems, but as it becomes more accepted, it will move out of the spotlight, at least to some extent. extent. Conversations about teaching with ai they will become simple conversations about teaching that will naturally incorporate ai.
Pretests take off
Most forward-thinking educators agree that the last thing education needs is more “drill and kill” tests. But there is a type of tests that we really like and they are “previous tests”. In this counterintuitive technique, students are tested on material before they learn it.
As a cognitive scientist Tell us, this may seem silly but it works. The set of tests that Pretests help students retain the material. keep growing.
Next year, more and more educators will adopt this practice, and as a result, students will learn more, even if they are convinced that it is a waste of time. Because no one can argue with science. Oh wait ….
Emphasis on authenticity
Regurgitating facts at the teacher, also known as “intellectual bulimia,” has long been recognized as a lazy and not particularly effective way of teaching; However, this year will be weirder than ever. This is not because teachers who have resisted more engaging ways of teaching are suddenly seeing the light, but because old-school book report-style homework is so easy to fool through the use of ai.
To avoid this, teachers will have to be creative and rethink pedagogy, and develop tasks that require developing new instructional approaches. Whether that involves collecting new and unique data, writing new stories inspired by or perhaps in dialogue with old classics, or locating national issues, you can bet we'll see more work that requires students to reflect on their own lives and learn more about his classmates. and communities.
Tactile counterattack
There is growing opposition to the use of mobile phones in schools and questions are being raised about the impact these devices have on young people's mental health. At the same time, new research has suggested Reading on paper can be more effective than on screens. and writing by hand can lead to deeper learning than typing.
All of this will lead to a return to more pencil-and-paper assignments and other hands-on experiences for students. In fact, Many states are already bringing back cursive writing.. The devices aren't going anywhere, but 2024 will be the year society gets better at using phones for what they're good for and other tools, even old-fashioned ones, for what they're good for.
Or at least we can hope this is what happens.
edtech-top-40-look-k-12-edtech-engagement-during-2022-23-school-year?filled” target=”_blank” data-url=”https://www.instructure.com/resources/research-reports/edtech-top-40-look-k-12-edtech-engagement-during-2022-23-school-year?filled”>The average school district implemented more than 2,500 tools in the 2022-23 school year, according to a report from Instructure's LearnPlatform. This dizzying number can make things difficult for IT managers who are faced with unprecedented cybersecurity threats. Additionally, having to manage, learn, and track passwords for all of these platforms can cause a lot of stress for teachers and their students.
Watch for the number of tools used to decrease in the coming year, as districts realize that less is often more, and that a slightly less effective tool that teachers and students already know how to use could be Better than a slightly more effective tool with a small learning curve. Additionally, continued consolidation of platforms and systems is expected to help reduce cluttered toolboxes.
ChatGPT will become the 47th president of the United States
Given the amount of media hype, deep fakes, and overall popularity, plus ai's inevitable plan to wipe out humanity, there's no doubt we could see ChatGPT elected to the White House.
Then again, maybe it's Taylor Swift!
It will be an interesting year either way.
