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Δ</label><input type="hidden" id="ak_js_1" name="ak_js" value="203"/></p> </form></div> <p> <iframe style="display:none;width:0px;height:0px;" src="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovation-insights/2025/04/25/ai-in-education-beyond-the-hype-cycle/about:blank" name="gform_ajax_frame_640" id="gform_ajax_frame_640" title="This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms."></iframe></p> </div></div> <h2 style="margin:20px 20px 20px 0">More News from eSchool News</h2> <section id="wpsp-214563" class=" wp-show-posts" style=""> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223402 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news tag-districts tag-education tag-educators tag-free tag-google tag-help tag-instruction tag-it tag-learning tag-school" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/25/how-4-districts-use-ai-tools-to-transform-education/" title="How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education"><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>Simply put, AI can do a lot–it can personalize learning, help students expand on ideas for assignments, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks, freeing up educators to spend more time on instruction.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223337 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-eschool-media category-featured-on-eschool-news tag-children tag-classroom tag-education tag-global tag-k-12 tag-kids tag-learning tag-parents tag-school tag-teachers" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/25/what-i-learned-building-ai-tool-kids/" title="What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_786_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being used in their child’s classroom.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223393 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news category-stem-steam-trends tag-classroom tag-education tag-global tag-help tag-high-school tag-instruction tag-it tag-math tag-philadelphia tag-school" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/24/can-ai-help-reduce-math-anxiety/" title="Can AI help reduce math anxiety?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_963_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Can AI help reduce math anxiety?" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223388 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-classroom-management category-featured-on-eschool-news category-innovative-teaching tag-classroom tag-classroom-management tag-management tag-story tag-students tag-up" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/04/24/what-birdwatching-taught-me-about-classroom-management/" title="Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_574_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads. They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if someone’s skipping class a floor away by reading faces in the room.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223391 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-digital-literacy category-featured-on-eschool-news category-innovative-teaching category-learning-in-the-digital-age category-teaching-trends tag-culture tag-data tag-digital tag-digital-immigrants tag-digital-literacy tag-education tag-educators tag-k-12 tag-literacy tag-news" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/04/23/k-12-educators-must-prioritize-data-literacy/" title="Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_638_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>While digital literacy has become an aspirational cornerstone of modern education, the exponential growth of data-driven decision-making across industries reveals critical gaps that demand a stronger focus on data literacy. </p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223332 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-coding-and-robotics category-featured-on-eschool-news category-steam tag-coding tag-collaboration tag-computer-science tag-creativity tag-critical-thinking tag-distraction tag-games tag-it tag-k-12 tag-programming" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/steam/2025/04/23/how-to-teach-k-12-coding-without-computers/" title="How to teach K-12 coding without computers"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_182_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="How to teach K-12 coding without computers" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the distraction of technology. </p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223307 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-college-and-career-readiness category-featured-on-eschool-news category-innovative-teaching tag-career tag-career-and-technical-education tag-college tag-cte tag-education tag-hands-on-learning tag-high-school tag-learning tag-middle-school tag-national" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/04/22/skillsusa-students-hands-on-experience-career-skills/" title="SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_966_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>The most effective way for students to learn career-ready skills in fields such as advanced manufacturing and robotics is by applying these skills in the context of authentic projects and real-world scenarios. </p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news tag-career tag-career-readiness tag-digital tag-digital-learning tag-high-school tag-learning tag-news tag-school tag-science tag-teachers" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/22/the-human-edge-in-the-ai-era/" title="The human edge in the AI era"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_978_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="The human edge in the AI era" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>In the Future of Jobs 2025 report, the World Economic Forum predicts that 60 percent of jobs will require upskilling or retraining, or they’ll be threatened. The skills we have today may not keep us secure for long.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223156 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured-on-eschool-news category-sel category-student-well-being tag-challenges tag-high-school tag-news tag-school tag-student tag-students tag-support tag-visit" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2025/04/21/growing-challenges-for-school-counselors-impact-student-outcomes/" title="Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_143_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Growing challenges for school counselors impact student outcomes" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>Middle and high school counselors juggle overwhelming caseloads, expanded mental health duties, and additional administrative burdens–all of which limit their ability to provide individualized support for students.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223229 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news category-student-data-security tag-classrooms tag-data tag-data-privacy tag-educator tag-philadelphia tag-privacy tag-robot tag-story tag-teacher tag-teachers" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/21/philly-teacher-embraces-ai-but-treads-carefully/" title="Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_207_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>When Adrienne Staten’s fellow teachers first started talking about using artificial intelligence tools in their classrooms, Staten was not on board.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> </section> <p><!-- .wp-show-posts --> </p></div> <footer class="entry-meta" aria-label="Entry meta"> <span class="tags-links"><span class="gp-icon icon-tags"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 512 512" aria-hidden="true" width="1em" height="1em"><path d="M20 39.5c-8.836 0-16 7.163-16 16v176c0 4.243 1.686 8.313 4.687 11.314l224 224c6.248 6.248 16.378 6.248 22.626 0l176-176c6.244-6.244 6.25-16.364.013-22.615l-223.5-224A15.999 15.999 0 00196.5 39.5H20zm56 96c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24s24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24-24-10.745-24-24z"/><path d="M259.515 43.015c4.686-4.687 12.284-4.687 16.97 0l228 228c4.686 4.686 4.686 12.284 0 16.97l-180 180c-4.686 4.687-12.284 4.687-16.97 0-4.686-4.686-4.686-12.284 0-16.97L479.029 279.5 259.515 59.985c-4.686-4.686-4.686-12.284 0-16.97z"/></svg></span><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/administration/" rel="tag">administration</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/better/" rel="tag">better</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/edtech/" rel="tag">edtech</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/education/" rel="tag">Education</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/educators/" rel="tag">educators</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/it/" rel="tag">IT</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/public-education/" rel="tag">public education</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/schools/" rel="tag">schools</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/technology/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/tag/week/" rel="tag">week</a></span> </footer> <p style="padding-top:10px"><em>Want to share a great resource? 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class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/25/what-i-learned-building-ai-tool-kids/" title="What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)"><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S. parents believe AI is essential to their children’s education, but most aren’t even sure whether the technology is being used in their child’s classroom.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223393 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news category-stem-steam-trends tag-classroom tag-education tag-global tag-help tag-high-school tag-instruction tag-it tag-math tag-philadelphia tag-school" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/04/24/can-ai-help-reduce-math-anxiety/" title="Can AI help reduce math anxiety?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1745650422_963_AI-in-Education-Beyond-the-Hype-Cycle.jpeg" alt="Can AI help reduce math anxiety?" itemprop="image" class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>As AI becomes more widespread in education, more than half of high school students (56 percent) polled think it can go a long way in reducing math anxiety, a new global survey shows.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223388 post type-post status-publish format-standard 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They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if someone’s skipping class a floor away by reading faces in the room.</p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223391 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-digital-literacy category-featured-on-eschool-news category-innovative-teaching category-learning-in-the-digital-age category-teaching-trends tag-culture tag-data tag-digital tag-digital-immigrants tag-digital-literacy tag-education tag-educators tag-k-12 tag-literacy tag-news" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2025/04/23/k-12-educators-must-prioritize-data-literacy/" title="Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy"> <img decoding="async" 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class="left"/><br /> </a> </div> <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> <p>The most effective way for students to learn career-ready skills in fields such as advanced manufacturing and robotics is by applying these skills in the context of authentic projects and real-world scenarios. </p> </p></div> <p><!-- .entry-summary --> </div> <p><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article> <article class=" wp-show-posts-single wpsp-clearfix post-223330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-ai-in-education category-digital-learning category-featured-on-eschool-news tag-career tag-career-readiness tag-digital tag-digital-learning tag-high-school tag-learning tag-news tag-school tag-science tag-teachers" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <!-- .entry-header --></p> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-left "> <a 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I’ve been teaching and learning the expansive subject of computer networking for more than 25 years at the community college level. I also write <a href="https://faculty.cengage.com/search?q=Greg%20Tomsho" target="_blank" rel="noopener">networking and operating system textbooks</a> for Cengage. </span><span data-contrast="auto">I’ve always wished there was a tool available that offers accurate networking simulations while not being overly complicated for introductory students; that was focused first and foremost on teaching and learning the sometimes-difficult topic of networking. </span><span data-contrast="none"> <a href="https://dtipublishing.com/labhub-for-stem-lab-development/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LabHUB </a></span><span data-contrast="auto">Network Emulator from DTI Publishing is just such a tool. </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">I recently retired from full-time teaching, and I feel cheated that I will miss out using this tool in the classroom with my students. The good news for me is that I’m still writing networking textbooks, and this tool will be my go-to for developing virtual networking labs as a supplement to physical networking equipment labs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h2>What is LabHUB Network Emulator?</h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Network Emulator is a web-based networking simulation tool that anyone with a web browser and internet connection can access — no software installation required. For students, it’s easy to use. It visually shows the movement of network data through the network and allows students to configure network devices and topologies. It also gives immediate feedback as students work through lab exercises. For instructors, it’s fully customizable. While a library of pre-created, self-grading labs will be available with certain textbooks from Cengage, instructors can create their own labs to focus on the topics they feel are most important for students to grasp. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition, instructors can create self-check questions that provide immediate feedback with detailed explanations to validate learning outcomes as students work through lab steps. As I mentioned, this tool is focused on teaching and learning, so if a student gets stuck on a task, there’s a “Show Me”</span><span data-contrast="auto"> option that provides an explanation or plays a short video about the task at hand.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <h2>The vision behind Network Emulator</h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Every feature of Network Emulator was developed with teaching and learning in mind, and that has been the focus of the founder of DTI Publishing, Pierre Askmo, with all of DTI’s products.  There are a few competing products in this space, and I asked Pierre why he decided to take on the competition and develop Network Emulator. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><span data-contrast="auto">“We saw a need in the space between educational platforms with a fair amount of learning components but were static, and highly interactive professional network simulators geared towards engineers, which had hardly any learning features. The LabHUB Network Emulator merges the two to offer a highly interactive and educational network emulation platform.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </blockquote> <p><span data-contrast="auto">I pressed him further by asking what makes Network Emulator unique amongst the competition. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> “It’s the ability to add educational features to a network emulation tool. Our tool was developed with students and instructors in mind. It enables instructors to insert questions, hints, and remedial texts while getting complete grading of the student’s actions. The LabHUB Network Emulator is an emulator developed for education.” </span></p> </blockquote> <p><span data-contrast="auto">From what I have seen so far, that’s spot on.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Network Emulator has a clean, straightforward interface, as you can see from the figure. Moving from left to right in the figure, the lab written instructions are on the left, and you see a menu of devices and other options next, followed by the workspace. At the top are some controls including the Show Me option I mentioned before. The workspace can be pre-populated with devices as in the figure, and devices can be partially configured if desired depending on the learning objectives of the lab. The workspace can also be left completely empty so students can add and configure the necessary devices to complete the objectives of the lab.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <h2>Feedback in action: guiding students to understand networking concepts</h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">One of the great things about Network Emulator is the feedback students get as they watch packets travel from device to device. The next figure shows a ping reply packet as it travels through the network from Computer B to Computer A. At the top right of the workspace, you see the current status of the packet, the source and destination devices, and the type of packet. At the very top of the workspace is the Network Log which is a running narrative of what is happening as the packet makes its way through the network. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Students can click the arrow at the top right of the screen and see the narrative history to better understand what occurred to get to this point in the packet’s journey. The</span> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Send</span></b> <span data-contrast="auto">control at the top of the workspace sends the packet so students can watch it traverse the network automatically. The </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Move to next device</span></b> <span data-contrast="auto">control simply forwards the packet to the next device, allowing students to click on the packet to see the packet details at any device.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4619" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_223_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot from Network Emulator demonstrating the "Send" and "Move to next device" controls. " width="459" height="344" /></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The next two figures show packet contents and a partial view of the expanded Network Log. You can use the scroll bar to see the full log. When a packet reaches its destination, you’ll see a green checkmark and the status line reports “</span><span data-contrast="auto">Successful</span><span data-contrast="auto">.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4620 size-full" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_70_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot of packet contents and a partial view of the expanded Network Log." width="300" height="236"/><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4621 size-full" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_140_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot of packet contents and a partial view of the expanded Network Log." width="321" height="193" /></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">So, what happens if something goes wrong? For example, what if a student tries to send a ping packet, but the devices are not properly configured for a successful transmission? Again, feedback is the key. In the next figure, a ping was attempted between Computer A and Computer C. But, since a router is in between the computers, more configuration is required. The status bar at the top reports that the packet cannot be sent and if you hover your mouse over the exclamation point, you see a message:</span><span data-contrast="auto"> “No default gateway configured.”</span><span data-contrast="auto"> This type of feedback is excellent for students who are learning the basics of networking. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4622" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_675_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot demonstrating the feedback a student receives when they make a mistake; the status bar reads "Cannot send packet from Computer A to Computer C"" width="426" height="320" /></span></p> <h2><span data-ccp-props="{}"> How instructors can build a personalized learning experience with Network Emulator</span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For instructors, Network Emulator allows them to create their own labs. Instructions can be written in </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Edit Lab</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Mode</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> and audio instructions can be included. This is also where instructors can include a Show Me which can include a text narrative, a video, and audio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4623" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_349_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot that demonstrates how instructors can create their own labs, including text, audio and video instructions if desired. " width="624" height="296" /></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Studio Mode</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, instructors can design the topology with an initial state that students will see when they start the lab, and a correct state which is the state of the topology when the student completes the lab step. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4624" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418117_282_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Studio Mode, where instructors can see an initial state that students will see when they start the lab, and a correct state which is the state of the topology when the student completes the lab step. " width="624" height="385" /></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Studio Mode is also where you can create self-check questions and configure</span><span data-contrast="auto"> grading criteria. After each step, instructors can create a </span><span data-contrast="auto">self-check question</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to reinforce the learning objective for the lab step. Students will get instant correct/incorrect feedback and an explanation for the correct answer. In the </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Grading Settings</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, instructors can choose which configuration tasks are graded for each step. The next two figures show the grading settings and a self-check question.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4625 size-full" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418118_552_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot of the Grading Settings screen. " width="311" height="273" /> <img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4626 size-full" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1743418118_246_Transform-Learning-With-Accurate-Networking-Simulations.jpg" alt="Screenshot of the Grading Settings screen. " width="364" height="354" /></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">There isn’t room on this blog post to show all the features of LabHUB Network Emulator, but what I’ve seen so far has me excited to incorporate Network Emulator labs into my <a href="https://faculty.cengage.com/works/9798214012667" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to Networking Essentials</a> book. It has the right mix of accurate networking simulation capabilities and teaching and learning features for most introductory networking courses and certifications. And development is ongoing, so new features and capabilities are being added based on instructor and student feedback. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Speaking of development, I had a conversation with the chief architect of Network Emulator and asked him what was the most challenging aspect of developing the tool. He said, “I’d say the most challenging aspect was providing a SaaS platform where authors could create a multitude of diverse labs visually that students could access from anywhere in the world.” I bet that was a challenge! And it’s one of the things that makes Network Emulator so unique; whether you’re a student or instructor, if you have a web browser, you can use it.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Written by Greg Tomsho, author of “<a href="https://faculty.cengage.com/works/9798214012667" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to Networking Essentials</a>” 9e and “<a href="https://faculty.cengage.com/works/9798214025636" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Microsoft Exam AZ-801: Guide to Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services</a>” 1e. </em></p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Coming soon: the LabHUB Network Emulator will be available in MindTap for our next edition CompTIA Cloud+ and CompTIA A+ titles. In the meantime, visit our Computing & Information Technology page to find more engaging course materials from Cengage. </strong></h3> <p> <!-- .entry-footer --> </div> <p><a href="https://blog.cengage.com/transform-learning-with-accurate-networking-simulations/">Source link </a></p> </div> <div style="margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size"><time datetime="2025-03-26T14:46:00+00:00"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/transform-learning-with-accurate-networking-simulations/">March 26, 2025</a></time></div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-5385 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ai-in-education category-challenges category-conference category-cosn category-cosn-corner category-education category-featured category-featured-on-eschool-news category-it category-leadership category-learning category-news category-visit category-world tag-challenges tag-conference tag-cosn tag-education tag-humans tag-it tag-leadership tag-learning tag-news tag-visit tag-world"> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <figure style="aspect-ratio:3/2;" class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/humans-in-an-ai-world/" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" width="500" height="333" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Humans-in-an-AI-world.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Humans in an AI world" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Humans-in-an-AI-world.jpeg 500w, https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Humans-in-an-AI-world-300x200.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/humans-in-an-ai-world/" target="_self" >Humans in an AI world</a></h2> <div class="entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><div itemprop="text"> <p><strong><em>Key points:</em></strong></p> <p>Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education. And the <a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CoSN 2025 Conference</a> is preparing attendees to meet the AI challenge head-on, focusing this year’s conference theme on human leadership in an AI world.</p> <p><a href="https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=42935&StepNumber=1&v=ODJhNzVmNTctOTU3OS00NThmLWFkOTItMDU3NWU4NzEwMzI0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register here</a> to attend this year’s conference in Seattle.</p> <p><a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1998983"/><a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1998983" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ken Shelton, </a>an independent consultant, speaker, advisor, and strategist, opens the conference on Monday, March 31 with his keynote, Reimagining Learning with AI: A Path to Empowerment. Shelton will explore the promises and perils of leveraging AI in education and will delve into strategies for maximizing AI’s benefits while addressing its risks, ensuring that AI becomes a tool for true empowerment in education.</p> <p>On Tuesday, April 1, panelists <a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1998970" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lindsay E. Jones</a>, CEO of CAST, <a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1998971" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lindsay Kruse, </a>CEO of All Means All, and <a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1998972" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rachell Johnson</a>, director of assistant technology at SCATP, will participate in a general session, Leadership, Not Bystanders, moderated by <a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/ajaxcalls/presenterInfo.asp?PresenterId=1995307" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarah Radcliffe</a>, director of Future Ready Learning in the School District of Altoona. Panelists will discuss how can to ensure that no student is overlooked as AI continues to reshape education.</p> <p>The closing keynote on Wednesday, April 2, Beyond the Algorithm–Building Trust, Access, and Purpose in AI-Enhanced Education, features <a>Richard Culatta</a> of ISTE + ASCD, <a>Victor Lee</a> of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, <a>Pati Ruiz, EdD</a>, of Digital Promise, and <a>Kris J. Hagel</a> of the Peninsula School District. The discussion will focus on ensuring AI enhances, rather than diminishes, human potential in education.</p> <p><a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=Workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Workshops</a> include:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Student data privacy</li> <li>Generative AI implementation</li> <li>Education leadership in the digital age</li> <li>AI and leadership</li> <li>Organizational change management for digital transformation</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://cosn2025.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=SpotlightSessions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotlight sessions</a> cover cybersecurity and physical security, tackling cell phones in classrooms, top edtech trends in 2025, edtech and AI quality indicators, and FERPA.</p> <p>Wondering what the CoSN conference has for you?</p> <p><strong>Chief Technology Officers </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Learn proven strategies for getting the dollars you need to build the infrastructure for today and tomorrow</li> <li>Connect with your peers and build your community of practice</li> <li>Discover how to stretch scarce resources to make the greatest impact on teaching and learning Instructional Technology Directors</li> </ul> <p><strong>Instructional Technology Directors </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hear about new tools and models for engaging students and personalizing instruction</li> <li>Strategize about how to bridge the gap between the technical and instructional silos</li> <li>Improve your leadership skills and how to scale technology beyond islands of innovation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Superintendents, District Teams, and Education Service Agencies </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hear from thought leaders on how to create a vision for digital conversion and continuously improving innovative culture in your district</li> <li>Learn tips for breaking down the silos and leveraging technology to enable a 21stcentury school system</li> <li>Share creative and strategic solutions about how to create robust learning environments at school and at home </li> </ul> <p><strong>Industry, Government, and Nonprofit Representatives </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Understand what is keeping school system technology leaders up at night </li> <li>Share information on emerging tools and services for learning</li> <li>Learn about better strategies and models for implementing, maintaining, and evaluating technology for learning</li> </ul> <div class="abh_box abh_box_custom abh_box_fancy"> <div class="abh_tab_content"> <section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope="" itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"> <div class="abh_image" itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/" class="url" target="_blank" title="Laura Ascione" rel="nofollow"> </a> </div> <div class="abh_text"> <p>Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.</p> </div> </section> <section class="abh_posts_tab abh_tab"> <div class="abh_image"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/" class="url" target="_blank" title="Laura Ascione" rel="nofollow"><img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reaching-peak-engagement-in-K-12-science-education.jpg" class="photo" width="250" alt="Laura Ascione"/></a></div> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="abh_name" style="font-size:20px !important;">Latest posts by Laura Ascione <span class="abh_allposts">(<a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/">see all</a>)</span></div> </div> </section> </div></div> </p></div> <p><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/cosn-corner/2025/03/21/cosn-2025-humans-in-an-ai-world/">Source link </a></p> </div> <div style="margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size"><time datetime="2025-03-21T09:43:00+00:00"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/humans-in-an-ai-world/">March 21, 2025</a></time></div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-5117 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-books category-educators category-engaging category-featured category-free category-innovation-insights category-it category-learning category-resources category-schools category-social category-social-emotional-learning tag-books tag-casel tag-educators tag-engaging tag-free tag-home tag-it tag-learning tag-resources tag-schools tag-social tag-social-emotional-learning"> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <figure style="aspect-ratio:3/2;" class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/casel-becomes-new-home-for-engaging-schools-resources/" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" width="236" height="248" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CASEL-Becomes-New-Home-for-Engaging-Schools-Resources.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="CASEL Becomes New Home for Engaging Schools Resources" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" /></a></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/casel-becomes-new-home-for-engaging-schools-resources/" target="_self" >CASEL Becomes New Home for Engaging Schools Resources</a></h2> <div class="entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><div itemprop="text"> <p>The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recently announced that it has become the new steward of Engaging Schools’ extensive body of educational resources. With Engaging Schools set to close in early 2025 after more than four decades of impact, CASEL will ensure the organization’s valuable tools, books, and frameworks remain available to educators worldwide.</p> <p>As part of this transition, CASEL is making these <a href="https://leadingschoolwidesel.casel.org/pages/books-and-resources-from-engaging-schools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">resources freely accessible</a> to the public. Over time, CASEL will integrate elements of Engaging Schools’ work into several areas including the free <a href="http://schoolguide.casel.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guide for Schoolwide SEL </a>to further advance high-quality, evidence-based SEL implementation in schools and districts.</p> <p>“For more than 40 years, Engaging Schools has helped educators create safe and supportive learning environments where students thrive,” said Aaliyah A. Samuel, president and CEO of CASEL. “We are honored to carry forward their legacy by making these resources widely available and embedding them into our work to create school communities that prioritize academic, social, and emotional development.”</p> <p>Engaging Schools has long been recognized for its contributions to fostering inclusive school climates, strengthening restorative and equitable  discipline, and advancing engaging  teaching practices. </p> <p>“We take immense pride in the lasting impact of Engaging Schools’ work,” said Larry Dieringer, Executive Director of Engaging Schools. “Though our organization’s chapter is closing, we are deeply grateful to CASEL for ensuring our resources continue to benefit educators and students for years to come.”</p> <p>For more than 30 years, CASEL has been a trusted leader in advancing SEL through research, practice, and policy. By integrating Engaging Schools’ resources into its offerings, CASEL reaffirms its commitment to supporting educators with the tools they need to create engaging, inclusive, and academically rich learning environments.</p> <p>To access Engaging Schools’ resources now available through CASEL, visit <a href="http://casel.org/engagingschools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">casel.org/engagingschools</a>.</p> <div class="abh_box abh_box_custom abh_box_fancy"> <div class="abh_tab_content"> <section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope="" itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"> <div class="abh_image" itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/kevinhogan/" class="url" title="Kevin Hogan"> </a> </div> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="description note abh_description" itemprop="description" style="font-size:16px !important;">Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at <a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovation-insights/2025/03/18/casel-becomes-new-home-for-engaging-schools-resources/mailto:KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com">KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com</a></div> </div> </section> <section class="abh_posts_tab abh_tab"> <div class="abh_image"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/kevinhogan/" class="url" title="Kevin Hogan"><img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/How-AI-Has-Gone-To-The-Dogs.jpg" class="photo" width="250" alt="Kevin Hogan"/></a></div> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="abh_name" style="font-size:20px !important;">Latest posts by Kevin Hogan <span class="abh_allposts">(<a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/kevinhogan/">see all</a>)</span></div> </div> </section> </div></div> </p></div> <p><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovation-insights/2025/03/18/casel-becomes-new-home-for-engaging-schools-resources/">Source link </a></p> </div> <div style="margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size"><time datetime="2025-03-18T20:36:00+00:00"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/casel-becomes-new-home-for-engaging-schools-resources/">March 18, 2025</a></time></div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-4210 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ai-in-education category-collaboration category-digital category-digital-learning category-education category-educator category-educators category-featured category-featured-on-eschool-news category-instruction category-it category-k-12 category-learning tag-coaches tag-collaboration tag-digital tag-digital-learning tag-education tag-educator tag-educators tag-insights tag-instruction tag-instructional tag-it tag-k-12 tag-k12 tag-learning"> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <figure style="aspect-ratio:3/2;" class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/ai-in-k-12-instruction-insights-from-instructional-coaches/" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" width="500" height="328" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-in-K-12-instruction-Insights-from-instructional-coaches.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-in-K-12-instruction-Insights-from-instructional-coaches.jpeg 500w, https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-in-K-12-instruction-Insights-from-instructional-coaches-300x197.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/ai-in-k-12-instruction-insights-from-instructional-coaches/" target="_self" >AI in K-12 instruction: Insights from instructional coaches</a></h2> <div class="entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><div itemprop="text"> <p><strong><em>Key points:</em></strong></p> <p>As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of modern education, instructional coaches play a pivotal role in guiding teachers on its implementation, bridging the gap between emerging educational technologies and effective classroom practices.</p> <p>As trusted mentors and professional development leaders, they guide teachers in implementing AI tools thoughtfully, ensuring that technology enhances student learning while aligning with pedagogical best practices. This article briefly synthesizes responses from instructional coaches regarding their experiences, challenges, and recommendations for integrating AI into K-12 education.  </p> <p>Ten instructional coaches, all with advanced degrees, had the following insights into the instructional use of AI in K12 education. They all have more than 10 years of experience in education and work across all three types of school environments: urban, suburban, and rural.</p> <p>The coaches reported that AI is used for various instructional purposes. The most-cited applications included providing feedback on student work, creating professional development materials, supporting writing and content generation, creating course content, and enhancing accessibility for students with special needs. Many coaches note that AI tools assisted in grading assignments, offering real-time feedback, and supporting differentiated instruction. AI-powered feedback helps teachers provide more personalized responses without increasing their workload.  Regarding professional development, AI is being used to generate training content for teachers, ensuring they stay updated on educational trends. Coaches are leveraging AI to curate research, synthesize best practices, and develop instructional strategies tailored to their schools.  They encourage teachers and students to utilize AI for brainstorming, outlining essays, and improving writing mechanics.  </p> <p><strong>Perceived impact of AI on instruction </strong></p> <p>The vast majority of instructional coaches expressed positive expectations regarding AI’s potential to reduce educator workload, create personalized learning experiences, and improve access for students with disabilities. However, perspectives on AI’s overall impact on education varied. While most believe AI has positively influenced instruction, a few remain cautious about its potential risks.  One coach suggested that allowing students to utilize the tools in a structured setting and teaching them to use AI as a tool is one of the biggest potentials for generative AI in education. About three-fourths of coaches feel that AI will reduce teacher workload by automating repetitive tasks such as grading and data analysis.</p> <p><strong>Concerns about AI in education </strong></p> <p>While AI presents numerous benefits, instructional coaches also raised concerns about its potential drawbacks, including ethical dilemmas, student engagement challenges, and equity issues. Despite its advantages, instructional coaches identified several challenges and ethical concerns. They worry some students will use AI tools without critically engaging with the material, leading to passive learning and an overreliance on generative tools. Some had concerns that AI-generated content could reduce the need for creativity and independent thought. Coaches worry that AI makes it easier for students to plagiarize or rely on generated answers without truly understanding concepts which can negatively impact academic integrity. Coaches cite technical challenges as well. Educators face issues with AI tool reliability, compatibility with existing learning management systems (LMS), and steep learning curves. The coaches mentioned that some schools lack the infrastructure to support meaningful widespread AI integration. </p> <p>Several ethical and privacy concerns were mentioned. AI tools collect and store student data, raising concerns about data privacy and security–particularly with younger students who may be less aware or concerned about revealing personally identifiable information (PII). They mention the need for clear guidelines on responsible AI use to prevent bias and misinformation.</p> <p>Coaches emphasize the importance of verifying AI-generated materials for accuracy. They suggest teachers be encouraged to cross-check AI-produced responses before using them in instruction. They recommend robust integrating discussions on digital literacy, AI biases, and the ethical implications of generative AI into classroom conversations. Schools need to train educators and students on responsible AI usage. Some schools restrict AI for creative writing, critical thinking exercises, and certain assessments to ensure students develop their own ideas–an idea that coaches recommend. Coaches suggest embedding AI literacy into existing courses, ensuring students understand how AI works, its limitations, and its ethical implications. </p> <p>Equity concerns are a serious issue for instructional coaches. Schools should ensure all students have equal access to AI tools. AI should be leveraged to bridge learning gaps, not widen them. Making sure all students have access to the same suite of tools is essential to create a level playing field for all learners. Instructional coaches generally agree that AI is not just a passing trend, but an integral part of the future of education. There is a concern that generative AI tools will reduce the human interaction of the teaching and learning process. For instance, interpersonal relationships are not developed with AI-based tutoring systems in the same way they can be developed and encouraged with traditional tutoring processes.</p> <p>The integration of AI in K-12 education presents both opportunities and challenges. Instructional coaches largely recognize AI’s potential to enhance learning, improve efficiency, academic integrity, and maintain human-centered learning experiences. As AI continues to evolve, educators must be proactive in shaping how it is used, ensuring it serves as a tool for empowerment rather than dependency. Future efforts should focus on professional development for educators, AI literacy training for students, and policies ensuring equitable AI access across diverse school settings.</p> <div class="abh_box abh_box_custom abh_box_minimal"> <div class="abh_tab_content"> <section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope="" itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="description note abh_description" itemprop="description" style="font-size:16px !important;"><strong>Dr. Steve Baule, Dillon Martinez, Dr. Shauna Mayer, & Dr. Ray Martinez</strong></p> <p>Dr. Steve Baule is a faculty member at <a href="https://www.winona.edu/" rel="noopener">Winona State University (WSU)</a>, where he teaches in the Leadership Education Department. Prior to joining WSU, Baule spent 28 years in K-12 school systems in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, and two years teaching in the University of Wisconsin System. For the 13 years prior to moving to the university level, Baule served as a public -school superintendent. He holds a doctorate in instructional technology from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University Chicago.<br /> <br />Dr. Shauna Mayer is an assistant professor in Education Studies at Winona State University. She is a graduate of Winona State University’s Doctorate of Education program and has previous K12 classroom experience.</p> <p> <br />Dillon Martinez is a faculty member in Physical Education and Sports Science at Winona State University, where he serves as Director of the Developmentally Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) teacher preparation program. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education at Winona State as well.</p> <p> <br />Dr. Ray Martinez is a professor and chair professor and chair of the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science at Winona State University.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="abh_posts_tab abh_tab"> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="abh_name" style="font-size:20px !important;">Latest posts by eSchool Media Contributors <span class="abh_allposts">(<a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/contributor/">see all</a>)</span></div> </div> </section> </div></div> </p></div> <p><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/02/28/ai-k-12-instructional-coaches/">Source link </a></p> </div> <div style="margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size"><time datetime="2025-02-28T10:00:00+00:00"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/ai-in-k-12-instruction-insights-from-instructional-coaches/">February 28, 2025</a></time></div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-3418 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-creativity category-critical-thinking category-education category-engaging category-featured category-featured-on-eschool-news category-it category-k-12 category-lego-education category-science category-science-education category-science-teachers category-stem-steam category-stem-steam-trends tag-creativity tag-critical-thinking tag-education tag-engagement tag-engaging tag-it tag-k-12 tag-k12 tag-lego-education tag-peak tag-reaching tag-science tag-science-education tag-science-teachers"> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <figure style="aspect-ratio:3/2;" class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/reaching-peak-engagement-in-k-12-science-education/" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" width="500" height="333" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reaching-peak-engagement-in-K-12-science-education.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reaching-peak-engagement-in-K-12-science-education.jpeg 500w, https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reaching-peak-engagement-in-K-12-science-education-300x200.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/reaching-peak-engagement-in-k-12-science-education/" target="_self" >Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education</a></h2> <div class="entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><div itemprop="text"> <p><strong><em>Key points:</em></strong></p> <p>More than half of science teachers believe the most important value of science education is how it contributes to students’ curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, according to a new report from LEGO Education. But are today’s students truly engaging with science education?</p> <p>LEGO Education’s <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/resources/science-engagement-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">State of Classroom Engagement Report: Science Edition</a> surveyed more than 6,000 global teachers, parents, students, and U.S. administrators to gather data that can offer insight to support educators as they strive to engage their students in science learning.</p> <p>Science learning builds life skills students will use even if they do not pursue the science in college or as a career. It also increases student engagement and well-being, but here’s the catch: Students have to feel connected to the material in order to build these skills. </p> <p>Just over half of global science teachers say their students are engaged in science, which points to a critical need to boost engagement in the subject, according to the report. Interestingly, students say they are more engaged in science than they are in school overall. Only one-third of teachers worldwide indicate that their students are engaged in the classroom. Schools could leverage students’ interest in science to build schoolwide engagement–a key factor tied to student well-being.</p> <p>When students aren’t engaged in science, what’s behind that lack of engagement? Often, they’re intimidated before they even learn the material, and they assume the topics are too challenging. Students lose confidence before they even try. Of students who say science is their least-favorite topic, 45 percent say science is too hard and 37 percent say they are bad at science. What’s more, 77 percent of global teachers say they believe students struggle because of complex concepts and curricula, and they’re searching for for impactful resources that support every student’s success.</p> <p>“If students think they’re not good at the subject or avoid it, we risk losing an entire generation of innovators and problem solvers,” said Victor Saeijs, president of LEGO Education, in the report.</p> <p>How can educators reach students who struggle to engage with science? Hands-on science learning is the key to piquing student curiosity, prompting them to engage with learning material and build confidence as they explore science concepts. Sixty-two percent of science teachers say hands-on activities drive student engagement in science. Seventy-five percent of science teachers who do incorporate hands-on activities believe this approach leads to higher test scores and grades.</p> <p>More students need access to hands-on science learning. Only 55 percent of students say they regularly get hands-on experiences–these experiences usually require extra time and resources to plan and execute. Eighty-two percent of science teachers say they need more ways to teach science with play and hands-on methods.</p> <p>Having access to hands-on science learning experiences increases students’ confidence, giving them the boost they often need to tackle increasingly tough-to-learn concepts:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>73 percent of students with access to hands-on learning opportunities report feeling confident in science </li> <li>Just 52 percent of students who do not have access to hands-on learning report feeling confident in science</li> </ul> <p>Hands-on experiences in science drive:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Learning outcomes</strong>: 71 percent of science teachers who incorporate hands-on, playful learning believe the methodology supports higher test scores and grades</li> <li><strong>Engagement for all learners</strong>: 84 percent of U.S. teachers and 87 percent of administrators think that hands-on experiences help all types of learners engage with science concepts</li> <li><strong>Love of science</strong>: 63 percent of students who love science credit their passion to regular hands-on experiences</li> <li><strong>Confidence</strong>: 79 percent of students who have hands-on science experiences are confident in the subject</li> </ul> <p>Administrators and science teachers are short on time and need hands-on tools and resources to quickly engage students in learning:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>59 percent of U.S. administrators and 54 percent of science teachers say they need more tools to engage students in science</li> <li>Nearly one-third of U.S. students do not get hands-on science experiences.</li> </ul> <div class="abh_box abh_box_custom abh_box_fancy"> <div class="abh_tab_content"> <section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope="" itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"> <div class="abh_image" itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/" class="url" target="_blank" title="Laura Ascione" rel="nofollow"> </a> </div> <div class="abh_text"> <p>Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.</p> </div> </section> <section class="abh_posts_tab abh_tab"> <div class="abh_image"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/" class="url" target="_blank" title="Laura Ascione" rel="nofollow"><img decoding="async" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Reaching-peak-engagement-in-K-12-science-education.jpg" class="photo" width="250" alt="Laura Ascione"/></a></div> <div class="abh_text"> <div class="abh_name" style="font-size:20px !important;">Latest posts by Laura Ascione <span class="abh_allposts">(<a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ldevaney/">see all</a>)</span></div> </div> </section> </div></div> </p></div> <p><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/steam/2025/02/14/reaching-peak-engagement-in-k-12-science-education/">Source link </a></p> </div> <div style="margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);" class="wp-block-post-date has-small-font-size"><time datetime="2025-02-14T10:01:00+00:00"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/reaching-peak-engagement-in-k-12-science-education/">February 14, 2025</a></time></div> </div> </li><li class="wp-block-post post-3497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-accessibility category-district category-featured category-high-school category-illinois category-it category-newsline category-resources category-school category-state category-students category-support tag-access tag-accessibility tag-counslr tag-district tag-expands tag-footprint tag-health tag-high-school tag-illinois tag-increase tag-it tag-launches tag-mental tag-mexico tag-resources tag-school tag-state tag-students tag-support tag-york"> <div class="wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)"> <figure style="aspect-ratio:3/2;" class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/counslr-launches-in-new-mexico-and-illinois-expands-footprint-in-new-york-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-support/" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" width="500" height="482" src="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Counslr-Launches-in-New-Mexico-and-Illinois-Expands-Footprint-in.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Counslr Launches in New Mexico and Illinois; Expands Footprint in New York to Increase Access to Mental Health Support" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Counslr-Launches-in-New-Mexico-and-Illinois-Expands-Footprint-in.jpg 500w, https://blog.college-counseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Counslr-Launches-in-New-Mexico-and-Illinois-Expands-Footprint-in-300x289.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size"><a href="https://blog.college-counseling.com/counslr-launches-in-new-mexico-and-illinois-expands-footprint-in-new-york-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-support/" target="_self" >Counslr Launches in New Mexico and Illinois; Expands Footprint in New York to Increase Access to Mental Health Support</a></h2> <div class="entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained"><div itemprop="text"> <p><strong>NEW YORK, NY –</strong> <a href="https://www.counslr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Counslr</a>, a leading <a href="https://www.counslr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B2B mental health and wellness platform</a>, announced today that it has expanded its footprint into the State of New Mexico starting with a partnership with Vista Nueva High School, Aztec, NM; and into the State of Illinois starting with a partnership with Big Hollow School District, Ingleside, IL. These initial partnerships will empower students and staff to prioritize their mental health by enabling them to access unlimited wellness resources and live texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, who are available on-demand, 24/7/365. By increasing accessibility to Counslr’s round-the-clock support, Vista Nueva and Big Hollow aim to <a href="https://www.counslr.com/for-schools" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bridge gaps in mental health support for students and staff</a>, enabling those who previously did not or could not access care, whether due to cost, inconvenience, or stigma, to receive the support they desire.</p> <p>1 in 6 youth suffer from a mental illness, but the majority do not receive mental health support due to substantial obstacles to care. Additionally, mental health is even a bigger challenge in rural America due to unique barriers, including fewer providers resulting in longer wait times or insufficient access to crucial mental health services. This resource scarcity underscores the urgency for additional resources and innovative solutions to bridge this <a href="https://docsend.com/view/q32sfnw62m87mvys" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">critical gap in mental health care for school communities</a>.</p> <p>“We are happy to be able to offer students another tool that they can use to support their mental well-being. Knowing that students have been able to speak with a professional outside of school hours helps us know this app was needed and is useful,” states Rebekah Deane, Professional School Counselor, Vista Nueva High School. “We hope this tool also assists students in learning how to navigate systems so that when they graduate high school they know these options exist and they can continue to seek out support when necessary.”</p> <p>As factors such as academic pressures, social media influence, burnout and world events contribute to heightened stress levels and mental health challenges, schools throughout the country are recognizing the growing need to offer more accessible resources and preventative mental health services to both students and staff.</p> <p>“Counslr provides an extremely easy-to-access platform for those who otherwise may not seek the help they need, and we are very excited to join Counslr in this partnership. We are all very well aware of the impact that technology has had on the mental health of our students and we feel that Counslr can meet our students in a setting they are comfortable with,” states Bob Gold, Big Hollow School District Superintendent. “Outside of our students, we are thrilled to be able to offer this service to the amazing adults who work with our students every day. There are so many families dealing with some sort of trauma, and the life of an educator is no different.  These adults tend to give so much of themselves to their students, so we strongly feel that our efforts here to join with Counslr is our way of providing an opportunity for our educators to focus on their own mental health.”</p> <p>In addition to the geographic expansion,Counslr has also expanded its existing footprint in states like New York, most recently partnering with the Silver Creek Central School District to support its students and staff.  </p> <p>“We know mental health needs are on the rise, for students and adults.  To me, Counslr is a resource our students and staff both deserve,” states Dr. Katie Ralston, Superintendent, Silver Creek Central. “In the beginning stages at Silver Creek Central, it has proven to be an asset, as it offers access to everyone on the spot, any day, for any situation.”</p> <p>“Supporting diverse populations of students and faculty across the country clearly illustrates that mental health knows no boundaries,” said Josh Liss, Counslr CEO. Adding that, “With 86% of Counslr’s users being first-time care seekers, we strive to reach these silent sufferers who need help, but do not or cannot access it, no matter where they are located.”</p> <p><strong>ABOUT COUNSLR</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.counslr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Counslr</a> is a text-based mental health support application that provides unlimited access to robust wellness resources and live texting sessions with licensed professionals, 24/7/365. Users can access support on-demand within two minutes of opening the app, or by scheduled appointment. Through real-time texting, users enjoy one-on-one, private communication with a licensed counselor that can be conducted anytime, anywhere. Counslr was designed to help individuals deal with life’s day-to-day issues, empowering individuals to address concerns while they are “small” to help ensure that they stay “small”. Counslr partners with organizations of all shapes and sizes (companies, unions, nonprofits, universities/colleges, high schools, etc) so that these entities can provide Counslr’s services to their employees/members/students at no direct cost. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YuQYt2USJyJqnFX5aA-AveHhh7DUXE22Z5Brvc4bDgWfiKaWB5MQDj2jS-Xc7Q6hw8eL_amgc8-CIOImXGRdMreES-yBrFX3EqZbg7f3zPO3hBdVla0YK-dlm2IaUYR7vb-sw1ZtN1V0DZpPh0ymDbPjxfFc6NjK_CCGvtjUR1-auzgL7_phix9iensCezmzd0KxYlquBvURvV2nxY-ph2ctZti4Y6y6YK1heOOq3n76kdotmM8lL9pSlpWcGYmJFT3dvDmHqC5RaYmtWRIBdzoXXrCZWjyY9WcOaYmbRY1zWHoz3HBEJtbLDfTHni5kwqhdt1Tu8xy1GNyDbuHl1U1Gz2HaVENxyS0N67v8WgLpSF93ClkflrNRuT40cdDocIBHSrZT43YRUNbMT2sxnZfvOnY589dHzn1eyktO_Ow=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.counslr.com</a>.</p> <div class="abh_box abh_box_custom abh_box_minimal"> <div class="abh_tab_content"> <section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope="" itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"> <div class="abh_image" itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><a href="https://www.eschoolnews.com/author/ge/" class="url" title="eSchool News Staff"> </a> </div> <div class="abh_text"> <p>eSchool Media staff cover education technology in all its aspects–from legislation and litigation, to best practices, to lessons learned and new products. 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