School of Education, Communication and Society

SIIA Releases Principles for the Future of AI in Education

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火曜日, 10月 24, 2023

AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.

Key Points: 
  • AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.
  • AI technologies used in education should strive for transparency to enable the school community to effectively understand and engage with the AI tools.
  • Companies building AI tools for education should engage with education institutions and stakeholders to explain and demystify the opportunities and risks of new AI technologies.
  • The education technology industry should work with the greater education community to identify ways to support AI literacy for students and educators.

ECFC Selected for BenefitsPRO’s 2023 LUMINARIES Awards

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月曜日, 9月 18, 2023

ECFC , the leading nonprofit organization promoting choice in consumer-driven benefit solutions through advocacy and education, has been named to BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES Class of 2023 in the category of Education & Communication.

Key Points: 
  • ECFC , the leading nonprofit organization promoting choice in consumer-driven benefit solutions through advocacy and education, has been named to BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES Class of 2023 in the category of Education & Communication.
  • For over 40 years, ECFC has been dedicated to the advancement of tax-advantaged benefits to empower millions of Americans to better afford healthcare expenses.
  • Every educational program we create, along with every communications effort we deliver, is in support of this mission,” said Christa Day, Executive Director at ECFC.
  • YouTube video series to educate benefits professionals about the value of ECFC and its role in the industry over the past 40 years.

ViewSonic Introduces its Educator Community that Partners with Teachers to Develop Connections and Engagement

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月曜日, 6月 26, 2023

The ViewSonic® Educator Community was created to support and provide educators and teachers with a centralized space to network and connect.

Key Points: 
  • The ViewSonic® Educator Community was created to support and provide educators and teachers with a centralized space to network and connect.
  • As the software and ecosystem is utilized globally, the ViewSonic Educator Community was developed to connect these educators with their peers, exchange ideas, and teach other teachers.
  • “The goal of the community is for educators and teachers to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas within the teacher community.
  • This is an environment where teachers can help other educators, gain ideas, share solutions and develop skills.”
    As the ViewSonic Educator Community grows, more features and benefits will be added.

Learning Ally Educator Community Takes Home CMX Community Industry Award

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火曜日, 1月 24, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit partnering with educators to solve the literacy crisis, has won the 2023 CMX Community Industry Award for Best Growth Marketing Community for its thriving Educator Community .

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit partnering with educators to solve the literacy crisis, has won the 2023 CMX Community Industry Award for Best Growth Marketing Community for its thriving Educator Community .
  • The CMX Community Industry Awards celebrates the achievements of the best in the community space.
  • Elizabeth Zwerg, Learning Ally's Educator Community Manager, was a finalist for "Best Executive Leader" for her work building an internal, employee-driven "Sunshine Committee" that empowers champions for the Educator Community.
  • This internal group drives collaboration, engagement, and fosters a sense of community for Learning Ally's mission to close the literacy gap.

University of Phoenix Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research Scholars Present at International Convention

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月曜日, 10月 24, 2022

Researchers from University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) will present multiple research studies at the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Impacting Student Learning, October 24 28, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers from University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) will present multiple research studies at the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Impacting Student Learning, October 24 28, 2022.
  • The convention brings together educational researchers and practitioners interested in learning design, performance improvement, and educational uses of technology.
  • The research labs at CEITR focus on cutting edge topics in education and put researchers in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources, and tools.
  • Over the course of the pandemic, the transformation of educational technology brought to the foreground CEITR focus areas of education communications, access and learning discussions.

Bank of America Honors Five Leaders Creating Change for People and Communities of Color

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水曜日, 3月 23, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced the inaugural honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, a new recognition that honors individual leaders who are advancing racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities. The five honorees are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to break down systemic racial barriers and create opportunities for people of color across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "Through this program we are recognizing the impact of inspiring leaders in our country who are creating real change," said D. Steve Boland, chief administrative officer at Bank of America.
  • "Supporting nonprofits and their leaders has been core to our approach of investing in the local communities we serve.
  • We are proud to honor these brilliant leaders and empower nonprofits with resources to continue their work in support of communities of color."
  • The Racial Equality Award is an extension of Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, Neighborhood Builders , which focuses on economic mobility and nonprofit leadership.

University of Phoenix Research Center Studies Presents at International Convention

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月曜日, 11月 1, 2021

Researchers from University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) will present three research studies at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention November 2 6, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers from University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) will present three research studies at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention November 2 6, 2021.
  • The research labs at CEITR focus on cutting edge topics in education and put researchers in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources, and tools.
  • As scholar practitioners, we feel the responsibility of conducting applied research with immediate implications to resolve the disruption, states Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., University Research Chair of the CEIRT.
  • The three studies presented at AECT are the examples of current studies carried out at the center.