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For educational administrators and policy makers, Leo offers a strategic advantage in achieving educational excellence. 🏛️ By providing a suite of tools that enhance teaching efficiency, student engagement, and learning outcomes, Leo supports your goals of educational improvement and innovation. With data-driven insights into student performance and learning trends, making informed decisions has never been easier. Discover how Leo can support your educational objectives and drive success at www.withleo.ai #AI #edtech #education #teaching #AIinEducation #TeacherTools #TeachingAssistants #EducationalAI

Imagine your students applying to universities without worrying about hidden fees. With Direct Apply by Cialfo, that’s exactly what 93% of counselors confirmed in our March survey. Students benefit from waived application fees for all UK universities and substantial savings on their first Australian application! But it’s more than just the savings. Direct Apply breaks down barriers, providing access to thousands of university programs worldwide through a single application form. This means counselors can focus on what really matters — guiding students towards their #highered dreams without the stress. Curious how Direct Apply can simplify your workload and save your students even more? Book a demo now to see it in action: https://lnkd.in/gzdM-6Gy #Cialfo #UniversityAdmissions #HighSchoolCounselors #K12Counselors #Counselors #HigherEducation #CollegeApplication #CollegeApplicationsManagment #WorkflowManagement #ChampioningStudents #CreatingSuccessfulCommunities #StudentRecruitment #AI #DirectApply #DirectApplybyCialfo

What are students saying about us? The University of Gloucestershire recently implemented LearnWise in their digital learning ecosystem, supporting students by providing context-specific answers to their questions regarding contacting professors, disabled student allowance information, or mental health support escalation. Want to learn how LearnWise is helping students at the University of Gloucestershire save time and get the help they need? Check out our webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_ws6ZGA #aiforeducation #LearnWiseAI #edtech #highereducation #product #innovation #ai

🌟 Empowering Students to Think Critically: The Path to True Understanding 🌟 In today's rapidly evolving world, the ability to think critically and evaluate information is more important than ever. As educators, we can drive to inspire our students to question, analyze, and draw informed conclusions. Here's how: 👍Encourage #Curiosity: Foster a classroom environment where questions are welcomed and explored. Curiosity drives deeper understanding and helps students see beyond the surface. 💬Facilitate the use of #Analytical Techniques: Equip students with tools and frameworks to break down complex information. This includes teaching them how to identify biases, assess sources, and interpret data critically. 🧠Promote #Reflective Thinking: Encourage students to reflect on their learning processes and outcomes. This helps them recognize their thought patterns and improve their evaluative skills. By guiding our students to be analytical and evaluative, we prepare them to navigate the vast ocean of information with confidence and discernment. Cultivating a generation of thinkers🌐🧠 #Education #CriticalThinking #AnalyticalSkills #FutureReady #EdTech #InnovativeTeaching #21stCenturySkills #StudentSuccess #LifelongLearning #TeachingStrategies #LinkedInEdu

In today's rapidly evolving world, any teaching and learning theory that limits itself to just the immediate needs of young learners falls short. True educational innovation must span the entire spectrum of human development, from cradle to grave. Ask yourself this very difficult question: will the skills we teach our students today be useful when they are twenty, forty, sixty, or even eighty? If the answer is no, then we must rethink our approach. Lifelong learning isn't just a buzzword—it's a necessity for personal and professional growth in our ever-changing society. we should all be committed to integrating technology and AI to foster skills that last a lifetime. From critical thinking and creativity to empathy and adaptability, our educational methods prepare students for every stage of life. Let's ensure our educational theories and practices are robust, forward-thinking, and designed to equip our learners with the tools they need for lifelong success. #Education #LifelongLearning #AIinEducation #EdTech #FutureSkills #InnovativeEducation #CriticalThinking #Creativity #Empathy #Adaptability #FromCradleToGrave

As my own children navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape, one thing remains clear: the journey to success can be complex for both college students and university staff. Helping students find clarity on their path and equipping them with the right resources is more crucial than ever. At the same time, university staff need advanced tools to enhance their service and support. Christian Matthew and Kris Oei are transforming how students discover their potential and how educators provide guidance. By harnessing the power of AI, students can receive personalized advice tailored to their goals, interests, and strengths. This not only helps them make informed decisions but also fosters a sense of confidence as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. For university staff, AI is a game-changer. It enables more efficient service delivery, whether it's through smarter administrative tools, predictive analytics, or enhanced student support systems. These advancements allow educators and administrators to focus on what truly matters: fostering an environment where every student can thrive. I’m continuing my journey of spending time supporting founders who love their customers and can BUILD solutions to support their success. #AIinEducation #StudentSuccess #UniversityExcellence #EdTech #HigherEducation

As an educational leader, I’m having constant conversations with educators in the classroom and one thing I push is we need to stop running away from AI tools and start embracing it. AI benefits the ones who are marginalized the most. It can be used to bridge the gap when there are language barriers and with students with dis/abilities. It can be used as a tool to increase engagement and offer different ways for students to illustrate their learning. It can aid the teacher transitioning from traditional methods that aren’t effect to more inclusive and culturally affirming methods where students have greater voice and choice in their learning, cultivating critical thinkers. Isn’t that the goal! I’m definitely hoping to learn as much as possible about AI to keep modeling and promoting its use as a valuable tool in classrooms.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jay Mahardale, the principal of Northland Primary, along with his leadership team, which includes Vice Principals Mr. Richard Chong and Mrs. Gina Cho. Our conversation was enlightening, as we delved into their vision for the school and their commitment to fostering a nurturing and dynamic educational environment. We discussed how the integration of AI into our educational practices stands at a crossroads, presenting us with both remarkable opportunities and significant challenges. With a measured and thoughtful approach, we can leverage AI to nurture each student’s unique potential, helping them grow, serve and excel. This requires a commitment to ensuring that AI is implemented ethically and effectively, always keeping the human essence of education at the forefront. As we navigate this new terrain, it's essential to embrace AI's potential to craft a more personalized and effective learning experience. AI can revolutionize how we understand and respond to individual student needs, providing tailored support that fosters deeper understanding and skill development. However, we must remain acutely aware of the accompanying risks. If not managed wisely, AI could inadvertently widen existing educational disparities and lead to over-reliance on technology, undermining the critical human interactions that are foundational to learning. Our mission, therefore, is clear. We must harness AI's capabilities to empower students, helping them not just to face the future but to thrive within it. This path requires our collective wisdom and vigilance to ensure that AI enhances educational equity and fosters independence rather than dependence. The decisions we make today will shape the educational landscape of tomorrow, determining whether AI becomes a powerful tool for empowerment and growth or a catalyst for inequality and stagnation. The stakes are high, but with careful stewardship, the future of education can be bright and inclusive. Overall, the leadership at Northland Primary, under the guidance of Mr. Mahardale and his vice principals, Mr. Chong and Mrs. Cho, is truly exemplary. Their collective vision and unwavering commitment to education promise a bright future for the students of Northland Primary.

As digital reading becomes the norm, tools like Hypothesis are transforming how university students engage with texts. Social annotation not only fosters deeper reading but also enhances critical thinking by encouraging students to question, analyze text, and collaborate in real-time. Discover how social annotation is reshaping education and preparing students for the complexities of today’s information-rich world: https://hubs.li/Q02ZpYlF0 #HigherEd #SocialAnnotation #EdTech #CriticalThinking

Coming soon........ Our current fragmented, compartmentalised curricula and standardised approaches to schooling and assessments are excluding thousands of students who go unnoticed and are underserved, yet seemingly educated but uninspired to tackle their immediate challenge as a result of the passive programming and dogma of colonial education instruments. To date, some of our traditional pedagogical methods and approaches still encourage a single solution to problem-solving and a way of thinking through a euro-centric lens, that is divorced from the realities of life and fails to equip learners with the capability to successfully tackle emerging issues from the complexities of modern life. From October 2024, we will be hosting a series of conversations with schools, teachers, researchers, students, and parents on the pathways of developing a curricular roadmap for this type of education (a model that recognises the gifts and talents of the learner), which encourages the combination of #technology, #AI, #data, and #human #problem-solving capability and #creativity. To achieve and  operationalise this objective, we will be exploring ways to 📌 Develop curricular materials to engage students to discover the wonder of problem-based education through an interdisciplinary lens 📌 Use instructional design and scientific methodologies as a framework for critical thinking and problem-solving using technologies 📌 Explore pathways that encourage and nurture students’ confidence for choice-based/ self-determined learning If you are interested in creating something amazing that paves the way for greater inclusivity, creativity, and innovations in education- please join in! #Open #Education #Democratic #Learning