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It is difficult to make a blanket statement about whether or not artificial intelligence (AI) is bad for students to use. The potential impact of AI on students will depend on several factors, including how it is used and the specific context in which it is used. AI in the Balance. AI can enhance students' learning experience significantly. For example, AI-powered tutoring systems can provide personalized and tailored feedback to students, allowing them to learn more effectively and efficiently. AI can also help automate tedious tasks, such as grading homework assignments, freeing teachers to focus on other aspects of teaching and learning. On the other hand, there are also potential concerns about using AI in education. For example, relying too heavily on AI-powered systems to teach and evaluate students may lead to a lack of critical thinking skills and creativity. In addition, there is the potential for AI systems to perpetuate bias, either in the data used to train them or in the way that they are designed and implemented. How will AI impact education, and how are you planning to implement it? More: ACEd.Tech/s2e5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The actual practice of a fully funded esports program will include a curriculum for different classes, not just CTE courses. This episode will cover getting started for those with many limitations. Funding will be an essential aspect as your esports program grows. This is how we started the program in a limited environment. First, without administrative support, there is no esports program district-wide. However, any program that benefits students will ultimately benefit the school district. Thanks to one school principal who submitted a proposal for an esports budget, we have accomplished one year of competitions. District funding will be necessary for the following. Teachers are already passionate about gaming; there has to be a stipend for them. Currently, we have a yearly stipend of $1,000 at our district for Esports Coaches who do not get paid through other after-school programs. Next is the staff that will manage the program. In our case, I am the district's Esports Coordinator. We are lucky enough to receive a stipend for a Shoutcaster or commentator for live streaming. Security will be necessary, as well as custodial staff. This is very important. Although this is a low-impact program, consider a nurse. Finally, equipment that will be used is needed for the tournaments to be successful. At the school level, consider having fundraising available for the esports club. They will need to eat at the tournaments, after all. More than that, they need equipment, club shirts, etc. In the U.S., two websites to promote at your school districts are mrg.fyi/PledgeCents and mrg.fyi/DonorsChoose. This will help individual teachers or esports coaches to have more funding sources. Next is the hardware and software. The school district should purchase enough equipment to hold a tournament in the school district. To support diversity and inclusion, a great starting game that will support elementary to high school is the main Esports game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Therefore, the hardware proposed in this case will be the Nintendo Switch. Approximately 5 Nintendos with five games and ten pro controllers should allow for a good tournament. Game setup and rules need to be considered and set up. In many cases, network security prevents video game access for online play. This setup allows for in-person matches, which do not require online gaming. Another is the bracket management system. There are many, but the two I will recommend because they are free are Start.GG and Challonge. Challonge is spelled like challenge, but with an o instead of the first e. Finally, purchasing access to streaming services on twitch and youtube will not be necessary, but a service like streamyard can help. One final thought. Most tests are computer-based. Typing skills are necessary. The game I will recommend for Esports Tournaments is NitroType. It is a racing game that requires typing. It is web-based, but most school district networks allow this online gaming. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One common misconception is that video games are for boys. My daughters participated in a previous district tournament at 6 and 8 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Squad Strike 3v3. My eight-year-old daughter took third place in the Elementary Tier. My students took first place in the Secondary Tier, led by a female team captain who is also the club president. In that competition, we had students who were labeled 504 and SpEd. One of those students was playing with his feet. I will not explain why but look up a popular gamer known as brolly legs. Esports is the same as any other school sport, with the added benefit of being more inclusive, not just for those who play but also for those who do not. Targeting the whole population rather than some is a crucial benefit for schools for student retention. Since it is a no-pass-no-play rule, the students retained are some of the best. Recruitment needs to be done with purpose. Allow teachers to have game day and see which students, especially the quiet ones, do well in the game associated with the district. In order to have a variety of students, some may need to be recruited more than others. For example, if the population is 50-50 male females, and your esports team is more males than females, there must be a recruitment change. The goal of Esports recruitment in Education should be diversity and inclusivity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Before examining some studies, we need to dispel some misconceptions about esports. Moral Panic is a fear of a new cultural change that exceeds the threat posed to people—the 19th century vilified reading, specifically novels, that were once thought to corrupt the reader. Similarly, other media went through moral panic during its respective timeline, from comic books to movies and, not so recently, video games. Video Games tend to get vilified for inciting violence, corrupting the players, and causing lethargy and addiction. The reality is that video games are an easy target, just like the previous media were, because it is much more challenging to solve the root cause of the problems associated with novels, movies, or video games: trauma and mental health. Speaking with a middle school principal, he wanted a program that would include all students. This strategy would improve student achievement and retention, which has been crucial since the pandemic. His idea of Esports became a bi-monthly tournament in our school district, with more students joining each time. Unlike traditional sports, Esports is more than games. According to the National Institute of Health, "Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children." In a study by James Rosser Jr et al. on surgeons who played video games, they found that "Past video game play in excess of 3 h/wk correlated with 37% fewer errors." An example is NASCAR's Ross Chastain was told on October 30th, 2022, that he needed to pass two more to advance or he would lose the race. Using his GameCube skills in the video game NASCAR 2005, he hit the wall hard instead of hugging the curve and continued to speed up, passing five and moving on to championship 4. However, for students, "video games have many benefits, including developing complex problem-solving skills and promoting social interaction through online gaming," according to WebMD. Esports is more than sports. Esports supports many career paths, from writing for social media, management, speaking in a live stream, and much more. For example, one of my students wanted to avoid competing. She was a referee. For students, this will improve attendance and grades, but more importantly, mental health and multiple skill types, which are highly transferable to careers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Video Games are misunderstood but are great for education. Primary, secondary, and district administrators should understand the importance of an esports program in a school environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For complete Show Notes, visit: https://wke.lt/w/s/4P5KTH Chrome under attack for second time this month — here's what to do Grow with Google Discover professional certificates developed by Google and designed to connect you to over 100 top employers who are hiring for related roles. Recorder for Google Pixel instantly transforms audio into text so you can search, edit and share your favorite audio moments. And it all works offline too. Google Workspace for Education rebrand toolkit Learn to code with Grasshopper, now in Spanish More options for learning with Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals Free Basic Tools 100TB Total* (June 2022) Standard $3/student/year Advanced security, audits, rules, & BigQuery logs 100TB Total* (January 2022) Teaching and Learning UPGRADE $4/licence/year Google Meet Upgrades: 250 paricipants, 10k viewers, Q&A, Polls, Breakouts, etc. Classroom Upgrades: add-ons (coming soon), originality report, student work repository. Storage Upgreade - TBD Plus $5/student/year Standard + Upgrade Meet 100k viewers Enhanced domain search and support Google Cloud solutions can help schools improve the student experience, from matriculation to graduation. Run Photoshop or AutoCAD from a Chromebook using Virtual Desktops Provide support and answer questions using a virtual agent A peek at what’s next for Google Classroom Rich text formatting Originality reports in new languages Submit by Scanning to PDF Classroom Android app to work offline Track student engagement Google CS First integrates Scratch without having to go to a different website or create another account. Learn about new safety and engagement features in Google Meet. Coming Soon (Some are paid features0 End Meeting for all including breakout rooms Mute all & prevent un-muting More control on mobile devices Raise your hand with emojis Breakout rooms from Calendar Live captions in new languages Attendance reports Chromebooks get an education refresh New features for schools and educators, like a native screen recorder. Pre-Provision Tokens for Zero Touch Enrollment "Learn with Google Arts & Culture" brings together lesson plans, technologies and tips for educators in one place. Version History is coming to Jamboard! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Livestream will be available by others here: After editing, we will air the podcast. Guest info (anything you want to share, feel free to add): High School CTE Teacher Google for Education Certified Trainer & Innovator Leader for Google Educator Group of South Texas Ambassador to WeVideo, Flipgrid, Wakelet, & DonorsChoose Social media contacts: (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website): Twitter @eduGOOGdroid ACEd.Tech Intro: Today’s guest is Mr. G, who will be talking to us about how to create a Choose your own Adventure slide deck or form. Tell us a bit about yourself, who you are, what you do. I have a podcast called ACEd Tech. I recently graduated from the Google Innovator Academy #VIA20 I’m just generally passionate about EdTech (If you want to change any of these questions, go ahead. Please add any questions you would like us to ask.) Example: Ask me about …..my garden….. Question: How are you doing? What would you like to chat about today? There are ways to create a choose-your-own-adventure games using Google Slides or Google Forms You created choose your own adventure with google forms tell us about that. At first, breakout edu was popular. Then, digital breakouts were created. On Google Forms, a breakout which may include a “password” may not work because it can be easily hacked. Instead, a choose-your-own-adventure would make it better. What prompted you to create this? Based on my Google Innovator project, I tried to create a game on Google Forms. How does it work? In Google Forms… In Google Slides ... How can others get involved in this? Here’s a link to one I made using forms: https://forms.gle/Q4kJLHLQR1iGWPcKA With Google Slides and Google Forms it will take practice and patience. Here’s a link to my student using Google Slides https://preview.tinyurl.com/tyca21 Do you have other topics you would like to chat about? Join your local Google Educator Group. If you want to investigate what a GEG is, GEG-SOUTX link is here: https://geg.soutx.us/join Please add the links to any resources here. END OF EPISODE: Podcast Outline: 1st week of the month: 2nd week of the month: 3rd week of the month: Let’s Talk about TED. Agree upon a TED Talk, new or old, then take two different perspectives. Discuss and analyze the Talk. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment to let us know. Odd episodes: Please don’t forget to subscribe to hear more about what is going on in education - on both sides of the Pond. Remember we are always looking for guests to share the great things they are doing in their classrooms, so if you know someone who likes to chat, or if you’d like to be a guest again, please visit Guest form link and complete the contact form to let us know. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Visit... https://ACEd.Tech/33 ...and listen to #ACEdTech Episode 33 with Bruce Reicher where we talk about WeVideo. #GoogleEI #GoogleET #VIA20 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Visit ACEd.Tech/31 and listen to #ACEdTech Episode 31 with @TechTeacher1381 where we talk about Home Learning amid #COVID19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Visit ACEd.Tech/30 and listen to #ACEdTech Episode 30 with @lieberrian where we talk about @WeVideo. pic.twitter.com/plF4ziZyCK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I attended the STEM Summit hosted by ESC Region One. This allowed me to have some fun conversations with some who attended. This is what they had to say: ACEd.Tech/29 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ACEd.Tech/28 I am recording on the road as I explain technology news who the winner is for the app of the year and Google news and updates --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about Google Stadia & a chance to win Stadia Pro for 3 months. Also, vote for your favorite app of 2019. Visit: aced.tech/27 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 26 http://aced.tech/26Talking with Attendees How to leave a recorded lesson Aaron AlvaradoCTE Instructor SHARYLAND ISD MOS in Word, Google Level 1 https://sphs.sharylandisd.org/faculty/AaronAlvarado Notes Using Screencastify 3PR: Pause, Perform, Play, Review Using Podcasts Equipment for podcasting Don't Ditch That Tech Matt Miller Author Ditch That Textbook GEI, MIE Expert, Skype Master Teacher ditchthattextbook.com @jmattmiller Notes Differentiating Instruction Change approach with technology Classroom management Adjusting instructions Students give peer feedback Google Applications in the Library Jason Galvan Librarian Vela Middle School Google Level 2 http://velaeagleslibrary.weebly.com @jasgalvan Notes Using Google Classroom in the Library Book Club Google Forms Signing Sheet Personalized Blended Learning Julie Kelly Instructional Technology Strategist Weslaco ISD Google Certified Trainer, Blended Learning Live! facilitator @JulieKeefeKelly Notes Student Control Teacher provides the choice Augmented Reality Alfonso MendozaInstructional Software Specialist Sharyland ISD Google Certified Trainer @TechTeacher1381 Notes #ARVRinEDU Explore Different View Points See the world beyond the 4 walls Lyford CISD Student Tech Squad Samantha Torrez: Kacey Salinas, Heather May, Bailee Nieto School Librarian: Students at Lyford Middles School Lyford CISD @lyfordtechsquad Notes Tech Makes Class Fun Help people Osmo Sphero 3D Pens Podcasting in the Classroom Josue Pruneda Forensic Science Teacher PSJA ISD Google Level 1; Level 2; Microsoft Innovative Educator @kingofprunes Notes The use of a podcast to outreach to the parents through the use of Google Sites and Podcasts The use of a podcast to tell stories or at least in my class; give a "first responder's report" The use of a podcast to interview someone in the field, a professional or maybe even a student to "check for understanding."" The equipment and how to start a podcast and how to breakdown a podcast" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's a quick overview of the Made by Google 2019 event. More more visit ACEd.Tech/25 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about what it takes to attend the Google for Education Certified Innovator Academy. Listen to ACEd.Tech/24 with Google Innovators. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thank you for 1000 downloads & 1000 follows. Visit ACEd.Tech/23 for more info. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about curating resources by surfing the Wakelet Wave. Listen to ACEd.Tech/22 with Misbah Gedal, Head of Partnership at Wakelet, and lets Tech2Achieve on ACEd Tech. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Which EdTech tool will no longer be free? Find out on ACEd.Tech/21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

UPDATE: Intro Audio Corrected. QR Codes are very easy to generate or “make” - all you need is an QR app and a link to what you want attached to it - it can be an image, a message, something online. Visit aced.tech/20 to learn more --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have a laugh at Google's attempt to fool you on http://aced.tech/19 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about Organizing Docs, Mail Merge, Google Sheets Add-ons, Slides, and Certificates using Autocrat with Luis Pertuz on ACEd.Tech/18 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is a Podcast? Pedagogy, What should your podcast be about? Equipment, Software & Services, Audio Editing Tips. On http://aced.tech/17 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about how Jennifer Scott uses Google Slides to make a Yearbook for her school and schools across the world as part of her Google Innovator Project on ACEd.Tech/16 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen to the upcoming G Suite Updates and last month's Tech News (Newsela Adapted). http://aced.tech/15 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

See why Newsela helps with differentiated reading. http://aced.tech/14 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen to January 2019 G suite Updates and Tech News. Tech news will now be features from Newsela to share with your classroom. Visit: http://aced.tech/13 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thinking visually is not about drawing. Learn more about sketch noting. http://aced.tech/12 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lear about getting collaboration started using emojis. http://aced.tech/11 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I'm using Story Speaker to create an episode about Google Home. http://aced.tech/10 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sarah Ostorga talks ways to implement Eucational Technology with strategy. The WOW factor doesn't determine how useful it is. For more, visit http://aced.tech/9   Important links in this episode: SarahOstorga.blogspot.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nancy Penchev talks about quick and easy ways to create and edit videos. For more, visit http://aced.tech/8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mrs. G talks about ways to fund a classroom; plus an awesome rewards app by Google. For more, visit http://aced.tech/7   Important links in this episode: http://MrsG.fyi/DonorsChoose http://MrsG.fyi/PledgeCents --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Christopher J. Nesi, host of the podcast House of #EdTech and producer of the Google Teacher Tribe, talks about a way to create a podcast; plus an awesome podcatcher app. For more, visit http://aced.tech/6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Efren Rodriguez, Google Educators Group South Texas Chapter Leader, talks about a way to create computer as an educational tool; plus an awesome Chemistry app. For more, visit http://aced.tech/5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

EdTech Coach Alfonso Mendonza talks about an awesome tech tool for meeting remotely. For more, visit http://aced.tech/4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Middle School Teacher Fely Garcia Lopez talks about an awesome tech tool for the classroom: Seesaw. For more, visit http://aced.tech/3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Elementary Teachers Marisol & Johana talk about awesome tech tools for the classroom: Nearpod & Seesaw. For more, visit http://aced.tech/2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Librarian Ana Maria talks about free eBooks from top publishers for low SES, military, and special needs children. For more, visit http://aced.tech/1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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