For all of us who care deeply about the future of education, start by understanding what our youngest learners need. 🎧 I highly recommend listening to this conversation with Kari Stubbs, PhD on the Dr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast.
One of the most important reminders: children under age five are not simply smaller versions of older students. Their brains (and eyes) are developing at an extraordinary pace, and what they need most is learning designed for this unique stage of development.
That means rich language and conversation. Play and exploration. Movement and sensory experiences. #Curiosity. Secure relationships with caring adults. And opportunities to interact with the real world, not simply more content delivered through a screen.
As #AI and emerging technologies rapidly reshape education, we need to be equally intentional about understanding when technology adds value and when human interaction, physical exploration, and play are the better learning tools.
Innovation in education is not about introducing #technology earlier, it’s knowing when it is developmentally appropriate and only integrated with intention. It’s about using what we know about brain development to give children the experiences they need at the time they need them.
This is a thoughtful conversation for educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone shaping the future of learning for children under five and beyond.
🎧 Highly recommend the listen🙌
https://t.co/A7uRIudqmy
#EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BrainDevelopment #EdTech #PreK #FutureOfLearning @fetc #EducationLeadership @karistubbs
Former #ISTEboard member. PhD educator. Current focus?
The five years before children ever walk through a kindergarten door.
The wild west starts long before any screen policy can help.
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#ISTElive is asking where technology belongs in schools.
I am asking what happened in the five years before children got there.
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Bell to bell bans. Screen time limits. AI in every classroom.
Meanwhile I am thinking about what happened before kindergarten even began.
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Attention autism educators... the application period for @stageslearning 2025 ARIS Thrive Grant for Autism Educators is open!
Applications accepted January 20 - February 19.
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One of the greatest parts of being an educator is the learning never stops. Three full days at #FETC and I am returning to the #jjsecretagents a little different than when I left. The human connection at these events fills my bucket. So grateful for this opportunity.
Join us for the next #FETC Webinar: Back to School #Edtech Tools
Join leading #edtech experts @HollyClarkEdu, @JakeMillerEdu, @ZajacSLP@MsClassNSession. They will share the latest educational technology tools designed to enhance teaching and learning. These tools, updated with artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing classrooms by increasing teacher efficiency and boosting student engagement. Each expert will present an effective edtech tool and explain its unique features including: @AdobeExpress@BookCreatorApp@CanvaEdu@DiffitApp@GoogleForEdu@Gemini@padlet@magicschoolai@suno_ai_@GetSchoolAI
Discover how to integrate these tools into your teaching practice to create dynamic and interactive learning environments. Learn how #AI can streamline administrative tasks, personalize instruction, and provide real-time feedback. Gain insights into cutting-edge edtech tools and their latest updates. Understand the pedagogy behind using these tools to enhance instructional practices.
The experts will offer step-by-step strategies to effectively incorporate these tools into your classroom. Be inspired to transform your teaching approach and elevate student learning experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of education technology and make this school year the best one yet!
Link to register:
https://t.co/e5686KTnI0
ALL registrants will get a link to the recording and CEU certificate post event.
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Shame on you @TSA at the Aspen airport! We’ve been in the tsa pre check line 40 minutes for our flight. Still in line and boarding in 9 minutes. @united Do better.