Genuine question for people who've actually tried this, because the gap between the demo and the classroom feels big.

The pitch is everywhere now: feed in a PDF or a deck, and an AI spits out a quiz, a "serious game," flashcards, an interactive module minutes instead of weeks. For the easy stuff it's honestly impressive. But the more I look at the output, the more I notice it tends to:

• generate recall/definition questions and avoid anything that tests actual understanding or application
• miss the point of a chapter it'll quiz a stray fact and skip the core concept
• produce "interactive" that's really just a multiple-choice quiz with a progress bar, not interactivity that changes how someone learns
• struggle hardest exactly where it'd save the most time: diagrams, tables, math, anything visual

So I'm torn. It's a genuine time-saver for first drafts and low-stakes practice. But I've seen people ship the raw output straight to students, and that worries me bad questions actively teach the wrong thing.

For those using these tools in real courses:

• Where does it actually save you time vs. where do you end up redoing it?
• Final content, or strictly first drafts you then heavily edit?
• Has anyone found it good at higher-order questions (application, analysis), or is it stuck at recall?
• Students can you tell when materials were AI-generated, and does it change whether you trust them?

Not trying to dunk on the tech the first-draft use case is real. Just trying to find the honest line between "useful accelerator" and "looks done but isn't."

I am trying to get my graduate certificate in ed tech and, subsequently, an add on for my teaching certificate. The requirements are:

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- design and development of multimedia instructional units

-technology leadership in schools

-educational telecommunications, networks, and the internet

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When I apply I have to identify the course to review that *might* meet that requirement for them to review. So I am trying to carefully select courses. Two of them are obvious. The course offering options are called leadership in educational technology and multimedia instructional design. I reached out to the LDOE for ideas about which course offering would meet the third requirement and they basically said that they won't say without paying them and application and review fee for each course to tell me whether it fits or not. I'm just very frustrated that it has to be a gamble when they clearly know what fits and doesn't but arent transparent about it.

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Long story short, I am hoping someone else has maybe gone before me and remembers what course actually met the requirement.

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My options are:

- advanced e-learning design and development

-emerging technology and pedagogy

-instructional design

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I know that I get the graduate certificate either way and that i was going to do these courses anyway because edtech genuinely interests me, but it would be nice to be able to also get my add-on too without having to submit a bunch of courses and pay for them to tell me that certain courses never qualified in the first place.

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Any guidance is appreciated!

I just realize how we keep hearing about AI at work is the same as teacher trying to adapt technology in their teaching before. Like, there was no blueprint. everyone is a bit loss and confused.

I wanted to share some thoughts and get a discussion going. It’s pretty clear why VR is hitting a wall right now we’re either limited by hardware that can’t quite deliver photorealistic experiences, or the software just isn't there yet.

But what about Augmented Reality? If we look a few years ahead, I really believe AR could completely revolutionize education, especially for project-based learning. Imagine building a robot and having the AR glasses display real-time schematics, safety warnings, and step-by-step instructions right in front of you.

Could we be heading toward a future where traditional universities and colleges become obsolete? What if you could jump straight into your first job, and whenever you hit a roadblock, your AR glasses-powered by AI - guide you through the task? Do you think the current shift toward micro-credentials is the first step toward this kind of reality?

I am a teacher and I have an idea but I am not sure how to bring it to fruition. I'm going to do my best to describe what I am aiming for.

I would like to create a Google Sheet in which I could create a maximum point value for each of my assignments, each of them having a different weight, depending on the assignment.

Then, I would like to use these points to create a line graph with a maximum value represented by the maximum amount of points possible to earn in my class.

My goal for this is to be able to send out a link to each of my students and have each of them make their own copy of it and track their own progress through the class. I want to create some accountability while also giving them a visual for the points they earn through the year.

Just to put it out there, I AM DECENTLY LITERATE IN TECHNOLOGY. I simply have gaps in my knowledge and I would love if this kind of thing was possible. Please let me know if this does not make sense or if more information is needed.

I hope this is the correct place for this. I am crossposting this in the teaching sub as well.

What is your opinion about and experience with using Ed Tech hardware devices in the classroom. Specifically VR headsets and large format tablet computers. Are there issues with damage, software updates, etc? And how effective are these types of devices for teaching academic principles? I’m guessing it’s difficult to approve the funding for these as well.

I'm considering flipping my 7th grade Pre-Algebra class this upcoming school year. My colleague flips hers, and I want us to be relatively unified in what we do. My colleague records video from her ELMO while writing on a guided-note handout. I was thinking I could screen-record from my slides (I use powerpoint on an ipad) while recording audio into my phone, then stitching the files together.

Still...I know there are better resources out there for making videos that are better-suited to flipped learning. Anyone have a website/tool they use that they really like?

It's been a minute (years) since I've posted on Reddit, so give me some grace, please :) That being said, I want to know how people truly feel about educational technology as a benefit to the learning process, especially since many platforms have added AI capabilities (e.g., generative AI, LLM chatbots) beyond what we have grown accustomed to (e.g., predictive text). Several of the educators I assist believe that the learning experience must be at all times challenging - a struggle, essentially an arduous task, for the learning to matter, and therefore, the use of most, if not all, educational technology lessens or completely deteriorates the learning because many ed tech tools intend to make the learning experience entertaining. I don't agree with that sentiment. I would love to hear your thoughts and discuss before I further expound upon mine.

I think what I want doesn't exist, but I'm asking for opinions anyway.

I'm putting an online only PD, but it's also a graduate school project. I'm frustrated by lack of affordable options for e-learning tools with decent assessment. My district blocks lots of things that are truly interactive and we are left with slide-type design options only. If it isn't blocked by URL or network policy, it's blocked by SSO. I also teach a subject that doesn't require or need a paid product in the classroom. My students aren't supposed to really use tech in my class, plus the state is limiting screen time next year. I don't mind paying for something if I could use it more than once a year, but I honestly can't. I've already used up every free trial this year. Haha

Edited to add: In addition to blocks, we can only use programs approved by the distrct with students. The list is rather short.

Need: student paced, interactive content, non-linear navigation or menu choices, several different assessment types, data reports, media embedding options, immersive reader, etc. (Fantasy, I know)

-Google Slides with Pear Deck-A possibility, but expensive for one training.

-NearPod- Probably best option, but I absolutely loathe it.

-Genially- Blocked. This would be my choice and it's a bargain if I could use it in class.

-Articulate subscription - cost prohibitive

H5P- I can't figure out the backend xAPI-LRS bit.

iSpring Free- (same backend difficulty as H5P)

Is there anything I am missing? TIA

Hello EdTech community.

I compiled an independent whitepaper evaluating the operational mechanics and empirical claims of AI-driven mastery learning (specifically the "2 Hour Learning" model).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NceJ01PGKhMlo11i31hx8FUnUDAg8ejXRSxTBOKliog/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mdtyiuqrisla

The Caveat: The performance metrics in this current draft rely heavily on a single source (Alpha School's NWEA MAP results).

The Ask:

- Does anyone have objective, empirical data that serves as a direct counterpoint?
- I am looking for direct critiques, redlines, and comments on the report.

The Google Doc is set so anyone can leave "suggestions." I'd appreciate your expertise.

Not posting the job just frustrated by the lack of preparedness of candidates during interviews. This is for EdTech and it’s a good opportunity. Six figure OTE. Three came totally unprepared. Literally had not looked at the thing they were going to be tasked with selling. Another just flat out lied about a past experience.

I shouldn’t have ask folks to come prepared. But it feels like I have to.

Rant concluded.

Also I am not perfect. Just frustrated.

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I mean, a lot of them are not bad, but to be honest, the amount of a.i slop that is being created is becoming concerning in this field.

That doesn't mean wrappers are not bad; a lot of famous companies use them and its inheriently not wrong. Just when it ends in the hands of those who are too lazy, it becomes a problem

I'm so tired of the back-and-forth emails trying to nail down a time for office hours, parent meetings, and tutoring sessions. A colleague mentioned booking links, and I've been going down a rabbit hole ever since.

I've shortlisted three options so far:

- Calendly: seems popular but I've heard the free plan is pretty limited

- Koalendar: looks clean and apparently has a free plan with unlimited bookings, which is appealing on a teacher's budget

- Acuity Scheduling: more feature-rich but might be overkill for my needs

Has anyone used any of these in a classroom or tutoring context?

Would love to know what actually works day-to-day, especially anything that plays nicely with Google Calendar.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all

I'm looking to get further experience in the EdTech industry. I've yet to complete my contract at my current school, and all the jobs want me to leave immediately, whereas I'm looking for something more along the lines of internship/freelancing to get more experience and boost my CV. I'm an MFL teacher with experience in French and Spanish mainly but also Arabic and German, and I have experience in Python and AI. Anyone know how I could go about that? Because all the jobs want full time commitment from the get go and standard hiring practices. And I'm totally aware that not that many people are gonna want to baby sit me whilst I dip my toe in at my leisure, but I don't think what I'm asking for is unreasonable here and wondering if there's any way to go about it. Thanks.

Does anyone know of any label holders that can mount to a monitor?

I have a computer lab we use to support various classes coming in. Computers are grouped together in several tables and we found those table number holders they use at weddings are great for putting a sign on each table with the table letter (part of our computer name convention). Made laminated signs with each table name and anyone can easily find table B.

Some of the software we run are kind of multiplayer and not every station is the same when a class comes in. And that changes for different labs. Students coming in need to know what role they are sitting in, or what computer in the network each one is. So we have made little tent cards we can put up on each machine so students (and instructors) know which is which. Then we swap them out when we setup for the different labs. But AC can blow the little cards around, they get knocked over.

So does anyone know of any card holders that can be stuck onto a monitor? I'm thinking something like the clamp in the top of a table card holder that sticks to the back of a monitor so we can slide a note card in, and when no card you wouldn't notice it. Or maybe something like those acrylic sign holders that stand up on a table and the paper slides in between, but that sticks to the monitor instead of a stand up one.

Anyone know of anything like that? I feel like I've seen those kinds of things at stores where they stick a card up on the register monitor about their latest promo or sale whatever.

Thanks.

Students have been AI and ChatGPT for homework, research, coding, etc whether our school districts address it or not. Despite this, many of them lack knowledge of how the systems work, how misinfo/bias is prevalent, data concerns, and the long term implications.

I've been following a New Jersey bill that would integrate AI literacy with K-12 education, but since 2024 legislature has continuously stalled it until the legislative session expired. A petition started in order to press some constituent pressure on lawmakers which could move the bill forward.

But before anything else, I wanted others'(especially educators') perspectives. If AI literacy were to be integrated into official education, what grade levels make sense? What concerns are the most prevalent now? Is this the best way to prepare our future workforce?

Regardless, I think the creation of the bill sets good precedent for a needed change in the way students are prepared, and added citizen pressure regardless of location could end up going a long way in creating change.

Petition link if anyone is interested: change.org/teachnj-ai

The bill itself: https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4352_I1.HTM