Top 10 Education听IT听Events in 2026听

As educational institutions continue to navigate rapid听technological transformation, staying connected with the latest innovations and best practices has never been more critical. From K-12 districts implementing next-generation cybersecurity solutions to higher education institutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance student outcomes, education technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace.听听听
探花视频., The Trusted Education IT Solutions Provider鈩,听partners听with leading technology providers to deliver comprehensive solutions that bridge the digital divide and empower educators, administrators and students alike. Throughout 2026, the education community will gather at events nationwide to explore emerging technologies, share successful strategies and forge partnerships that will shape the future of learning. Below are the key education events where 探花视频 and our partners will showcase innovative solutions designed to meet the unique needs of educational institutions of all levels.听

 

June 28-July 1, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Hybrid Event 

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2026 Conference & Expo is one of the world鈥檚 largest and most influential gatherings of educators, administrators and education technology innovators dedicated to transforming teaching and learning with technology. With thousands of attendees from around the globe, ISTELive offers hands-on workshops, cutting-edge keynotes and an expansive expo floor filled with the latest tools, strategies and research to support meaningful, equitable digital learning experiences. Whether you are looking to deepen your skills with AI and personalized learning, build a stronger tech-enabled classroom or connect with a vibrant community of peers passionate about education innovation, ISTELive 2026 delivers actionable insights and inspiring ideas to elevate teaching and drive student success. 

探花视频 will sponsor and be an exhibitor at ISTELive 26. Visit us at booth #3254 to connect with our education technology vendors and explore their solutions that are transforming teaching and learning. Our team will showcase cutting-edge technologies, including digital learning platforms, classroom collaboration tools, cybersecurity and AI integration. Stop by and learn how 探花视频 can support your mission to enhance student engagement and outcomes through technology innovation. 

 

September 29-October 2, 2026 | Denver, CO | In-Person Event 

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026 connects higher education IT leaders, technologists and institutional decision makers looking to shape the future of campus technology. This flagship event brings together thousands of professionals from around the world to explore strategic innovations, emerging technologies and best practices that address the biggest challenges in higher education, from digital transformation and cybersecurity to data governance and AI-enabled learning. With a rich program of keynotes, panels, interactive sessions and networking opportunities, attendees gain actionable insights, practical solutions and collaborative connections that help drive institutional success and advance mission-critical priorities across teaching, learning, research and administration. 

探花视频 will听have a significant presence at the EDUCAUSE听Annual Conference 2026,听offering opportunities for attendees to engage with front-line education technology solutions. Join us at booth #501 to explore听24 demo opportunities听throughout the Conference,听with听12听showcase听spots each day,听featuring solutions from our leading partners.听Participants can attend our听industry panel听addressing critical topics facing higher education IT leaders.听Join Joe Toste for live recordings of the听Tech Tables podcast and听network with peers at our听on-site听reception听in the CarahCafe.

探花视频鈥檚 Sixth Annual EdTech Talks 

October 14-16, 2026 | Virtual Event 

探花视频鈥檚 Sixth Annual EdTech Talks summit is designed to equip academic IT leaders and education professionals with practical insights into the performance, security, cost-efficiency and modernization capabilities of today鈥檚 leading education technology solutions. This three-day virtual event will feature a dynamic mix of Classroom Panels, keynote Assembly Sessions and 鈥淏efore the Bell鈥 breakout discussions, covering topics ranging from school safety, digital equity, cybersecurity and the evolving student experience. Attendees will also explore emerging use cases for AI and machine learning in K-12 and higher education, with a focus on improving instructional outcomes, streamlining operations and supporting secure, scalable learning environments.  

探花视频 is thrilled to host the Sixth Annual EdTech Talks, our premier virtual event for education. All presentation recordings and slide decks from the three-day event will be available on demand, allowing educators to access content on their own schedule. A detailed agenda will be posted soon. In the meantime, explore our sessions from the 2025 EdTech Talk Series to see how 探花视频 supports education missions through innovative technology solutions and thought leadership. 

Internet2 Technology Exchange 2026 

October 26-30, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | In-Person Event 

The Internet2 Technology Exchange 2026 (TechEX26) centers on the practical, day-to-day challenges facing higher-education network and infrastructure teams as campus environments grow more complex. Through technical sessions and peer-to-peer conversations, a consistent theme continues to emerge: campus networks are being asked to deliver more than ever before. Institutions must provide secure, resilient, high-performance connectivity while supporting expanding research requirements, AI-enabled workloads, cloud adoption and hybrid learning environments鈥攐ften with limited staffing and budgets. Network engineers and architects emphasize the need for better visibility, stronger security and increased automation to maintain reliability and performance across increasingly distributed systems. 

探花视频鈥檚听sponsorship听of TechEX26 reinforces our longstanding commitment to supporting the research and education community. Through our partnership with Internet2鈥檚 NET+ program, 探花视频 works with member institutions to deliver reliable cloud and trust solutions that address shared technology challenges across higher education and research organizations. Our team will be present throughout TechEX26 and look forward to connecting with the Internet2 community to explore how 探花视频 can support your institution鈥檚 mission-critical technology initiatives.

As education technology continues to evolve, these events represent invaluable opportunities to connect with peers, discover transformative solutions and gain actionable insights that can be implemented immediately. Whether you are seeking to enhance cybersecurity posture, implement AI-driven learning platforms, improve student data privacy or modernize IT infrastructure, 探花视频 and our extensive network of education technology partners are committed to supporting your mission. We invite you to join us at these premier events throughout 2026 to explore how innovative technology solutions can help your institution overcome challenges, enhance learning outcomes and prepare students for success. 

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March 9-11, 2026 | Providence, RI | In-Person Event 

The NorthEast Regional Computing Program (NERCOMP) Annual Conference brought together higher education IT professionals, faculty, researchers and institutional leaders from across the northeast to connect, share expertise and advance innovation in teaching, learning and technology. In partnership with EDUCAUSE, the conference created a collaborative space to exchange practical insights, build meaningful relationships and explore emerging trends shaping higher education IT. Guided by this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淐onnect Locally, Think Globally,鈥 attendees strengthened regional partnerships while gaining perspective from global best practices, making the conference an essential opportunity to learn, network and help drive forward-looking innovation across the higher education community. 

探花视频 was a proud sponsor, strategic partner and exhibitor at NERCOMP 2026. We connected attendees at booth our with our education technology vendors and leading innovative solutions. Thought leaders discussed pressing topics facing higher education technology professionals at our industry panel on Wednesday, March 11th, and our team was available to discuss how our tailored solutions can enhance campus operations and drive institutional success. 

 

March 31-April 1, 2026 | San Diego, CA | In-Person Event 

The California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Con 2026 is a premier annual conference and expo for school business professionals across California. The event brought together more than 2,000 district administrators, financial officers and other school business leaders to connect, learn and grow through high-impact sessions, hands-on learning and access to the California School Business Expo showcasing the latest solutions and services tailored to the challenges and opportunities in K-12 education and community colleges. By attending CASBO Con 26, participants deepened their professional expertise, built valuable networks with peers and industry partners and gained practical insights that advance excellence in school operations and leadership statewide. 

探花视频’s听sponsorship of听CASBO Con 26 reinforced our commitment to supporting California鈥檚 K-12 business and financial leadership community.听Participants were able to connect with our听education technology vendors and discover solutions that address the unique fiscal and operational challenges听facing California school districts. Our team showcased听technologies from our partners in areas such as听financial management听systems, cybersecurity, data听analytics听and cloud infrastructure.

 

April 12-15, 2026 | San Diego, CA | In-Person Event 

The听Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley听(ASU+GSV) Summit is a global gathering of education, workforce and technology leaders committed to transforming learning opportunities at all stages of life. Bringing together innovators from K-12, higher education, corporate learning, Government and investment communities, the Summit featured keynotes,听panels听and curated discussions that explored emerging trends in education technology, workforce development, AI and more. Attendees gained strategic insights, new听partnerships听and actionable ideas to accelerate innovation, scale meaningful听solutions听and drive impact across the learning ecosystem, from early education to career advancement.听

探花视频 attended听this year鈥檚 ASU+GSV Summit, demonstrating our commitment to supporting innovation at the intersection of education and workforce development. Our team was present throughout the Summit, connecting with attendees and discussing our comprehensive portfolio of education technology solutions. We look forward to听participating听in future Summits and exploring opportunities to drive meaningful change in education technology.

 

April 13-16, 2026 | Chicago, IL | In-Person Event 

The Internet2 Community Exchange听(CommEX26)听is a flagship annual gathering where IT leaders, technologists and teams from research and education institutions came together to exchange ideas, share听knowledge听and collaborate on the future of technology in research and education. This event celebrated decades of community-driven innovation and provided expert-led sessions, working meetings and peer discussions that tackled topics such as emerging technologies, data privacy and security and sustainable IT strategies, fostering meaningful partnerships that help drive institutional missions forward. Attendees听benefited听from strategic insights, practical solutions to听common challenges听and the chance to connect with a diverse community dedicated to advancing research and education technology.听

探花视频 and our partner NinjaOne听co-sponsored听and this year’s conference, supporting the collaborative spirit at the heart of the Internet2 community. In partnership with听our reseller听network,听探花视频 works closely听with听Internet2听to听advance听the NET+ and Cloud Scorecard programs,听delivering听trusted, vetted听cloud solutions that听help higher education and research institutions听address听shared technology obstacles.

 

April 13-15, 2026 | Chicago, IL | In-Person Event 

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) 2026 Annual Conference is one of the leading national gatherings for K-12 education technology leaders, including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), district听administrators听and education听technology听practitioners. Built around interactive keynotes,听workshops听and hands-on sessions, CoSN2026 equipped participants with strategic insights and practical tools to address pressing challenges like cybersecurity, student data privacy, generative听AI听(GenAI)听readiness听and digital equity while fostering collaboration on building the future of learning systems. Attendees connected with peers, engaged听in high-impact听learnings听and gained actionable strategies to lead technology-enabled transformation that enhances teaching, learning and operations across school districts.听

探花视频听was present听at听CoSN鈥檚听Annual Conference 2026.听As a longstanding supporter of听CoSN听and the K-12 technology leadership community, our team was onsite to connect with attendees to discuss the latest innovations in education technology.

 

April 28-30, 2026 | Anaheim, CA | In-Person Event 

The EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference (CPPC) is a dedicated event for higher听education听IT and security leaders focused on strengthening defenses, protecting听data听and advancing privacy practices across campuses. Designed for cybersecurity practitioners, privacy officers and technology decision makers, the conference delivered deep-dive sessions, real-world case studies and collaborative discussions on emerging threats, risk management frameworks, incident response听strategies听and compliance priorities unique to higher education. Attendees gained practical insights, new tools and vetted best practices to enhance institutional resilience, build stronger security programs and network with peers tackling similar challenges, making it an essential experience for professionals committed to safeguarding their organization in an increasingly complex digital landscape.听

探花视频听sponsored听this听year鈥檚 EDUCAUSE CPPC.听Our Higher Education team, and representatives from听Onspringand听Summit7,听partnered onsite at our co-sponsored tabletop to conduct meaningful conversations about the future of cybersecurity in the higher education sector. 探花视频 and听Palo Alto Networks听led an interactive panel session,听Scaling the Semi-Autonomous SOC: A Leadership Blueprint for Resilient Higher Ed, designed to educate attendees about the leadership blueprint for a more resilient campus. Additionally, 探花视频 also hosted a receptionsponsored by Fortinet, Abnormal and A-Lignwhere higher education experts enjoyed an evening of networking with over 55+ key university decision makers. 探花视频 is a proud strategic partner of EDUCAUSE, and we look forward to building on these new and existing relationships and continuing the dialogue on cybersecurity challenges and solutions in higher education.

To learn more or get involved with any of the above events, please contact us at EDUMarketing@探花视频.com. 

For more information on 探花视频 and our industry-leading education technology partners鈥 events, visit our education solutions portfolio and education technology events page. 

The Top Upcoming Education IT Events on the Horizon

From K-12 to Higher Education, our nation鈥檚 schools have great opportunities to leverage technology to improve the student, teacher and administrator experience. This year, innovative solutions built on AI, machine learning and the cloud are ready to improve learning inside the classroom and protect schools from external challenges, including potential cybersecurity threats.  

Indeed, there is so much happening in the world of EdTech it is very important to keep up with the latest advancements. That is why we are happy to present a list of the top education IT events you need to check out in 2024. These events cover the gamut of technology innovation in the education sector and feature industry-leading experts, peer-led learning sessions and information sharing and ideation. 

 

October 21-24, San Antonio, TX | November 13-14, Online 

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is where professionals and technology providers from all over the world convene to network and find solutions that will improve higher education. As always, this year鈥檚 conference promises to be the year鈥檚 largest gathering of education technology leaders. 

In 2023, 探花视频鈥痟ad 25 partners demoing their solutions鈥痮ver the two exhibiting days at our booth. In 2024, we have obtained the largest pavilion space to display our leading higher education solutions. This year, we will be joined by Joe Toste and his podcast to discuss the hottest trends and setbacks customers are facing and how 探花视频 and our partners can help. 

 

October 21-24 | Atlantic City, NJ 

The New Jersey School Boards Association鈥檚 annual workshop brings together a senior-level audience of school leaders, education professionals and influencers for quality professional development, important legal, legislative, policy and funding updates and new products and services.听听

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探花视频 is a proud sponsor of this celebration of public education, but our work with NJSBA goes far beyond the workshop. The NJSBA has partnered with 探花视频 and our reseller ecosystem to help school districts and member charter schools throughout New Jersey better manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. The partnership provides access to a broad range of cybersecurity-related software, hardware, implementation services and training at discounted pricing. Solutions are also available to K-12 academic institutions and School Board Associations nationwide through the contract鈥檚 cooperative purchasing clauses. 

 

November 6-8 | 探花视频 Office, Reston VA – Virtual option via Zoom 

探花视频鈥檚 EdTech Talks summit is designed to educate academic IT decision makers and end users around the performance, security, cost-saving and modernization benefits of today鈥檚 leading EdTech solutions. We will host a three-day series featuring 鈥淐lassroom Panels,鈥 keynote 鈥淎ssembly Sessions鈥 and 鈥淏efore the Bell鈥 breakouts on topics ranging from school safety to student experience. We will also discuss ways to leverage AI and machine learning. Presentation recordings and slide decks from all three days will be available on-demand.  

Stay tuned for a detailed agenda for this year鈥檚 event, which will be posted soon. In the meantime, check out some of our sessions from the 2023 EdTech Talk Series 

 

November 17-22 | Atlanta, GA 

The annual Supercomputing 24 conference鈥擲C24鈥攄raws more than 13,000 attendees from across the high-performance computing community. The conference features unique technical presentations, workshops, tutorials and 鈥淏irds of a Feather鈥 sessions featuring open discussions about topics of interest to the HPC community. SC24 also features a large exhibit floor showcasing the latest innovations from the world鈥檚 leading manufacturers, research organizations and universities.  

探花视频 is excited to host a pavilion at this year鈥檚 conference. We are even more excited to be hosting some of our top AI and EdTech vendors, who will showcase the innovative work they are doing to power academic research in 2024 and beyond. 

 

November 19-21 | San Diego, CA 

Attendees of the California IT in Education Annual Conference include CTOs and directors of technology, network managers and engineers, database administrators, support and technicians. Teachers, administrators and district and county superintendents will also join their technology colleagues to share ideas and information and find out the latest tools to help improve teaching, learning and administration.  

探花视频 will be a proud sponsor of the event and have a booth at this year鈥檚 conference. 

 

December 9-13 | Boston, MA 

Internet2 Tech Exchange brings together a community of technical visionaries鈥攊ncluding chief technologists, scientists, engineers, architects, operators and students鈥攖o debate, discuss and converse. It is a great forum for global technology leaders to align and move forward together. Although not specifically education-focused, the event covers topics that are relevant to the EdTech sector, including networking, the cloud, cybersecurity and more.  

探花视频 will be a proud sponsor of this year鈥檚 Tech Exchange. 


In additional to the above events, these are some of the other pivotal education events that took place in 2024, including:听听

CoSN is the premier membership organization designed to meet the needs of K-12 education technology leaders. Representing over 13 million students in school districts/systems nationwide, CoSN continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education and provides opportunities for companies that support the K-12 EdTech community to participate as corporate members. 探花视频 holds an annual membership with CoSN and has been a proud sponsor for the last several years. 探花视频 plans to continue collaboration at CoSN March 31-April 2, 2025, in Seattle, WA. 

convened the worldwide research and education community for in-depth strategic discussions on emerging developments in networking, cloud computing, information security and more. 探花视频 and our reseller partners work with Internet2 to support their member community through the NET+ program and Cloud Scorecard program, which provides a portfolio of reliable cloud and trust solutions to help higher education and research institutions solve shared technology challenges. 探花视频 will be back in Anaheim, CA for the Internet2 Community Exchange April 28-May 1, 2025. 

featured more than 600 procurement officials from universities, colleges and K-12 institutions. 探花视频 annually sponsors NAEP鈥檚 national EPIC conference, which showed great success with over 600 procurement officials from Universities, Colleges and K-12 institutions nationwide attending. 探花视频 has also supported the NAEP national and regional shows for the past three years, continuing to invest in the brand as we expand our footprint in the education space. 探花视频 will have presence at NAEP鈥檚 conference May 4-7, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. 

探花视频 proudly sponsored which highlighted 鈥渂ridging the gap鈥, addressing obvious (and not-so-obvious) pitfalls, opportunities to grow, and optimization of oft-neglected issues across three essential tracks鈥擭etwork, Security and Community. Next year, 探花视频 will attend the conference May 13-14. 

EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is the premier forum for connecting with higher education information security and privacy professionals. 探花视频 was a display table sponsor, joined by our partners onsite to display our solutions for higher education cybersecurity needs. This event gave participants a chance to network and discuss information security and privacy trends and current issues with peers and solution providers. 探花视频 plans to attend EDUCAUSE next year, May 19-21, in Baltimore, MD. 

is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation. ISTE鈥檚 worldwide network believes in the potential technology holds to transform teaching and learning. ISTELive is one of the world鈥檚 most comprehensive EdTech events, attended by a global contingent of education leaders, teachers, coaches, librarians, media specialists and more. 探花视频 was a proud sponsor of and exhibitor at this year鈥檚 conference, and plans to attend again June 29-July 2, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.听


Needless to say, it has been a big year for events鈥攁nd an even bigger year for technology in education. From AI to the cloud, from cybersecurity to networking, there are more options than ever before for educational institutions interested in using technology to improve learning. We are excited to be a part of it, and we look forward to seeing you as we go out into the EdTech community this year. Join 探花视频 at these upcoming events and explore the role technology will play in education, this year and beyond. We look forward to seeing you! 

To learn more or get involved in any of the above events please contact us at EDUmarketing@carahsoft.com. For more information on 探花视频 and our industry leading Education technology partners鈥 events, visit our EdTech solutions portfolio.

EdTech Talks: A Comprehensive Look at Security in Education for Safe Learning Environments

Emerging technologies today are providing K-12 schools and higher education institutions with the capabilities to support seamless and secure campus efforts, which ensures protection of academic environments as well as students, faculty and staff. Remaining vigilant, versatile and adaptable in the current education landscape, especially when it comes to security and student safety, are the most important considerations for education leadership when deciding what new solutions and integrations to incorporate into their schools.

探花视频鈥檚 annual EdTech Talks Summit brought together industry and education thought leaders to explore three tactical learning tracks: safety for the learning environment, the impact of technology on student growth and development, and modernizing education with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. During the first day鈥檚 discussion, speakers provided insights into building safe learning settings with a comprehensive look at both cyber and physical security in education.

Analyzing Current Security Risks

探花视频 EdTech Talks Summit Blog Series-Part 1 Security and Safety Blog Embedded Image 2024Education institutions face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges such as ransomware, third-party access to school systems, internal bad actors and stolen credentials. One of the most impactful vulnerabilities is a lack of awareness across school communities regarding security. For example, individuals who are unable to recognize a phishing text message that asks the receiver to click on an unsafe link because an account has been frozen may potentially put their own data and their school鈥檚 data at risk of exposure.

While cybersecurity is one of the most important aspects of cultivating a successful learning environment, it is just as important to consider physical security for a safe learning environment. Building and campus surveillance, visitor management monitoring, lock down and fire drills, active shooter and crisis management are among some of the ways schools provide personal security for students and staff. With so many aspects of security to manage, schools also must balance being open, inclusive and engaging with communities and culture to provide more expansive learning opportunities while simultaneously protecting against threats on limited budgets.

Protecting Against Cyber Threats in the Modern World

For improved security, educators and industry leaders must collaborate to take proactive measures to safeguard digital infrastructure, data and physical campuses. The best place to start is by ensuring the fundamental standards of cyber defense are in place, functioning properly and are continuously monitored and modernized. This includes solutions and processes such as:

  • Utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible
  • Email and phishing security to avoid ransomware
  • Maintaining a high standard of digital hygiene through services such as patching and vulnerability management
  • Creating robust and resilient backup strategies for all data at endpoints and in the cloud
  • Performing recovery testing to ensure backups and other operations are working accordingly
  • Providing resources and trainings to engage with school communities to raise awareness of ways students and teachers can defend themselves against physical and cybersecurity threats
  • Implementing a 鈥渟ee something, say something鈥 mentality across school communities to ensure all potential risks are reported and mitigated
  • Hiring IT staff and educators who are passionate about the security and safety mission set forth by an institution and allow them to provide new ideas and innovation
  • Investing in quality cyber insurance to protect institutions against setback from a ransomware attack
  • Conducting frequent audits to ensure school鈥檚 systems are compliant with the latest policy requirements and standards in the case a claim must be made

Security Implementation for Institutions

Industry and education experts alike understand the importance of providing a safe space for all students, whether inside schools or online, and continuously aim to make sure their experience is as productive and valuable as possible. Particularly within higher education, many universities and colleges have individual point solutions that they have integrated into their systems to solve very specific problems, creating a disconnected mixture of security infrastructure. Security must be designed with students in mind and a way that provides optimal learning, collaboration and inclusion鈥攖echnology can help achieve this imperative goal.

As Government and education sectors continue to move toward cloud environments, managing a multitude of products and solutions can become cumbersome and difficult to regulate security. To combat this, consolidation of products to create increased visibility, automation and agility are key for transforming a current infrastructure to be more successful and produce actionable insights.

Visit the EdTech Talks Conference Resource Center to view panel discussions and other innovative insights surrounding security, AI and student success from 探花视频 and our partners.

About 探花视频 in the Education Market

探花视频. is The Trusted Education IT Solutions Provider鈩.听

Together with our technology manufacturers and reseller partners, we are committed to providing IT products, services and training to support Education organizations.听

探花视频 is a leading IT distributor and top-performing E&I Cooperative Services, Golden State Technology Solutions, Internet2, NJSBA, OMNIA Partners and The Quilt contract holder, enhancing student learning and enabling faculty to meet the needs of Higher Education institutions.听

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EdTech Talks: Modernizing Education with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Schools must embrace change alongside their growing generations to equip students for the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are two evolving, expansive technologies that are creating a monumental impact in the private and Public Sector, with education institutions being no exception. At 探花视频鈥檚 annual EdTech Talks Summit, education leaders explored how AI and ML are changing the way teachers instruct, the way students learn and the way administrators approach technology in schools.

As a baseline, when considering AI for K-12 and higher education, administrators should follow several guiding principles for responsible and trustworthy use of AI.

  • Human-centricity: Promote human well-being, individuality and equity
  • Inclusivity: Ensure accessibility and diverse perspectives
  • Accountability: Proactively identify and mitigate adverse impacts
  • Transparency: Instruct students and teachers on proper usage, including potential risks and how decisions are made
  • Robustness: Operate reliably and safely while enabling mechanisms that assess and manage potential risks
  • Privacy and security: Respect the privacy of data subjects

Generative AI in Education

探花视频 EdTech Talks Summit Blog Series-Part 3 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Blog Embedded Image 2024Generative AI is still fairly new to the education space and educators are on both sides of the spectrum of acceptance鈥攕ome prefer to erase it from their schools while others are open to embracing the up-and-coming technology for use cases not only in the classroom, but also to prepare students for the future workforce.

For example, one of the first technologies educators may be inclined to use when adopting AI in the classroom is detection tools. Dr. Anand Rao, Professor of Communications Chair of the Department of Communications and Digital Studies at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia recommends against this technology implementation because it could negatively affect vulnerable students. AI detection is not 100% correct in every instance. For some students, English may not be their first language and a detection tool could potentially identify their work as AI generated because it may be more formulaic. While detection tools can be utilized in a positive way to ensure honesty is upheld within students鈥 work, teachers and professors should use their discretion to determine the results of detection tools.

AI literacy is one of the most important principles for instructors to explore, deliberate and establish guidelines for. Since generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and other tools like detection programs are still modernizing, students and faculty should go through a test period to learn how they work and understand whether they are comfortable utilizing them. As a next step, IT teams must be prepared to begin implementation and consider cybersecurity in that process.

Analytics and Data in AI

Education data grows exponentially with each new school year; however, collecting, evaluating and taking action based on the insights of that data is a long yet vital process. Instructors and administrators must leverage platforms that can help automate and analyze new and archived data to make the most informed decisions for their schools using the AI analytics lifecycle. This includes managing data efficiently, interpreting observations made about data and finally, creating a plan to incorporate constructive action to address needs discovered via the data. Using this strategy, schools can be better prepared to tackle real world questions and scenarios and provide students and teachers with the tools and processes they need to be successful.

This year鈥檚 EdTech Talks Summit event aimed to educate academic IT decision makers and end users about the current challenges and solutions surrounding student growth and development, security, AI and ML and cost-saving, modernization benefits of today鈥檚 leading EdTech solutions. The Education sector faces new challenges every school year, and it is imperative now more than ever that the IT industry and Government work together to provide the most safe and successful learning environments for all students.

Visit the EdTech Talks Conference Resource Center to view panel discussions and other innovative insights surrounding security, AI and student success from 探花视频 and our partners.

 

About 探花视频 in the Education Market

探花视频. is The Trusted Education IT Solutions Provider鈩.听

Together with our technology manufacturers and reseller partners, we are committed to providing IT products, services and training to support Education organizations.听

探花视频 is a leading IT distributor and top-performing E&I Cooperative Services, Golden State Technology Solutions, Internet2, NJSBA, OMNIA Partners and The Quilt contract holder, enhancing student learning and enabling faculty to meet the needs of Higher Education institutions.听

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