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Things to Consider: The Rapid Emergence of School Safety Technologies
School safety is a top priority for educators, parents, and policymakers. While some of this technology is getting really good, it is...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Sep 25, 20245 min read
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AI-Powered Bully Bots: The Hidden Dangers of Agent Bots for our K-12 Students
Imagine being a 15-year-old student named Alex. You’re already navigating the ups and downs of high school when one morning, you wake up...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Digital Transformation Post-ESSER: Navigating the Cliff in the Age of AI
The ESSER Cliff is here, and with it has come the Great EdTech Consolidation, causing schools and districts across the U.S. to make...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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Moore's Law is Slowing Down. What is it and How Does This Impact EdTech?
For years, Moore's Law—predicting that the number of transistors on a chip would double roughly every two years—has been the driving...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Bias in AI: A Choice, Not an Error
As AI continues to reshape the global paradigm, one thing has become clear: it's impossible to eliminate bias entirely. Instead, it seems...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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Building One Less Thing: The Case for a Unified AI Ecosystem in School Districts
Wow! AI for education is advancing rapidly, and with it, the temptation for educational leaders to adopt siloed, piecemeal solutions is...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Aug 15, 20245 min read
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Fighting the Leadership Pedestal: Embracing Servant Leadership
Throughout my leadership journey, I have found that as leaders, we often find ourselves placed on a pedestal, elevated by the...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Aug 8, 20244 min read
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The Four Lenses Approach: A Strategic Framework for Effective Leadership
When stepping into a new leadership role, understanding the intricacies of the organization and the team I lead is paramount. As a...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Is the Convergence of XR and AI Going to Take Over Classrooms?
Google searches for "extended reality" (XR)—Augmented Reality (AR) + Virtual Reality (VR) + and Mixed Reality (MR)—have skyrocketed by...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Is AI Taking Over K-12 Safety Technology?
AI seems to be everywhere in K-12 today. It seems every day new frameworks, tools, and solutions are coming out for AI in K-12. And I...
Dr. Joe Phillips
May 15, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Post-ESSER Landscape: Are We Ready?
As the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds are set to expire in 2024, schools and districts across the United...
Dr. Joe Phillips
May 2, 20242 min read
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My BOLT Philosophy: Simplify to Amplify
In an era where the complexity of new technology and tasks often overwhelms their utility, I've created and embraced a guiding principle...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Inbred AI: The Closed Loop Conundrum
In the evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), I am seeing that a significant challenge is potentially taking shape on the...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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AI, Adaptive Nano-Learning, and Predictive Analytics. Are we venturing into a new normal for teaching and learning?
The fusion of AI, adaptive nano-learning, and predictive analytics, is steering education towards uncharted territories. This...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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AI Literacy in Education: What is it?
I have seen a lot about "AI Literacy" lately, and how it is an essential need in education. However, I have seen very little about what...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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The Great EdTech Consolidation. Is it Coming?
Are we going to experience a Great EdTech Consolidation? Yep, but also a shift. As the education sector evolves, we are witnessing a...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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Navigating the New Terrain of K-12 Education: Safety, Funding, and AI's Double-Edged Sword
As we advance further into 2024, the realm of K-12 education continues to evolve, with critical shifts in focus and challenges that...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Feb 24, 20243 min read
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Turning Ideas into Impact: The Leadership Challenge
As a retired Army Officer who found himself in a whole new world as an educational leader. I have come to understand the intricacies...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Feb 10, 20245 min read
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Are We In the 5th EdTech Revolution? Yep!
My good friend and CIO of Wichita Public Schools, Robert Dickson , recently wrote an article, "The Next Era - We Shape AI, AI Shapes...
Dr. Joe Phillips
Nov 28, 20234 min read
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