TLIS Objective 1.04

Research technology and trends to make appropriate recommendations

As we emerge from the shadows of the pandemic, it is tempting to believe that the challenges faced by schools are behind us.

Teachers are the most burned-out professionals in the United States. In a 2024 Rand report, based on results from the 2024 State of the American Teacher survey, 60% of teachers in the U.S. feel burned out at work versus 33% of comparable working adults.

As education continually evolves, the demand for innovative solutions and strategic insights has never been more vital. The ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) stands at the forefront of this mission, championing the development of leadership capabilities within the independent school community.

Curt Lieneck is legendary among independent school technology leaders. When he began posting tweets gleaned from his decades of experience in the field, we paid attention. Happily, Lieneck has allowed ATLIS to collect his wisdom into this blog post. It's actually 21 tips, but who's counting.

AI has made significant strides in education, revolutionizing the way students learn and teachers teach. In response, ATLIS hosted a four-part virtual workshop on AI in education for the independent school community.

Educational technology has become an integral part of modern classrooms, reshaping the landscape of education as we know it. With its vast array of tools and resources, this transformative force holds the potential to revolutionize the way students learn, engage, and excel.

I entered the field of education because I found angsty teenagers amusing in a way that many adults didn't appreciate, and because I wanted to impart my knowledge of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking world to them.

In December 2022, under the blanket of an expectant winter, OpenAI introduced a new resource, the epitome of their human-to-machine technological prowess - ChatGPT.

The introduction of Web 3.0 holds enormous potential for changing the educational landscape of independent schools in an era of quick technology advancements.

As a fervent advocate for innovative educational practices, I have watched the meteoric rise of AI in the educational landscape with interest, curiosity, and a dash of trepidation.