| | SEPTEMBER 20256EditorialEmerging technologies are reshaping the modern classroom, creating opportunities for more inclusive and effective learning. Hearing assistance systems, for example, ensure that all students, particularly those with hearing challenges can access instruction clearly, reducing comprehension gaps and fostering equitable participation. By removing audio barriers, these solutions enhance focus, minimize distractions, and improve overall classroom dynamics.AI-powered counseling tools further extend this capability by providing personalized academic and emotional support. Leveraging real-time data, these systems monitor student engagement, track performance trends, and offer targeted interventions. When students can fully absorb lessons through clear audio, AI-driven guidance becomes more actionable, enabling educators to identify challenges early and provide tailored support that boosts resilience and motivation.The convergence of hearing assistance, AI counseling, and student engagement technologies illustrates a holistic approach to education. Clear communication enables learning, AI-driven insights guide development, and engagement platforms encourage active participation. Together, they create classrooms that are inclusive, supportive and strategically designed to maximize learning outcomes. This edition of Education Technology Insights explores how classroom hearing assistance, AI-driven counseling, and engagement platforms are transforming learning. By aligning accessibility, personalized support, and interactive tools, schools can create inclusive, high-impact classrooms that empower every student, improve outcomes, and position institutions at the forefront of modern educational innovation.It features Jarrod McFarlane, Director, Classroom Technology & Support Solutions at Stony Brook University, who emphasizes the importance of aligning initiatives with the university's strategic plan and priorities. He notes that universities must offer courses, classes, and similar opportunities to remote students to expand their reach and grow their student base. Raina Foote, Director of Counseling at Rejoice Christian Schools, highlights the need to equip students with practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, peer conflict, and other challenges, while fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth.We hope this edition offers valuable insights into how emerging technologies are shaping the future of education. With the integration of hearing assistance systems, AI-driven counseling, and engagement platforms, educators can create learning environments that are inclusive, supportive, and optimized for student success.Let us know your thoughts! Transforming Learning with AI, Accessibility and Student EngagementTina RosenEditor-in-Chiefeditor@educationtechnologyinsights.comCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.SEPTEMBER 2025, Vol 10 - Issue 09 (ISSN 2644-2825) Published by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Education Technology InsightsVisit www.educationtechnologyinsights.comEditor-in-Chief Tina RosenEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Rose DcruzVisualizersHenry SmithJames D. PhillipsDisclaimer :*Some of the Insights are based on our interviewswith CIOs and CXOsEmailsales@educationtechnologyinsights.comeditor@educationtechnologyinsights.commarketing@educationtechnologyinsights.com
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