The author discusses recovering from a concussion while exploring the Socrait app as a tool for classroom management. The app helps track the balance of praise and redirects given to students, aligning with research supporting positive teacher-student interactions. This data-driven approach aims to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
Part 2 by Laura Steinbrink, @SteinbrinkLaura One of my go-to edtech tools for my personal and professional use and for use with students has long been Adobe Express. It has undergone quite the overhaul throughout the years, but I could not ask for more from a creative learning tool. Today’s version is truly something special. If … Continue reading AI, Creativity and Adobe Express Classroom (part 2)
Generally speaking, when educators think about artificial intelligence, or AI, it is usually in the frame of a tool students use to cheat, avoid thinking, or come up with an easy and quick answer. We all know that AI can do significant mental heavy lifting for us. The news has been saturated with the accomplishments … Continue reading AI, Creativity, and Adobe Express Classroom (Part 1)
In this post, I provide a detailed account of how Teach Aid can assist teachers in developing teaching materials. It highlights the time-saving aspect and the customizable nature of the platform. Want AI to work for you? Check out Teach Aid.
Dictation tools are valuable for students, not just secretaries. If you are looking for ways to get students reflecting on their learning, dictation is a great way to start. This post explores one activity in a series dedicated to using dictation to increase student learning.
This post explores how to rethink the use of whiteboards or sheet protectors as whiteboards in class to move students away from thinking a grade has to be attached to every activity.
Ever wondered what tech tools are out there that can maximize learning as we enter the era of Artificial Intelligence? Worried about reading or math gaps as we continue post-covid? Introducing Microsoft's (MS) Learning Accelerator tools for students, specifically, Reading Progress and Reading Coach within Microsoft Teams. Not a Microsoft school? No problem! In this post, I'll walk you through what the MS Learning Accelerators, Reading Progress and Reading Coach, can do to help students improve their reading, and how to get started!
This week's spotlight lands on a Chrome extension and a Docs/Slides add-on that I have been exploring recently. While they both can save time, which all teachers will appreciate since time is a very valuable commodity in this profession, they function very differently. At this point in my exploration, I am by no means an expert on either of them yet, but I am definitely an enthusiast of both. Introducing Text Blaze and Stickity! Both of these can save you time AND help students.
Students learn better when they are able to apply what they are learning from the textbook to real-world problems and situations. There are a lot of ways to do this without technology, sure. We also know that when it comes to technology, there is no shortage of tools and apps available for teachers to use with their students. Technology is changing the way we teach, learn and work, so careful consideration of which tools to use is critical. As educators, we need to prepare our students for the digital world in a blended-learning classroom and offer them tools that will allow them to study independently and with their peers. The top 4 tech tools for student learning that I have selected for this post include Bookwidgets, Quizizz, Blooket, and Microsoft Flip.
While ChatGPT (see previous post) has taken the world by storm, and truly set fire to education, there are other artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that can also impact education. While there are always going to be negatives associated to these latest developments, there are also significant positives if you look for them. Critical thinking is a very important skill to develop in our students and teaching them how to use AI to enhance rather than replace it is crucial. Before we rush to ban all of the AI platforms and websites that are emerging, educators should dive in and explore the possibilities. The two I am going to explore have benefits for both teachers and students.
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