Articles by: Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang is Tech & Learning's senior staff writer. A journalist, author and educator, his work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Associated Press. He currently teaches at Western Connecticut State University’s MFA program. While a staff writer at Connecticut Magazine he won a Society of Professional Journalism Award for his education reporting. He is interested in how humans learn and how technology can make that more effective.

What Children Think of ChatGPT

By Erik Ofgang published 30 May 23

Jason C. Yip is studying the reaction of students to ChatGPT and other AI technologies; often, they’re not particularly impressed.

An educator stands holding a Pocketalk device

What is Pocketalk? The Translation Tool Explained

By Erik Ofgang published 25 May 23

Pocketalk provides translation devices that can allow students to instantly translate interactions with teachers and peers.

She Was Discriminated Against as a Black Woman in Edtech. She Succeeded Anyway

By Erik Ofgang published 23 May 23

Lorrie Owens is the first female and still the only Black woman to lead the technology division of a county office of education in California. Here is her story.

7 New Metaverse & VR Education Tools to Watch

By Erik Ofgang published 23 May 23

Some new metaverse for education and VR tools that have recently caught the eye of award-winning educator Phil Hintz

Can Metaverse Education Survive the Rise of AI?

By Erik Ofgang published 22 May 23

Generative AI has stolen the metaverse’s thunder as the “it” technology of the moment. What does that mean for the future of immersive technology in the classroom?

What is TeachAI? The AI Education Resource Explained by ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer

By Erik Ofgang published 17 May 23

TeachAI is an AI resource for educators and school leaders launched by Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.

4 Ways to Improve Edtech Ergonomics

By Erik Ofgang published 15 May 23

Strategies for limiting physical strain and discomfort with better edtech ergonomics.

Forget AI. Sharing Human Intelligence in Education Could be Gamechanger

By Erik Ofgang published 12 May 23

An award-winning educator from California is on a mission to create open online educational resources that help pool existing teacher expertise

Reading Intervention Strategies That Drive Measurable Outcomes

By Erik Ofgang published 9 May 23

Educators shared strategies for successful reading interventions during a recent Tech & Learning webinar.

6 Tools & Apps to Foster Student Creativity

By Erik Ofgang published 8 May 23

Tools and apps for encouraging students to create while learning, from award-winning educator Mike Afdahl

Forget SAMR. This Educator’s Model is All About Creating Rather Than Consuming

By Erik Ofgang published 5 May 23

Mike Afdahl would like to see SAMR evolve into a model where students are creators rather than consumers of knowledge.

STEAM Careers for All: How District Leaders Can Create Equitable STEAM Programs to Engage All Students

By Erik Ofgang published 2 May 23

How educators can implement equitable STEAM programs regardless of their own backgrounds.

Report: What Teachers Make in Every State

By Erik Ofgang published 1 May 23

New research from the National Education Association shows that while average teacher pay has increased, it is not keeping pace with inflation.

4 Ways to Reduce Student Test-Taking Anxiety

By Erik Ofgang published 1 May 23

Ways educators can help students experiencing test-taking anxiety, from Dr. Janani Krishnaswami, a physician who works with students and anxiety

10 AI Tools Beyond ChatGPT That Can Save Teachers Time

By Erik Ofgang published 24 April 23

AI tools that educators can use to save time, from award-winning educator Lance Key

The Need for AI PD

By Erik Ofgang published 21 April 23

Educators need training on how to effectively incorporate artificial intelligence into their teaching practice, says Lance Key, an award-winning educator.

Taking Notes vs. Photographing Slides

By Erik Ofgang published 18 April 23

New research shows that taking notes helps you to remember more from lecture than photographing slides.

ChatGPT Plus vs. Google’s Bard

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

We put ChatGPT Plus vs. Google's Bard in head-to-head battle of AI chatbots. Find out which AI tool emerged victorious.

ChatGPT and Other AI Tutors: Potential and Pitfalls

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

ChatGPT and similar AI technology is ushering in a new era of AI tutors that is full of potential but is not without obstacles

4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools

By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23

Cybersecurity tips for securing your school or district's website from award-winning technology director Emmanuel Ajanma

What is Otter.AI? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published 10 April 23

Otter.ai is an AI transcription tool that has many benefits for both me and my students.

Duolingo Max is a new feature that allows users to have conversations.

What is Duolingo Max? The GPT-4 Powered Learning Tool Explained by The App’s Product Manager

By Erik Ofgang published 10 April 23

Duolingo Max uses GPT-4 and the ChatGPT technology allows for text- or voice-based conversations and detailed explanations of question answers.

How One District Launched Its Mobile STEM Lab

By Erik Ofgang published 7 April 23

The STEAM Machine is a portable STEM lab and mobile makerspace that just got rolling in Wichita Falls ISD

Apples of different sizes and shape against blank background.

What is Health At Every Size? What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published 6 April 23

Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight .

4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class

By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 23

ChatGPT has a lot of potential to help educators with class prep.

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