Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
Are Educators Overusing AI?
One New York City education leader has seen an uptick in AI use across emails, grant applications, newsletters, and education-related projects, but just like in the classroom, there are appropriate and inappropriate times to use AI.
Do Grades Make Sense In The AI Era?
When it comes to writing assignments, AI has exacerbated many existing problems, argues one educator.
AI Music Generators: Teaching With These Catchy AI Tools
AI music generators are getting better and better, and there are more applications in the classroom as a result.
ChatDOC: Teaching With The AI Summarizing Tool
ChatDOC lets users turn any PDF into an AI chatbot that can summarize the text, answer questions, and generate quizzes.
Teaching With VEO, Google’s AI Video Generation Tool
Gemini Pro subscribers now get access to VEO, the AI video-generating tool, which has several classroom implications.
The Right AI Can Help Students With Assigned Readings, Suggests New Research
A recent study of college students using AI to help understand assigned readings found that they would read AI summaries instead of the text. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Flipped Classroom Pioneer Offers New AI Framework
Flipped classroom pioneer Jon Bergmann wants better AI outside of the classroom and less AI during class time.
OpenClaw: What Teachers Need To Know
OpenClaw is the latest AI assistant generating buzz. We took a closer look at the tool that could one day help with teaching
Auto Browse: What Teachers Should Know About Google’s New AI Agent
Auto Browse is a Google AI agent tool that works with Gemini to surf the internet and complete tasks you assign to it, making it potentially useful for teachers
4 Ways To Use NotebookLM As A Teacher
Google’s NotebookLM is a powerful AI research assistant with many applications for educators.
AI-Generated Student Email is Rampant. Here’s What I’m Doing About It
I’ve been noticing more and more students using AI to generate emails to me. Here’s how I’m handling this unfortunate new trend.
Academics Use AI To Write Papers Too, Says New Research
Telltale signs of AI-generated writing have become more common in research papers in recent years. This has decreased readability, according to research.
Best Super Bowl Lessons & Activities
The Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning
AI-Generated Pink Slime Is On The Rise. Here’s How To Avoid It
Somewhere between AI slop and fake news, pink slime sites and publications are increasing, but there are ways educators and their students can avoid it.
Most States Are Not Evaluating AI in Schools, Says New Report
A Digital Promise report finds that few states have developed a systematic approach to AI evaluation in schools. The report's authors discuss the impact.
Google Scholar Labs: Why The New AI Research Tool Is Perfect For Teachers
Google Scholar Labs, a new AI tool, creates instantaneous research summaries that can save time for educators and their students.
Superhuman Go: What Teachers Should Know About The New AI Tool
Superhuman Go is a new AI assistant and writing helper from the company formerly known as Grammarly, but some of its features still need work.
My 5 Edtech Teaching Resolutions for 2026
From a new AI mindset to other technology uses, here’s a look at what I hope to adjust in my teaching in the coming year.
Gemini 3: What Google’s Latest and Greatest AI Model Means For Teaching
In some instances, Gemini 3 is better than ChatGPT 5.1 at explaining things, and that may hav
5 Things I Learned About AI This Year
2025 was a big year for AI. New models were released and the impact of the technology on the classroom and society increased
AI PCs: What Educators Should Know
AI computers come equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that make capable of operating AI models locally, which is key for privacy in the school setting.
SceneCraft: Teaching With AI Story Creation Tool
An interactive storytelling AI tool, SceneCraft was designed by university researchers and Digital Promise with funding from the National Science Foundation
Choosing An AI Degree Program: What To Know
What students considering entering the AI field should keep in mind when pursuing a college degree.
