Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
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.
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
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
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.
What is Pangram and How Can Teachers Use The AI Detection Tool?
Pangram bills itself as “AI detection that actually works.” We took a closer look
Some AI Detection Tools Work Well, Others Fail, Says New Research
A study conducted at the University of Chicago found AI detection tools varied widely in quality, and proposes a framework for use both inside and outside of education.
How AI Can Help Society
The chair of the University of Buffalo’s new AI and Society shares insights on AI education and development.
8 Ways to Create AI-Proof Writing Prompts
Strategies for writing AI-proof prompts to use in your classes.
Best Free Halloween Lessons and Activities
Bring the scares -- and the learning -- with these Halloween lessons and activities.
Teaching Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
As Benicio del Toro's Frankenstein hits theaters, it's a great time to explore the story behind the story.
5 Quantum Computing Teaching Resources
Quantum computers may be the next big thing in the tech world. Here are some ways to learn more about these devices.
AI Humanizers: Everything Teachers Need To Know
Humanizers are AI tools meant to change AI text and make it sound more human. These can be used by students in attempts to pass off AI writing as their own.
