Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
AI-Assisted Characters Help Students Learn From TV, According to Harvard-Led Research
Young students learned best when they not only watched the PBS Kids show "Elinor Wonders Why" but also interacted with an AI version of Elinor.
STORM: Teaching With The Stanford-Designed AI System
The STORM AI tool can generate on-demand Wikipedia articles in minutes. It’s one of the most useful AI products I’ve come across.
The Science of Learning: 7 Tips For Incorporating It Into Your Class or School
Educator Meg Lee helped her district incorporate the best science of learning strategies. Here are her tips for starting the process in any classroom.
5 Tips For New Teachers Around Midterms
This time of year is always stressful but after more than a decade teaching, I’ve found some strategies that help.
4 AI Tools For Education That Are Nothing Like ChatGPT
These AI tools can help you find academic papers, debunk conspiracies, and more.
DebunkBot: Teaching With The Conspiracy-Busting AI
Created by researchers at MIT and other higher ed institutions, DebunkBot engages in conversation with users about conspiracy theories. It’s an interesting tool for teaching AI and media literacy.
Teaching Students To Use AI More Effectively
Dr. Jennifer Parker has developed a framework that helps students and teachers write better prompts and create stronger AI outputs.
High School Math Students Used A GPT-4 AI Tutor. They did Worse.
A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.
The Top 4 State Edtech Trends According To SETDA
State edtech leaders are thinking about AI and cybersecurity a lot these days, according to a new SETDA survey.
Facilitating Microcredentials For K-12 Students
Microcredentials are bite-sized certificates of competency in various skills and can help students separate themselves on the job market.
Hot School Days Are Negatively Impacting Student Achievement. Here’s What You Can Do
Research shows a clear link between heat and decreased test scores. Here's what teachers can do to mitigate that.
Character.AI: What Teachers Need To Know
The character-driven generative AI is likely a hit with many of your students. Here’s what Character.AI does and its potential and limitations for teaching.
People Hate To Think, Says Research. What Does That Mean For Teachers
Exerting mental effort isn't pleasant for most people, according to new research.
I Have AI Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing to Overcome It
Students submitting AI papers have taken away some of the joy of teaching over the last year. This semester, I'm trying a new approach.
Drone Soccer Looks Like Robot Quidditch. Here’s How Educators Are Using It
Drone Soccer has taken off across the globe and helps students develop career-ready STEM skills.
Colleges Are Using AI To Predict Student Success. These Predictions Are Often Wrong
AI models designed to predict student success frequently get it wrong when it comes to Black and Hispanic students, new research reveals.
A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why
Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."
The 4 Best New Features For Google Classroom
Google Classroom has a number of new features that utilize AI to empower teachers to meet the differing needs of students, says Google’s Akshat Sharma.
5 Ways To Avoid AI 'Snake Oil,' According To ISTE Experts
Many great AI-powered products are available for education but there are also some that aren’t yet a good fit for schools. Here's how to tell the difference.
Managing Screen Time Without Banning Technology
Tips for fostering screen time for media creation rather than media consumption in children, from NYU technology and gaming professor Jan Plass
Gamification: Pros and Some Cons, According to Research
Gamification generally helps students but can be detrimental to learning in certain instances, according to experts.
6 Ways Teachers Can Tell Students Are Using AI
Educators have gotten increasingly skilled at spotting AI generated work. Here are some of the “tells” they notice.
Teaching STEM With Holograms
The University of Central Florida uses hologram technology to “beam” expert speakers into the classroom, help with engineering projects, and more.
