Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
What is Grammarly and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks
Grammarly is a writing tool that can be helpful for students when used in the right way.
The NEA Has Adopted A New Statement On AI in Education. Here’s What Educators Think
We spoke to educators about the NEA’s new policy statement on AI in education. They shared what they liked about it and a few areas that could be improved.
Immersive Reader: How to Use It for Teaching
Microsoft Immersive Reader can help students with reading and comprehension by reading to them and highlighting specific words.
I Tested Grammarly’s AI Writing Assistant For Teaching. I Love And Hate It
When Grammarly's AI writing assistant is working it's great, but when it's bad, it's very bad.
AI Is Getting Better At Grading. Should Teachers Use It To Grade?
AI grading tools can now match human accuracy and consistency in certain topics and situations putting the spotlight on the ethics of machine grading.
Teaching Writing With AI Without Replacing Thinking: 4 Tips
AI has a lot of potential for writing students, but we can’t let it replace the thinking parts of writing, says writing professor Steve Graham
Using Technology Differently and 3 Other Ways I've Gotten Better At Class Prep
As a young teacher, I used to focus on the wrong things when it came to prep. Here’s how I’ve changed.
Scientists Compared ChatGPT Writing Assessments to Human Assessments. Here’s What They Found
Human teachers provided better assessments than ChatGPT but AI was closer than expected and even better in certain ways.
The Biggest Edtech Companies Are Going All In on AI. Here's Why
Edtech is all about AI these days, from tech giants to startups and everything in between. We talked to some executives about the potential they see for AI technology and learning.
Microsoft Reading Coach: How To Teach With The AI Reading Tutor
Teaching tips for Reading Coach, an AI-powered tool designed to teach reading, from the Vice President of Education at Microsoft.
Authentic Learning: What It Is And How to Incorporate It In Your Teaching
Authentic learning is the difference between learning science and being a scientist, says educator Todd Stanley.
Creating AI Tutors That Don’t Hallucinate
Cracking the AI hallucination problem is all about the right training data and human input.
5 Reasons The OpenAI and Apple Partnership Intrigues Me As An Educator
OpenAI’s GPT technology will be integrated into Apple products and tools, including Siri. Here’s why I think that’s good news for teachers.
5 Cybersecurity Tips For Schools From CISA’s Deputy Assistant Director
Making quick cost-effective changes to cybersecurity systems can make a big difference for school safety, says CISA Deputy Assistant Director Trent Frazier.
5 Tips For Getting Online and In-Person Adjunct Teaching Positions
These strategies have helped me get consistent work as an adjunct professor
4 AI Tools I Actually Use As An Educator
There’s a lot of talk about AI’s uses in education but I find that personally I only really use a few tools.
My Students Are Submitting AI Papers. Here’s What I Do
Like many educators, I've been thrust into a brave new world of AI and modern teaching that I had not been trained for and to which appropriate responses aren't always clear.
Solar-Powered Schools: What You Need to Know
Thousands of schools across the U.S. have saved money by installing solar panels. The process can involve little to no upfront costs and often results in significant cost savings for the school or district.
Guarding Your District Against AI Deepfakes, Including Porn
Students in U.S. schools have already created deepfakes of classmates, including deepfake pornography
Digital Leisure Reading Does Less to Aid Comprehension Than Print Reading
A new study found that when students read digital texts for leisure it had almost no impact on their reading comprehension. Here’s everything you need to know.
GPT-4o: What Educators Need to Know
I tested GPT-4o, the new model powering some versions of ChatGPT. It combines text, audio, visual, and video outputs and inputs, and is faster and more natural in its responses, which has many implications for teachers.
Flipped Classrooms Can Benefit From AI, Say Flipped Learning Pioneers. But There Are Concerns
AI chatbots could potentially assist flipped classroom instructors, both during class time and when students are watching videos, but the tech needs to solve its bias problem first
Best Summer Learning Apps & Sites
The best summer learning apps and sites for students can help keep kids learning all year round
