Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
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.
AI-Generated Essays On The Rise In College Applications: Educators Debate Impact and Ethics
More and more applicants for higher ed are using AI. How best to respond to these applications is causing debate.
5 Ways Science Informs My Teaching
I didn't use to think about educational research as a teacher, then I started interviewing teaching scientists.
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.
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.
