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Best Free AI Slide Tools

By Diana Restifo published 20 November 23

We test the best free AI slide tools for teachers to see which can help your presentations

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4 Education Trends Beyond AI

By Erik Ofgang published 20 November 23

AI has dominated the education conversation as of late but it’s not all that is changing.

Kahoot! vs Blooket: Which is Best for Teaching?

By Luke Edwards published 20 November 23

It's Kahoot! vs Blooket and the competition to win a space in your class is on for these quiz learning tools.

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Tech & Learning Launches “Best of 2023” Contest

By TL Editors last updated 15 November 23

This annual contest recognizes the best in EdTech from 2023

President Biden’s AI Executive Order Won’t Fix AI in Schools, But It’s a Start

By Erik Ofgang published 13 November 23

President Biden's recent executive order on AI could be the first step in relieving teachers from implementing their own AI policies on the fly.

Best free Veterans Day lessons lessons and activities

Best Free Veterans Day Lessons & Activities

By Erik Ofgang published 10 November 23

Plan your Veterans Day classroom activities and lessons with quizzes, videos, primary sources, and more

AI Isn’t Yet a Huge Help to Writing Students, Says Director of Harvard’s Writing Center

By Erik Ofgang published 9 November 23

Jane Rosenzweig sees potential for AI in the future but is critical of many of its current classroom applications.

AI Detectors Discriminate Against Non-Native Speakers, Says Stanford Research

By Erik Ofgang published 8 November 23

The AI detectors got it wrong more than half the time when evaluating writing from non-Native English-speaking students, recent research found.

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The Power of Humility: Why Egoless Leadership Helps Schools Thrive

By Michael Gaskell published 7 November 23

Leaders who embrace humility often have more success than those who follow their egos

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Best Free Thanksgiving Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated 6 November 23

One of the most beloved American holidays, Thanksgiving is celebrated by people of all religions and backgrounds

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Screencastify vs ScreenPal: Which is Best for Teaching?

By Luke Edwards published 6 November 23

The Screencastify vs ScreenPal battle is on, which will win a place in your classroom?

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ChatGPT Can Now Access The Internet. What This Means for Teachers

By Erik Ofgang published 6 November 23

ChatGPT Plus subscribers now have an internet-enabled version of the chatbot, providing students who can afford the subscription version with more opportunities to learn and cheat.

Best Free Veterans Day Lessons & Activities

By Erik Ofgang published 2 November 23

Plan your Veterans Day classroom activities and lessons with quizzes, videos, primary sources, and more

5 Steps to Developing an Unbeatable IT Leadership Team

By Sascha Zuger published 2 November 23

Having a strong IT leadership team is essential to successfully supporting your entire school community

A Data-Driven Approach to Personalized PD in “The Faculty Room”

By Sascha Zuger published 31 October 23

The Faculty Room is an innovative professional development program built by data and designed to personalize PD

Federal Education Funds: Where We Are and Where We Go From Here

By Susan Gentz published 30 October 23

Now that GEER funding has come to an end, what do district leaders need to know?

Study: Students Who Read Print Learn More Than Those Who Read Tablets

By Erik Ofgang published 30 October 23

Past research has noted a print advantage in reading. Researchers wondered whether that would still be the case when comparing print to handheld devices. It was.