5 Things AI Can and Can Not Do For Students By Carl Hooker published 5 December 23 Veteran educator Carl Hooker explores how generative AI tools can disrupt classrooms while also unlocking new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning
The Screen Inferiority Effect: How Screens Affect Reading Comprehension By Erik Ofgang published 4 December 23 Researchers have long noted an advantage for print texts versus digital ones, but many questions remain about why the screen inferiority effect occurs
He Was Falsely Accused of Using AI. Here’s What He Wishes His Professor Did Instead By Erik Ofgang published 4 December 23 When William Quarterman was accused of submitting an AI-generated midterm essay, he started having panic attacks. He says his professor should have handled the situation differently.
Podcast Praise: Connecting Teachers and Community By Sascha Zuger published 28 November 23 Dr. Laurie Fiorenza has created the “Hear It From a Huskie” podcast to showcase the great work of the teachers in Oak Park and River Forest High School in Illinois
Using Tech & Data to Empower Teachers By Erik Ofgang published 27 November 23 After starting out in business, Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Award winner Mary Jane Warden fell in love with teaching and the potential to facilitate learning with technology
She Was Sentenced to Life Without Parole. Teaching STEM Gave Her Purpose By Erik Ofgang published 21 November 23 Jessica Hicklin is using edtech to help make in-prison education more accessible. It’s a mission inspired by her time incarcerated.
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
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.
From Social Media to School Halls: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying By Erik Ofgang published 16 November 23 Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school grounds
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
4 Tips For New Edtech Professionals By Erik Ofgang published 6 November 23 Advice for those new to the edtech field from award-winning technology director Sandra Paul
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
I Used To Create Long Slideshows. Here's 4 Things I Do Instead By Erik Ofgang published 1 November 23 Here are 4 alternatives to PowerPoint slideshows that are more engaging and easier to implement.
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?