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.
Help me write: Google Doc’s New AI Writing Tool Explained for Teachers By Erik Ofgang published 30 October 23 The Help me write tool is built into Google Docs for select users, providing ease of access that could make AI writing even more widespread
Enhancing Education: The Power of Active Learning Classrooms By Sascha Zuger published 27 October 23 Active classrooms can foster more engaged student-led learning and better academic outcomes
4 Tips for STEM Writing By Erik Ofgang published 26 October 23 Scientist-turned-writing teacher Brandon R. Brown’s new book provides a blueprint for better STEM writing at all levels
3 Resources for Teaching & Learning More About AI By Erik Ofgang published 24 October 23 AI tools are everywhere but here are some teaching resources for understanding how this technology works and how it might impact society.
My Student Was Submitting AI Papers. Here's What I Did By Erik Ofgang published 23 October 23 Like many educators across the globe, I was thrust into a brave new world of modern teaching that I had not been trained for and to which an appropriate response was unclear
Empowering Students Through co.lab-oration By Sascha Zuger published 20 October 23 The innovative co.lab program at Leyden High School District 212 in Illinois fosters collaboration, features design thinking, and provides a project-based learning experience
12 AI Tools Beyond ChatGPT That Can Save Teachers Time By Erik Ofgang published 19 October 23 AI tools that educators can use to save time, from award-winning educator Lance Key
Gimkit Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 19 October 23 This Gimkit lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
4 Learning Tips From A Cognitive Scientist Turned TikTok Star By Erik Ofgang published 17 October 23 Daniel T. Willingham shares study hacks for teachers and students from his new book “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy”
Dynamic Duo: How Two District Leaders Partner to Support Education Innovation By Sascha Zuger published 16 October 23 Wonder Twins Jeni Long and Sallee Clark combine together to form Jenallee, a dynamic partnership to support the use of edtech
Using the U.S. National Parks to Support STEM Learning By Ray Bendici published 13 October 23 Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System
Designing New High Schools to Be Flexible Learning Spaces: What School Leaders Need to Know By Sascha Zuger published 10 October 23 Preparing high school students for college and careers requires teaching them to be flexible, and learning spaces need to reflect that
Minecraft vs Roblox: Which is Best for Teaching? By Luke Edwards published 10 October 23 In the Minecraft vs Roblox battle, which gaming tool is best for education in your class?
Innovation from the Leadership Seat By Dr. Matthew X. Joseph & Dr. Chris Jones published 6 October 23 Best practices and advice for school and district leaders who want to support innovation in their schools
AI in Education: 10 Months On By Michael Gaskell published 3 October 23 It's been 10 months since the introduction of generative AI in education. What have we learned so far?
Best Projectors for Schools By Luke Edwards published 2 October 23 The best projectors for schools can make the classroom better digitally connected to help open the minds of students.
GameMaker: How to Use It to Teach By Erik Ofgang published 28 September 23 GameMaker helps educators and their students design their own game with accessible features and easy-to-follow lessons.
Publicly Available Digital Collections By Steve Baule published 25 September 23 These publicly available digital collections from libraries, museums, and other institutions provide great resources for students and teachers
Videos Can Be More Effective Than In-Person Learning By Erik Ofgang published 21 September 23 Learning by videos outperformed in-person lectures in an analysis of more than 105 studies looking at college students.