KQED’s MindShift podcast visits a language arts classroom where an extroverted teacher has developed creative ways of invited – of inviting introverted students to share their thinking. Hosts Kara Newhouse and Nimah Gobir take it from here.
Colleges are saying goodbye to old-school computer labs
With student demand for campus PCs in decline, higher education leaders are replacing the spaces with modern alternatives.
Best Alternatives to Kahoot
In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share some of these alternatives to Kahoot, shedding light on their unique features and how they might better serve specific educational objectives. Whether you’re in search of a new way to engage your …
The 6 Best Alternatives to ChatGPT
Here are nine of the best ChatGPT alternatives you can use right now.
Google Updates Search AI to Summarize and Categorize Articles
Google’s Search AI is getting much more definition-heavy. The latest update to the Search Generative Experience will feature AI summaries of long articles. Search will also categorize the articles for users’ quick-viewing pleasure, though the company will have to contend …
AI Can Make Education More Personal (Yes, Really)
Frequent, trustworthy feedback to teachers helps them interact more with students.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-ai-can-make-education-more-personal-yes-really/2023/08…
You Can Clone Your Own Voice Using AI on iOS 17. Here’s How
Personal Voice, currently available on the public iOS 17 beta, allows you to store a replica of your voice on your iPhone.
The 5 Best AI Extensions for Gmail
Looking for extensions to help you write emails? These AI-powered Gmail extensions will supercharge your email experience.
One Good Way to Record a Video in Gmail
Besides being helpful when answering help requests from students or colleagues, Loom’s Chrome extension could be useful in having students explain exactly what they need help with when they send you an email. Sometimes students don’t know exactly how to …
This AI Model Turns Your iPhone Photos Into Poems
AI can write poetry and generate images from words. But there’s now an app that connects the two and turns your photos into poetry in a few seconds. If you’ve always wanted to describe a perfect sunset, a blooming flower, …
The Creative Ways Teachers Are Using ChatGPT in the Classroom
When it comes to getting knowledge to stick, there may be no substitute for human relationships. To many teachers, even if they’re getting ready to welcome ChatGPT into the classroom when the doors re-open this year, that’s reason enough not …
100+ EdTech Tools and Websites for Teachers and Students
Below is a list featuring a wide variety of educational technology tools and websites for teachers and students to use in and out of class.
10 books to read about AI
In the world of rapidly evolving technology, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, poised to redefine industries, systems, and even our very existence. Whether you’re deeply embedded in tech, dabbling at the edges, or just keen to understand the …
How understanding different learning styles can prepare students for the workforce
Understanding the fundamental ways students digest information and not deploying a one-size-fits-all approach could be the key to preparing them for the workforce and make all the difference.
https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/07/vark-different-learning-styles-workforce…
Five Uses for Google Docs Besides Essay Writing
Over the last sixteen years I’ve used Google Docs and had students use Google Docs for lots of activities besides just writing essays. I’ve used Google Documents to facilitate analysis of primary sources, to create charts and diagrams, to facilitate …