Here are this past week’s selection of great blog posts:
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A framework for assessing AI risk | MIT Sloan
While it’s easy to get swept up in the many promises of artificial intelligence, there are mounting concerns about its safety and bias. Medical algorithms have exhibited bias that impacts disadvantaged populations, as have AI-enabled recruiting tool…
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In our information-dominant world, the resources on best education practices are growing and changing daily. Here are some of Rick’s favorite resources, organized by topic. Rick has authored nine books on education and countless articles.
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Lexington, Kentucky sent a tourism ad to ‘extraterrestrials’ with a DIY laser rig | Popular Science
Signs of humanity have traveled through space ever since the very first radio signals left the Earth’s atmosphere.
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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness
Key points: Special education students deserve the same opportunities as their general education peers, including the individualized support their path may require See article: 3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth See article: Innovativ…
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Climate change: Children pioneer a legal right to a secure future – CSMonitor.com
In June 2023, the hottest June ever recorded in a summer that would break global heat records, 16 young people walked into a courthouse in Helena, Montana, and insisted they had the right to a stable climate.
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I am encouraged by the recent kerfluffle over the almighty standardized overtesting that is occurring across America as such is featured in this December 03, 2023, Politico piece,“‘A Bizarre Coalition’: Red and Blue States Weigh Big Changes to Testi…
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Cliff Mass Weather Blog: The Five-Day Rule for Weather Prediction
When I write this blog, I generally follow a ” Five-Day Rule of Weather Prediction” and so should you. Predictions of severe or exciting weather for more than five days out should be considered with caution. Be VERY careful of hyping forecasts for l…
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“Giant Steps” Is Another Kahoot/Quizizz – Type Game Site | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
Giant Steps is another online learning game site in the rough style of Kahoot/Quizizz. Teachers choose a game, share a code with students, who then use the code to register to play the game.
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Video: “Planet Size Comparison” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
BlenderTimer / Pixabay I’m adding this video to The Best Web Tools That Show You Objects To Scale:
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Prominent thinkers and scientists in this field argue that analytical thinking is the most crucial systematic thinking of our age. So, what does analytical thinking mean? How can one think analytically, and can this type of thinking ability be acqui…
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To Understand ChatGPT’s Impact on Higher Education, Think Like a Scientist | EdSurge News
Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT became publicly available in November 2022, the field of higher education has been focusing on its impact and applications — faculty want to understand how this will shape their work and the student experience.
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Preserving Authenticity in Student Writing in the Age of Generative AI
A huge part of the angst about generative AI centers around the generalized concern that students will use it to cheat. News flash, they will. Student will cheat with AI because there have always been students who cheat, this is just a new way for t…
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What are The Big Ideas in Science Education – YouTube
What are the main concepts of science that you need to be able to teach in schools? What big ideas underpin all the other science we cover in schools? Two really useful documents by Wynne Harlen and a team of science educators attempted to put toget…
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Easily Translate Videos using HeyGen AI
In today’s interconnected world, sharing knowledge and ideas transcends geographical boundaries. This holds especially true for educators and content creators seeking to reach diverse audiences.
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I’m adding this new TED-Ed lesson and video to THE BEST VIDEOS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING ABOUT – YES – “POOP”:
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Video: “Project Based Learning” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
geralt / Pixabay I’m adding this video to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING HOW TO USE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING & PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN YOUR CLASSROOM:
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This is what Uranus and Neptune may really look like | Popular Science
For decades, images taken of Neptune have looked like the planet has a deep blue hue, while Uranus seemed more green. However, these two ice giants may actually look more similar to each other than astronomers previously believed.
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AI and satellite data helped uncover the ocean’s ‘dark vessels’ | Popular Science
Researchers can now access artificial intelligence analysis of global satellite imagery archives for an unprecedented look at humanity’s impact and relationship to our oceans.
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4 Ways to Nurture Innovation in the Classroom | Tech & Learning
With the plethora of new and diverse edtech tools available for teaching and learning, it is an exciting time to nurture innovation in our classrooms.
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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom – Educators Technology
When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularl…
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Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs
The rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and access to AI tools over the last year has reignited the debate over how technology is used in the classroom. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on sch…
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AI can do your homework. Now what? – AI Advisory Boards
“AI can do your homework. Now what?”
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CAUSE, EFFECT, AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE SOCIAL WORLD, a new paper/chapter by MEGAN T. STEVENSON seems to be making a minor stir in research circles this week. I first heard about via a Kevin Drum post, Nothing works. Now with proof!
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The human body is a miraculous, well-oiled, and exceptionally complex machine. It requires a multitude of functioning parts to come together for a person to live a healthy life—and every biological detail in our bodies, from the mundane to the most …
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What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?
Technology plays a pivotal role in transforming K-12 teaching and learning in the digital age, offering innovative tools that enhance engagement, personalization, and efficiency.
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Productive Struggle: Teach Students to Grapple with the Math
By Mona Iehl I remember the day I first learned what the word grapple meant in the education setting. I was sitting in a room with my teacher colleagues, working on a 4th grade level math word problem and struggling to find a strategy that could get…
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In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models. Technology’s omnipresence has brought forth a new era of accessibility, democratizing knowledge across geographic and socioeconomi…
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Q&A: School Tech Integration Advocate Focuses On Mastery-Based Learning | EdTech Magazine
EDTECH: What are some of the things you’ve witnessed since CASTLE’s founding? MCLEOD: Technology continues to move quite quickly, while in schools it moves much more slowly.
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12 Unexpected Ways to Use Google Forms – Class Tech Tips
Explore 12 creative and unexpected ways to use Google Forms in your classroom, enhancing engagement and simplifying tasks for teachers! NEW webinar! Join Monica Burns, Ed.D.
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Peter Liljedahl and How To Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson
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Goals and Moves | Professional Development | The Inquiry Project
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Research-based Benefits of Being Bilingual – Educators Technology
Language has always captivated me since childhood. The marvel of communicating through words, both spoken and unspoken, struck me as nothing short of magical. A question that often intrigued me was the origin of language.
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How School Leaders Can Address the Inequities of the AI Digital Divide | Tech & Learning
AI is already changing education in unimaginable ways—perpetuating an urgent need for school districts to establish policies regarding it, and for teachers and students to understand its benefits—and limitations. But as AI continues to evolve, quest…
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Best Neuroscience TED Talks – Educators Technology
As an educator and someone passionate about the intersection of neuroscience and education, I’ve always been fascinated by how understanding our brain can enhance our teaching and learning experiences.
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Looking Back on the Biggest Education Trends of 2023 | EdSurge News
2023 brought plenty of surprises in education — and it wasn’t just all that talk about responding to ChatGPT and other AI tools. As we start a new year, we asked our reporters to look back on key trends and memorable moments in their coverage over t…
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3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences
Editor’s note: This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Teachers, principals, and district administrators are creating digital content every day for a variety of audiences.
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American Dreams, Wraiths, and Asylum Seekers | The Jose Vilson
About a decade ago, my former school’s parent coordinator introduced me to a new student. This wouldn’t be a remarkable event because my school opened its doors to newcomers often.
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Keep, Start, Stop: A Student Feedback Strategy – Dr. Catlin Tucker
My friend, who manages a team of designers, described this strategy to me. He uses it when he meets with each member of his team to exchange feedback at the mid-point and end of the calendar year. Both he and his team members think about and provide…
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New Year, New AI: Integrating Latest EdTech Tools in Your Classroom – Class Tech Tips
The start of a new year is often a time for making lists, sharing predictions, and setting intentions. This past year, I’ve spent lots of time with educators, both virtually and in person, to talk about the current state of AI in education.
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Animated Video: “How Do Pandemics Get Around the World?” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
MiroslavaChrienova / Pixabay I’m adding this video to A BEGINNING LIST OF THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS:
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Sam Wineburg: The Lies That Advertisers Tell Students | Diane Ravitch’s blog
Sam Wineburg is the Margaret Jacks Professor Emeritus of Education at Stanford University.
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Thomas Ultican: “A Nation at Risk” Was a Pack of Lies | Diane Ravitch’s blog
The document that launched four decades of disastrous education policies was titled “A Nation at Risk.” It was a document produced by a commission appointed by Ronald Reagan’s Secretary of Education, Terrell Bell. Reagan wanted to abolish the U.S.
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AI Prompt Engineering Isn’t the Future
Prompt engineering has taken the generative AI world by storm.
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How to prepare for the future of technology in education
Raise your hand if your school is one hundred percent ready for whatever technology inventions and adoptions will come over the next three to five years.
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4 ways to create a distraction-free classroom learning environment – SmartBrief
“4 ways to create a distraction-free classroom learning environment”
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What Do You Learn in 5th Grade: Important Concepts & Skills
As kids enter the final stages of elementary school, it is essential to know what they will learn before starting middle school. By reviewing what is taught to kids in 5th grade, you can plan effectively and talk to teachers about what expectations …
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The 8 Key Digital Literacy Skills for Teachers and Educators – Educators Technology
Digital literacy, a dynamic and ever-evolving concept, continuously adapts to encompass new skills and practices emerging alongside technological advancements.
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Design Your Classroom to Be a Stimulating Place for Learning
Have you ever considered how life experiences factor into your teaching practices? Before I entered education, marketing was my first career. They may seem worlds apart, but the parallels will surprise you. This third article in my series connects t…
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How to Type Accents in Google Docs – Educators Technology
In today’s digitally connected world, where languages blend and intermingle in our daily communications, knowing how to add accented characters to documents has become an essential skill. This is particularly true for educators, linguists, and anyon…
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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
As we wave farewell to 2023, we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities.
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Happy New Year! And Public Domain Day
Also on January 1st: It’s Public Domain Day! Every year, January 1st is Public Domain Day. This is an observance of when copyrights expire and works enter into the public domain–free for all to use.
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The January 6th Insurrection happened nearly two years ago. Many, if not all, can still be used, and I’ve also added more recent lesson plans, too.
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Forensic Activity – Calculating Time of Death
Determining the time of death (TOD) is a critical aspect of forensic investigation, and it involves considering various factors and using multiple methods rather than relying solely on one formula.
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Embracing the New Year: Five Approaches to Goal-Setting and Growth in the Classroom – John Spencer
The start of the new year is a great opportunity to reflect on your goals, set new goals, and focus on building momentum moving forward. Some people love the notion of New Year’s Resolutions and they use this time to set goals and design structured …
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The Unitizer: a fraction exploration • Activity Builder by Desmos
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At IOAI, we offer an intellectually stimulating platform where high school students from around the world can showcase their AI expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
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Exploring The Future: 5 Cutting-Edge Generative AI Trends In 2024
The year 2023 marked a watershed moment in the evolution of technology, with generative AI becoming mainstream. As we approach 2024, the landscape of generative AI is expected to rapidly evolve, introducing a slew of trends that promise to transform…
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Lava may have flowed over parts of Mars | Popular Science
Volcanic eruptions are not a major threat to the Martian landscape, but an area about the size of Alaska was potentially covered with lava as recently as one million years ago.
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The Traffic Lights of Teacher Collaboration
A MiddleWeb Blog The question I receive the most from fellow English language development (ELD) colleagues regarding teacher collaboration is “What can we do when our co-teacher is resistant to collaborating?” When I first started collaborating with…
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10 Great Time Management Tools for Teachers – Educators Technology
In the fast-paced world of education, time is a precious commodity. As someone deeply immersed in the field, I’ve always been on the lookout for strategies and tools that can help us educators manage our time more effectively.
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Currently, in staffrooms worldwide, there are few topics more divisive than the subject of AI in education; is it simply a shortcut for lazy students or a transformative tool for personalised learning?
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ISTE | Help Students Think More Deeply With ChatGPT | ISTE
As a geography teacher, I recently embarked on an experiment with my Year 8 class, an experiment that was met with equal parts laughter, curiosity and apprehension.
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AI Fosters Critical Thinking, but Talk of Prompts Is Holding Us Ordinary Teachers Back
Following my previous article on ISTE, I came to realise just how divisive the talk of generative AI is in schools. I’ve had some lively discussions with my teaching colleagues.
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AI Task Forces vs. AI Advisory Boards in High Schools – AI Advisory Boards
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education has gained significant attention. Many high schools have decided to establish AI-focused initiatives to prepare students for a technology-driven future.
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An AI Playground – by Michelle Kassorla
About a month ago, I was talking to an instructional designer who said she had created an “AI Playground” inside the LMS of her college to help faculty and students understand how to use AI. This was fascinating to me, and I asked her if I could see…
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Best Image to Text Apps – Educators Technology
In today’s digital landscape, the ability to convert physical text into digital format is not just a convenience but a necessity. This is where the concept of ‘picture to text apps’ becomes a game-changer.
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Top Royalty Free Music Sources for School Projects – Educators Technology
In the dynamic world of education, integrating music into school projects can significantly enhance learning experiences. In today’s post, I am sharing with you this curated collection of websites that offer royalty free music to use in school proje…
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Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Dealing with Aircraft Turbulence
I have gotten several emails over the past several months asking about aircraft turbulence and how they can avoid or lessen their exposure. As both a meteorologist and an individual who is not crazy about bumping around in the sky, I have had a lot …
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Tech Transformation: Learning loss
When I visit IB schools as part of an evaluation team, I always carefully read through what the school has shared in its self-study questionnaire.
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Jan Resseger, warrior for children, wrote this post about the deceptive sales pitch for vouchers. For at least thirty years, we have heard again and again that vouchers will “save poor kids from failing public schools.
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How to Cite AI Tools in Academic Writing — Academic Insight Lab
Have you been using ChatGPT or other AI-based tools to help you do academic research and writing? If so, are you wondering about how it should be cited? Well, you’re not alone.