Tag: Edtech

Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks

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Gallery walks transform classrooms by using movement, collaboration, and thoughtful discussions to turn students into active learners and help them develop critical thinking and social skills. If you aren’t familiar with gallery walks, they’re an instructional strategy in which students move in small groups around the room to actively engage with information at different stations. … read more »

 Using AI to Understand Bias in Historical Events

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Recognizing and analyzing bias is an important skill to teach students. Teaching about bias helps to expand critical thinking skills, develop empathy, and support understanding of diverse viewpoints.  As we learn to use artificial intelligence tools, it is vital to understand that generative tools demonstrate bias in different ways, and we need to look for … read more »

Fun and Interactive Activities to Start the School Year Right

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With the end of summer approaching, teachers across the country are busy preparing to greet their new students. The start of a new school year is an amazing opportunity to lay the groundwork for a thriving classroom community. Building solid relationships is essential for a successful school year, and first impressions can set the tone … read more »

Creative Activities for Copyright in the Classroom

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Digital tools and resources have revolutionized the way our students learn and create. Our students consume and make music, videos, images, and artwork for school projects and personal interests daily. However, many students perceive copyright as primarily about restrictions, making it seem like copyright is a barrier to creativity rather than something that supports and protects … read more »

10 Quick & Easy Ideas to Celebrate & Remember Memorial Day (With Examples!)

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The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Unfortunately, this holiday also falls during one of the busiest times of the school year. Many teachers face constant disruptions to their schedule at the end of the school year … read more »