One of our earliest concerns about generative artificial intelligence was that it would diminish students’ writing skills. This week we discovered that ChatGPT is helping students write more clearly and effectively when used well. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources Mentioned: | ChatGPT | Bard | SAMR | Triple E | TPACK Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously...

What are the most effective ways to restore a class that’s spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level. An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom. We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle school math teacher, and an assistant principal. Follow on Twitter: @dalorleon @mrs_frommert @EmilyAPaschall @Mr100Teacher @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Edutopia Article: 34 Ways to Quiet a...

We start the new year by reflecting on our experiences with generative artificial intelligence in 2023 and the lessons we learned. We close by sharing our most useful discoveries and how we plan to use them in the year ahead. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources: ChatGPT | AI LABS | Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously held the position of Director of the...

This week, we dove into AI image generators and how they can be used to engage students in higher-order thinking. We explored and shared the results of testing and comparing several AI image tools with real students in real classrooms. We also exchanged in-class projects and activities that were assigned to students, noting what worked and what we learned from what didn’t. We close with a list of 10 creative ways AI image generators can be used in teaching and learning. Follow on...

A 2022 study from the University of Essex and the University of Reading found that tone shifts significantly impact classroom health and student behavior. In this session, we discuss how to cultivate a warm, confident, firm tone that can minimize student misbehavior and create a conducive climate for learning. Follow Twitter: @YoukiTerada @parrishlearning @AnnettePonnock @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Youki Terada is the Research Editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas...

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously held the position of Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University. She also teaches on the Faculty of Education. She has taught, trained and managed in schools and universities in her twenty-year career. She holds a BSc in Geology, MSc in TESOL, MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Juli Ross-Kleinmann is an...

We all agree that grading papers, providing detailed feedback, and maintaining consistency across 100 or more papers are some of the most taxing tasks on a teacher’s to-do list. This week, we met at the AI Cafe to explore how artificial intelligence can help, what works, ethical considerations, and pitfalls to avoid. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT | Bard | Claude | NWEA | Eduaide | Magic...

Student engagement remains high on the priority list this school term. Recent studies suggest keenly listening to students’ needs can make a significant difference. In this session, we explore what students really need us to hear and how we can improve our ability to hear what matters most to each of them. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @brandihalverson @LisaPas220 @5Silber @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @curriculumblog Related Resources: Orchestrating the Move to Student-Driven Learning |...

It's fascinating; this is the first back-to-school season in the age of generative artificial intelligence -- historic. A middle school teacher, a university professor, an early childhood educator-tech coach, and an education researcher met to exchange notes on how they prepared to engage students this term. It's a highly engaged conversation among colleagues, sharing discoveries, aha moments, mistakes made with generative artificial intelligence, and lessons learned. It ends with a lightning...

Many of us were consumed with teaching when ChatGPT entered the scene last year, so we had little available attention to give it.  The impact of this tool and other forms of generative AI has grown since then, and now it's essential to know the basics before we head back to school this term. Follow on Twitter: @Angela_Watson  @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11...

The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book: Tech for Teacher Wellness Meredith Masar Boullion is an ISTE Certified Educator and a...

Many of us routinely park our emotions at the classroom door by compartmentalizing our stress and anxiety. It turns out that putting on a chronic happy face is harmful. The impact of this practice is well-known among mental health professionals. We invited a panel to explore productive, proven alternatives. Follow Twitter: @5Silber @froehlichm @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork #mentalhealthawareness Many of us routinely park our emotions at the classroom door by compartmentalizing our...

In this episode, we cover the TeachAI initiative, the start of the Great AI conversation, and why getting a seat at the table is so important. Next, we look behind the curtain at the wave of AI technology coming to classrooms and flashback to valuable lessons learned from the last tech frenzy. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @JamesBrauer @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Related Links and Sources Teach AI.ORG Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT | Edsurge How AI Could Save...

It’s hiring season, and principals are looking at creative ways to fill those teaching positions. It seems like a good time to take a second look at the four-day school week. Many schools have made the switch this year. How was their experience? Can a shorter school week help us attract and keep teachers in this climate? What have we learned? Follow on Twitter: @Paul_N_Thompson @TheresaStager@dianalambert @DrRachaelGeorge @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Paul Thompson is an Associate...

As always, we've given all we have this school year, and now many of us are beyond teacher tired. So what can we do?  I've invited a group of colleagues to talk about practical ways to manage our emotional and physical energy over the final stretch of the school year. Follow Twitter:  @AnnettePonnock @Jane Kise @Kakraeger  @GaskellMGaskell  @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Resources: Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time Radical Principals Leading Schools...

In this second episode, the first is a story about why using ChatGPT in our classrooms takes a dream team. The second update explains why a recent decision on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean could impact teaching with AI in classrooms in the United States. We close with a revelation about how anyone publishing anything about generative AI in education will need to adjust their thinking to stay relevant. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @JamesBrauer @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd RELATED...

Many educators see work-life balance as a pipe dream detached from the realities of teaching. It’s certainly among the most elusive goals in education. But despite the complex forces pulling us out of balance every day, some educators have found ways to bring more stability, joy, and peace to their challenging work. Here’s what they say works. Follow on Twitter: @JessicaCabeen @SarahSajohnson @DrRachaelGeorge @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70b. Jessica Cabeen is the Principal of Alternative...

We’re discovering that to get the most out of ChatGPT, we must learn how to talk to it. Educators have found that mastering this skill produces powerful teaching resources in a fraction of the time and effort. Join us as we walk through how to create the most effective ChatGPT prompts to meet your specific teaching objectives. Follow on Twitter: @JamesBrauer @ ClassTechTips @jmattmiller @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Nathan Hunter is a senior trainer and instructional designer who has...

Teachers who have embraced ChatGPT have found that we can take students to the very top of Bloom’s taxonomy by shifting our thinking about the tool. This conversation discusses the traditional barriers to teaching higher-order thinking and how ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can help students apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @lmcampbell2001 @Catlin_Tucker @jaymctighe @danfitztweets @JamesBrauer...

Most of us are so committed to our students, colleagues, and schools that we are hesitant to take time off even when we really need it. Who will cover my class? What impact will my absence have on my students? Join us as we talk candidly about why many teachers feel guilty taking time off, why feeling comfortable taking off is essential, and explore ways to help make hitting pause more acceptable when needed. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @FerraroOnAir @Ben_Educating @LisaPas220...

Teaching multilingual students is full of joy and challenges. We invited three educators to explore how teachers can use ChatGPT to support students who speak English as a second or third language. Follow on Twitter: @cahnmann @michelleshory @irina_mcgrath @bamradionetwork, @Jonharper70bd Irina McGrath is an ESL expert and English Language Learner herself. She serves Jefferson County Public Schools as an Education Recovery Specialist. She is a co-director of the Louisville Writing Project...

When education technology evolves quickly or takes a sudden leap, schools, school leaders, and educators can find it challenging to decide how to respond. Our guest explains why the best initial response is an inclusive conversation. Follow on Twitter: @Digital_Empower @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @shellthief @hyphenatic #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Carrie Rogers-Whitehead founded Digital Respons-Ability, which works with educators, parents...

Why is teaching still so exhausting after more than two and half years of concentrated attention on teacher wellbeing? Despite the strategies and well-intended efforts, many teachers report being more emotionally and physically tired than ever. Our guests identify the often overlooked reasons and discuss why they are excited about two promising solutions. Follow on Twitter: @ ClassTechTips @jmattmiller @Waldenkent @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Benjamin White is a teacher, writer, and...