The conversation explores the overwhelming number of AI tools available to educators and our challenges in finding time to learn and implement them effectively. Participants discuss the importance of play in professional development, the need for targeted learning experiences, and the systemic changes required to support teachers in their ongoing learning. They emphasize the significance of intrinsic motivation and the necessity for effective questioning when using AI as a support tool. The...

We invited the creators of the five prominent models for teaching with technology to help us compare and contrast their features in the context of generative AI. Join us for a side-by-side exploration of SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks and emerging frameworks, SETI and GenAI-U. In Part Two, we get a better understanding of where each model is best suited to bring generate AI into your class, course, or school district. Follow on Twitter: @CFKurban @sparvell ...

The conversation explores the journey of embracing AI as a tool rather than a toy. The participants discuss the importance of vetting AI apps and the need for critical thinking when using AI-generated content. They also highlight the role of AI in personalization, project-based learning, and adaptive learning. The conversation touches on the challenges of integrating AI in education, including policy development and teacher training. The participants share their experiences with AI tools like...

We discuss the findings of the Parent Report Card, which shows that parents are anxious and uncertain about academic preparedness, mental health support, and preparation for the future in schools. The conversation explores how students grade their schools and the factors contributing to their overall experience. It highlights the importance of engagement, individualized learning, and mental health support in improving students' experiences. The conversation also addresses the challenges of...

There are growing signs that conventional thinking about introducing technology into classrooms is shifting.  Some educators believe that established technology integration frameworks need to evolve to meet the unique features of generative AI.  At ISTE Live 24, we interviewed several technologists and school leaders to get a quick take on whether we're seeing a blip or an emerging trend. Follow on Twitter:   @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Related Resources:  SAMR:...

This panel discussed why brain breaks are important for students during class time. More importantly, the guests unpack how to differentiate brain breaks to meet students’ specific needs– using them as tools to enhance social-emotional learning and academic performance. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @mrswendymturner @judywillis @Upegui @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd David Upegui, PhD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of...

We’re in onboarding season when new relationships are built and the tone for the coming school year is set. Join us as our seasoned veterans share their time-tested strategies for meeting the individual needs of each new hire with empathy, support, and humor. Follow on Twitter: @NancyFrey @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Enrico Biscocho works as a New Teacher Induction Coordinator for the Long Beach Unified School District in Southern California. I want to make a positive impact in our...

Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, John Hattie believes the conventional idea of 21st-century skills is outdated. In this discussion, he draws on research to update the list and identify the four essential skills all students will need in the age of Gen AI. Follow on Twitter: @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Visible Learning: The Sequel | Reimagine Education | Microsoft Education Toolkit Professor John Hattie is an education...

The trauma experienced by teachers is often overlooked, or discounted in favor of focusing on student trauma. The guests discuss the need for systemic changes to support teachers, including the provision of therapists specifically for educators, regular check-ins on mental health, and a shift in culture to prioritize teacher wellbeing. Follow on Twitter: @DrKpsychologist, @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Articles: Trauma-Informed Care for Teachers | Edutopia How Childhood Trauma...

We began by exploring whether we’re just using generative AI because it’s the shiny new thing. We quickly agreed that Gen AI is definitely a massive time saver. But how much time did we each have to invest in learning, setting up, and tweaking generative AI tools to start seeing significant time savings? We discovered that the time ranged from less than 15 minutes to many, many hours, depending on how you approach the technology. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd...

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...