In today’s digital age, the classroom is no longer confined to four walls. Educators can create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment with tools like Google Drive. This guide focuses on how to use Google Drive in the classroom, offering insights and tips to enhance teaching and learning experiences. What is Google Drive, and Why …
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The Internet is home to so much of the world’s written text that it’s difficult to figure out some of the “best” articles. Of course, “best” is 100% subjective, and your favorite text is likely not mine. However, some works are interesting enough that many have shared them repeatedly. I’m not speaking of the time-tested …
The Indispensable Role of Technology in Learning Today, we’re witnessing a transformative phase in the educational landscape, significantly driven by technology. From creating engaging and immersive learning experiences to empowering educators and students with access to limitless resources, technology plays an indispensable role in modern education. The progression from traditional chalk-and-board classrooms to interactive digital …
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Professor and friend John Nash co-hosts a podcast on all things online learning. In a recent episode, he shared his work on coaching ChatGPT to write more “human” and the results are… interesting… While generative AI tools are very cool right now, they are a long way from being truly disruptive and overtaking the world. …
We’re wrapping up the 2022-2023 school year, and several teachers in my district are continuing their journeys into deeper learning. Rather than freaking out and focusing on end-of-year testing that means nothing (you know I’m right), I’m working with several 8th-grade classes on worthwhile projects. One class is designing tourism resources for Bardstown. If you’re …
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Two things came to mind as I began compiling this month’s reading list: deeper learning in schools and the power of embracing your authentic self. The first one is, of course, on my mind pretty much every day. Any work that I have done in education has ultimately been centered on creating deeper learning experiences …
One of the most fulfilling tasks I do on a regular basis is updating my commonplace book. What’s a commonplace book? Simple: it’s a place to store all those quotes, lyrics, poems, passages, etc. that mean something to you. It’s a way to store all the things you read, regardless of their format, in one …