Embracing Equity: The Power of Interactive Digital Notebooks
Interactive Digital Notebooks (IDNs) are one of my favorite digital tools that can offer many benefits for educators, students, and school librarians alike. Let’s explore some of the advantages of uses these with students and in my case teachers. They positively impact education in so many ways. Interactive Digital Notebooks are a way to organize information in their essence. “A tool that allows students to learn interact with, reflect on, fill out, all digitally. It empowers students by teaching 21st century skills as well as taking ownership of their study time using digital tools. It is not just a Just…
Combat Misinformation: How Check Center Empowers Accuracy
Have you checked out New Literacy Project’s Check Center? It is part of their news literacy curriculum, similar to Edpuzzle, that guides users through the process of verifying the legitimacy of sources. This could include videos, images, and websites. Simplifying the process of checking digital resources’ credibility is key to encouraging students to adopt this practice. One caveat is that you must be logged into Checkology to access this part of the website. However, we are in luck because the website is free. It is funded by donors and is bipartisan. When you click on one of the selections, you…
MagicSchool AI: An Educators Best Friend?
MagicSchool AI In the fast-paced world of education, where time is a precious commodity, educators are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their teaching experience. Enter MagicSchool AI, the groundbreaking educational platform designed to empower educators and make their lives easier, not harder. Navigating the vast capabilities of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can sometimes feel like deciphering a magical spell. That’s where MagicSchool AI steps in, offering a wizardly array of prompts to guide educators through the enchanting possibilities at their fingertips. Think of it as your very own educational assistant, ready to unleash the full potential of AI…
8 Nodes of AI-Mas: AI Tools for Education Countdown
After reading a blog by Eric Curts (@ericcurts) I was inspired to create my own holiday countdown. For the last few years I have been doing it in a variety of ways. It is a lot of fun to countdown different EdTech products that could be useful in the classroom. Last year I did a Chrome-mas.
