AI Tool: Brisk AI – A Powerful Tool for Educators and School Librarians
“We want people to learn and be comfortable with technologies that they might not have as much experience with, and to see the library as a safe place for that exploration,” Dr. Carla Hayden once said. This insight truly resonates now that I have discovered Brisk AI. In one seamless extension, I can integrate AI across my go-to websites, PDFs, Google Slides, and Docs—generating everything from quick assessments in Google Forms to interactive lessons drawn from YouTube. It is a genuine game-changer for my day-to-day tasks as a librarian and educator.
EduProtocol: Iron Chef
The Iron Chef EduProtocol is revolutionizing classroom dynamics, promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and dynamic presentations. Students work together, race against the clock, and distill their research into engaging, concise presentations. This fast-paced activity mimics the excitement of the "Iron Chef" TV show, turning learning into an exhilarating challenge. By transforming the presentation process, students avoid common pitfalls like overloading slides with text. Instead, they focus on highlighting key points and enhancing their speaking skills. Weekly practice with the Iron Chef EduProtocol builds confidence, teamwork, and presentation prowess, creating an energetic and engaging classroom environment where students thrive.
CROB: Choose Your Own Booktalk
Transform your classroom with Choose Your Own Booktalk (CROB)! Imagine your students exploring books through interactive slides, engaging audio, and fun emojis. Give them the power to choose their literary adventure and discover new favorites. Dive into CROB and watch your students’ love for reading soar!
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…
