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Spring Reset for Educators (with a Little Help from AI)
Spring Reset for Educators (with a Little Help from AI)
Feeling drained after spring break? You’re not alone. In Spring Reset for Educators (with a Little Help from AI), U-Ed Collaborative shares practical, refreshing strategies to help teachers reclaim their energy and finish the school year strong. This blog offers easy, actionable tips for refreshing classroom routines, recentering your personal well-being, reimagining lesson planning, and realigning with your purpose—without overwhelming your schedule. Plus, discover how simple AI tools can streamline tasks like creating bell ringers, building self-care plans, and generating lesson materials in seconds. If you're ready to embrace a lighter, more focused approach this spring, this guide is your invitation to pause, reset, and move forward with intention. Start your spring reset today—with a little help from AI and a lot of heart.
Tech Tools to Help with Grading and More!
Grading can be such a time-consuming part of teaching. This blog post gives you good tech tools to use for grading.
The New Age of Literacy— Digital Literacy vs. Media Literacy: What skills should you teach?
As technology evolves, students are engaging with digital tools and media in ways we never imagined just a few decades ago. With so much information at their fingertips. The ability to navigate and critically analyze digital content has become essential. But what is the difference between digital literacy and media literacy, and how can you, as a teacher, integrate these skills into your classroom? And why is this important for our students?
In this blog, I give you my own personal experience in working with students with these skills and why I think it is important that all teachers incorporate these skills into their curriculum. Plus, in my free guide, you’ll get some useful resources to use in planning lessons that incorporate these skills. Make sure to download the guide!
How to CRAFT the Best Prompt for AI
As educators, we're always on the lookout for tools that can make our teaching lives easier, more efficient, and more innovative. AI platforms like ChatGPT have incredible potential to help us plan lessons, create activities, and generate new ideas for our classrooms. But, just like with anything else, the way you ask for help matters. The better your prompt, the better the response.
Does AI scare you?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, understanding and integrating technology is paramount. Our blog post, "10 Myths Educators Have About AI Debunked," serves as a comprehensive guide for educators to navigate the complexities and misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence in the classroom. This insightful piece tackles prevalent myths such as the fear of AI replacing teachers, concerns about complexity and cost, and worries over privacy and bias. Each myth is thoroughly debunked with evidence and practical examples, highlighting AI's potential to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and streamline administrative tasks. By dispelling these myths, our blog post empowers educators to confidently embrace AI, ultimately enriching the educational experience for their students.
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