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As summer winds down and we approach the early days of fall, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy outdoor maker activities. While July’s Parks and Recreation Month may have passed, the pleasant weather of late summer and early autumn provides perfect opportunities to get creative outside. Let’s explore some engaging maker activities you can … read more »
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As we gear up for the upcoming school year, it’s essential to consider how we can create a classroom environment that fosters learning, engagement, and positive behavior. Integrating effective classroom management strategies plays a crucial role in achieving these goals. In magic shows, the allure lies in not knowing how the magician performs their tricks. … read more »
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Recognizing and analyzing bias is an important skill to teach students. Teaching about bias helps to expand critical thinking skills, develop empathy, and support understanding of diverse viewpoints. As we learn to use artificial intelligence tools, it is vital to understand that generative tools demonstrate bias in different ways, and we need to look for … read more »
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The modification of media has been happening for a very long time. The image above was published in 1902 as a depiction of General Grant at City Point. According to the Library of Congress, this is actually three photos combined in to one: the head is from an image of Grant at his Cold Harbor, … read more »
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August is American Artist Appreciation Month, an opportunity to share and celebrate the history and diversity of American poets, dancers, painters, sculptors, and musicians. It is also an opportunity to integrate the study of artists into other curriculum areas, including history, social studies, and language arts. Perhaps you want to acknowledge and celebrate American artists … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Ba Ba Dum and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Ba Ba Dum is a language-learning site that uses games to teach … read more »
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Ba Ba Dum is a language-learning site that uses games to teach 1,500 vocabulary words in more than 20 world languages, including Chinese, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Arabic. There are five games, each with a different question type: matching images to a spoken word, filling in the blanks, multiple-choice response, unscrambling words, and matching images … read more »
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In part one of this post, we explored the world of prompt engineering frameworks and tips for crafting effective prompts for AI chatbots and image generators. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into how to use prompts effectively to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Generative AI tools provide suggested activities and lesson ideas that you … read more »
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With the end of summer approaching, teachers across the country are busy preparing to greet their new students. The start of a new school year is an amazing opportunity to lay the groundwork for a thriving classroom community. Building solid relationships is essential for a successful school year, and first impressions can set the tone … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet. We discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas. Padlet: If you are new to Padlet or a frequent user, you have likely noticed … read more »