Familiarize yourself with FigJam, an online whiteboard that offers most of the same features as Google Jamboard—which is sunsetting at the end of 2024—as well as an impressive collection of additional tools.
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#236 – The A.I. Roadmap: Human Learning in the Age of Smart Machines, with John Spencer
Dr. John Spencer joins us to talk about his new book, The A.I. Roadmap: Human Learning in the Age of Smart Machines, and how artificial intelligence is impacting K–12 education.
#235 – Integrating Technology Into a Socratic Seminar
In today’s episode, we’ll explore ways to integrate technology into a Socratic Seminar.
#234 – Personal and Authentic Learning, with Thomas C. Murray
Thomas C. Murray joins us to talk about his book, Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime, and the importance of relationships in the classroom.
#233 – Popping Filter Bubbles
Explore the phenomenon of filter bubbles and look at 10 ways to mitigate this challenge.
Ed Tip: Integrating Technology Into a Socratic Seminar
Consider how technology can both enhance and transform a Socratic Seminar.
Ed Tip: Information Bubbles
Explore what information bubbles are, ways to mitigate them, and ideas to help inform students about them.
#232 – Mentoring Beginning Educators, with Annie Kirking
Annie Kirking helps us unpack ways to support beginning educators through mentoring and support systems.
#231 – Claude 2, a New Generative AI Option
Explore the unique capabilities of Claude 2—a generative AI chatbot developed by Anthropic—and consider several practical uses for educators.
#230 – Technology Integration in the Primary Grades, with Erin Rehnblom
Erin Rehnblom, a first grade teacher, discusses strategies and benefits of integrating technology with her students.
#229 – Grammarly and GrammarlyGO
Review features of a writing assistant with artificial intelligence, Grammarly, as well as its new AI tool, GrammarlyGO.
Ed Tip: GrammarlyGO
Use GrammarlyGO to access generative AI functionality within the context of Grammarly’s writing assistance software.
Ed Tip: Claude 2
Discover the unique features of Claude 2 and how this generative AI tool can assist educators.
#228 – AI in the Secondary Classroom, with Julie York
Julie York, a high school teacher, helps us unpack the current state of artificial intelligence in high schools, including both the challenges and the opportunities.
#227 – MagicSchool, an AI Tool for Educators
Discover MagicSchool, an AI tool that can be used by educators to help save time and aid with planning, communication, and student support.