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Chatbots and AI in K-12 Education

The Impact of Chatbots and AI in K-12 Education

Segments about… Chatbots and artificial intelligence have been popping up in the news a lot lately, and it’s easy to see why. University education major students are being presented with specific questions about how they will use technology in their classrooms. They are also requiring that students discuss how they can integrate technology into their …

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Ready-made lesson plans for teachers

Lighten Your Work Load: Use Products Offering Ready-Made Lesson Plans

Creating new and innovative lesson plans for students can be challenging, especially when time is limited. Fortunately, some products offer ready-made lesson plans to make the job easier for teachers. These resources can benefit teachers who want to incorporate physical computing devices or cross-curricular teaching into their classrooms. The benefits of ready-made lesson plans are …

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Using Augmented Reality in Education

Advancing Education with Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented Reality (AR) is an innovative technology that offers educators and students an immersive, interactive learning experience. Studies show that when implemented properly, AR/VR can dramatically improve educational outcomes in core content areas and future-ready initiatives. Most AR/VR solutions are not designed for the educational market, so while they may provide a few really great …

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Tips for State Test Prep

Take State Test Prep From Dreaded to Delightful

As a classroom teacher, I understand the overwhelming pressure and anxiety that students experience during state test preparation. For many, the thought of taking these exams can be daunting and stressful. However, I have discovered some fantastic digital tools that have transformed the experience from dreaded to delightful. To make test prep engaging and enjoyable, …

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computer science for all

CS For ALL: Where Does Your State Stand?

The jobs of the future will require computer literacy so it’s increasingly important that quality computer science (CS) education is an urgent priority for public school systems around the globe.  Although CS has been offered in K-12 public schools for decades, it has not been uniformly required, nor universally available. Yet, as society becomes increasingly …

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Thrively platform

Help Students Thrive with Thrively!

What is Thrively? Finally, a program designed with our special populations in mind, that is truly useful!  Thrively is a relatively new web based program that helps students discover their strengths, interests, career aspirations, learning styles and character strengths.  I was so excited to discover this platform.  It is designed to maximize student benefit while …

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