Reading Time: 3 minutes The world is entering a golden age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) underpinned by recent breakthroughs such as OpenAI models. ChatGPT could be the powerful impetus needed to shift from understanding assessment as the assurance of an educational “product” to assessment as learning. Many instructors may intend to assess students directly,…
By Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College During my 11 years at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts, I have received many visits from global educators curious about the uniquely American phenomenon of the Community College. In our exchanges, we inevitably observe that we are a place that prepares individuals for the future…
Hey there, my friends! In this lesson, we explore pericarditis and cardiac tamponade which are two distinct cardiac conditions that can affect the pericardium, the sac-like structure surrounding the heart. While both conditions involve inflammation or fluid accumulation around the heart, they differ in their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Pericarditis vs Cardiac Tamponade:…
As educators, we’re always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences.The new and exciting world of AI offers lots of ways to do this.Microsoft Designer, a powerful tool for creating AI generated images, provides a fantastic opportunity to blend technology and creativity in the classroom. All over social…
Navigating the educational landscape can often feel like keeping a plane airborne in turbulent weather. At the heart of every educational institution is the core mission to foster learning and academic growth. A critical aspect of this mission involves robust school assessments—tools that not only measure a student’s progress but also shape the learning experience….
By Aviv Weiss It’s no small feat to create effective systems for bringing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (or MTSS) to your district. If you’re a superintendent, chief school administrator, curriculum director, or other education professional working at the district level and you’re looking for tools to support your staff in rolling out MTSS practices, Khan…
Reading Time: 3 minutes On April 22, 1970, Earth Day emerged as a pivotal event in the environmental movement. Spearheaded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, it aimed to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and inspire action towards conservation. On the inaugural Earth Day, 20 million Americans took to the streets to voice their concerns…
By: Frances W. Hopkins, Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award and Director of President’s Education Awards Program. A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department of Education (ED)…
More than 8 million people move between states each year. While some people move for work, others move to be near family or a geography they prefer. For these people, it’s crucial that they find employment once relocated. American Board provides transferable teacher certification that moves with you. Below we share the story of Theresa…
Final projects can help students summarize and review content from the entire semester. Plus, they can create fantastic products with what they’ve learned!After months and months of learning, it all comes down to this. The end of the semester project. How can your students encapsulate the most important parts of the semester to demonstrate learning? At…