AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed to help teachers and students stay engaged and focused. Merlyn empowers teachers to move around the classroom and manage classroom technology seamlessly, keeping distractions to a minimum and ensuring teachers and students remain connected. Its…
A few weeks ago, I went to my daughter’s open house at her high school and had a chance to meet her teachers. One teacher stood out to me from what he said about “wanting to be genuine” with his students as much as possible because that would create a more effective learning environment for…
I’ve written a lot over the years about the extraordinary work peer tutors do in my ELL Newcomers class and my ELL Intermediate class (when I teach it). You can see many of those pieces at THE BEST RESOURCES ON PEER TUTORS. We’re ending the first semester this week, and I asked the twenty-five of…
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out…
Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “Ed Tech Digest” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in checking…
Key points: The cost barriers of actually attending college remain stacked far too high Students want more career-connected learning Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on…
Key points: Generative AI is redefining educator professional development by offering tools and strategies to create smarter, more impactful learning opportunities Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI A look at one school’s innovative approach to PD For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping…
By: Margo Roen With any presidential transition, there are shifts–new hires and resignations, policy changes, and funding changes to align with a new agenda. However, with the impending president’s stated commitment to get rid of the United States Department of Education, hand-wringing in the pre-Kindergarten through higher education sector is higher than usual, and understandably…
When we encourage her to go home, she says she likes to use her sick days for travel. When we encourage her to go home, she says she likes to use her sick days for travel. Career Advice, Positive School Culture, Teacher Problems We Are Teachers
ChatGPT: A Game-Changer In Instructional Design?—Infographic ChatGPT has had a stratospheric surge, capturing the attention of over 100 million users, a tribute to its unmatched capabilities and broad appeal. This noteworthy accomplishment not only confirms the model’s widespread acceptance but also emphasizes its expanding influence across a variety of domains. ChatGPT’s adaptability is becoming more…