There are a few FREE AI tools that I think are particularly helpful to teachers – generally, you can do the same thing they can do with ChatGPT, but it’s just more streamlined with them. There’s little question that Teacherserver.com is the best of them, and you can read more about it at “Teacherserver”…
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geralt / Pixabay I’ve been writing/publishing two series on how people can effectively oppose Trump’s actions, one at Education Week specifically offering recommendations for educators (which is ongoing) and another on his blog sharing ideas for everyone else and informed by my prior nineteen year career as a community organizer. The first post here…
Preparing for exams can be daunting, especially when students lack a structured approach to evaluating their readiness. This is where UMock’s mock reviews come into play. By closely simulating real-world exam conditions, UMock provides a robust platform for students to gauge their preparedness, identify weaknesses, and refine their test-taking strategies. In this blog, we will…
Mohamed_hassan / Pixabay I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies are published that it’s hard to keep up. So I’ve started writing…
Teaching Media Literacy in an Era Awash With Misinformation is the headline of one of my recent Education Week columns. It’s a guest post by educator Mary Beth Hertz. Conversations reveal how different student interpretations are from teachers’ and can guide instruction. Here are some excerpts: Teaching Media Literacy in an Era Awash With Misinformation…
Reading time, 2 minutes: If you were secretary of state for education, what would you prioritise? It takes a bold Secretary of State to reshape the English education system. Since taking office in July 2024, Bridget Phillipson has focused on tax on private education, addressing the teacher crisis, reforming inspection, and the school curriculum. But…
geralt / Pixabay As I do every semester, and usually even more often than that, I have my students complete anonymous evaluations of our classes and of me. I always learn a lot from them, and have shared all their results from over the years at Best Posts On Students Evaluating Classes (And Teachers)….
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Mastering pronunciation can be hard for students learning English, especially when certain sounds don’t exist in their native language. Teachers often use various tools and techniques to simplify these difficult pronunciation patterns. One effective method is using “sound buttons.” Sound buttons provide a hands-on way for students to practice sounds, enabling them to break down…