Franz26 / Pixabay Earlier this year, ChatGPT opened up a “store,” where paid users of the service could create their own custom AI-powered chatbots. At the time, unfortunately, the only way you could access them was if you, too, were a paid user. Recently, though, they opened up the store so free users could…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2018. You can see them all here.) In anticipating of a series of staff development sessions I led for our school’s faculty, I gave a survey to many of the ELLs at our school asking for their feedback on their…
Herodotus “is an app that allows you to study history and track your progress.” Though they describe themselves as an “app,” it’s actually a website. The developer specifically says they were inspired by Duolingo. It’s definitely intriguing. Herodotus “is an app that allows you to study history and track your progress.” Though they…
When I first started teaching middle school, I did everything my university prep program told me to do in what’s known as the “workshop model.” I let kids choose their books. I determined their independent reading levels and organized my classroom library according to reading difficulty. I then modeled various reading skills, like noticing the…
Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest…
AI is quickly becoming a powerful change in online language learning (i.e., through eLearning), and it can significantly change how the material is delivered and how well learning systems work. When AI is added to eLearning platforms, they become smart tools that customize learning experiences to meet students’ needs and run fun and useful training…
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21 tips on how to give positive feedback as a manager or team leader incuding to be a good listener, embrace innovatine thinking, and to highlight specific strengths. The post 21 Tips on Giving Positive Feedback in the Workplace appeared first on Symonds Research. 21 tips on how to give positive feedback as a manager…
Last updated July 7, 2024 Feedback is such a vital thing in the workplace for helping employees to be effective and grow in any team. Indeed, to be effective as a manager or team leader, understanding how to give feedback in a constructive, positive and right way is essential. The good news is that giving…
Reading Time: 4 minutes How will Labour’s election impact our schools? With Labour’s election, what renewed hope is there for all schools to receive the support and funding they desperately need… The state of the nation The education landscape has dramatically changed over the past 14 years, with unprecedented funding cuts from the Conservative government,…