As we work to transform schools, I’m surprised at how often I hear some variation of the following from parents, school board or community members, and maybe even educators: I have to do whatever my boss says. I don’t have much voice and choice in what I...
Google's NotebookLM is an AI powerhouse that can supercharge lessons, engage students in exciting new ways, and even help to create podcasts! Find out how and you'll even get to listen to podcasts I made in minutes in this article that I wrote for Tech...
As AI continues to transform the world, it's more important than ever for educators to keep up with this rapidly evolving technology. That's why I’m excited to share that Google and Adobe offer free classes designed to certify educators in basic AI literacy. These classes...
Since its inception in 2008, The Innovative Educator blog has relied on social media to distribute blog posts. Unfortunately, things aren't quite what they used to be. The days when Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and other platforms easily amplified your ideas with just a...
Fred the Ted and sticks help with outdoor literacy learning.Fred the Ted and sticks help with outdoor literacy learning.Literacy Outdoors, books outdoors, Fred the Ted, literacy, literacy activities, outdoor ASN, outdoor literacy, outdoor literacy ideas ASN, sticksRead More...
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in September 2024… A Plague of Giants, Kevin Hearne (fantasy) Inheritance, Lou Iovino (science fiction) Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros (fantasy) Babel-17, Samuel Delany (science fiction) The Case of the Screaming Beauty, Alison Golden and Grace Dagnall (mystery) Ironborn, Andrew Cavanagh (fantasy) Winter’s Fury, A. E. Rayne...
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With AI becoming a powerful tool in education, it’s not just about knowing how to use it, but when and why to use it in ethical ways. It’s incredible to see students using artificial intelligence to brainstorm creative project ideas, get instant feedback on their writing,...
What if you could automate one of the most time-consuming aspects of teaching? Designing high-quality assessments and giving students thoughtful, timely feedback on their work can take hours every single week. So, I wanted to share one of my favorite tools for automating student assessment. It’s a...
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in August 2024… Learning to Leave, Elliot Washor & Scott Boldt (education) Descent, Marko Kloos (science fiction) The Brass Verdict, Michael Connelly (thriller) The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett (historical fiction) The Magicians, Lev Grossman (fantasy) Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (young adult) The Bones...
