Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Summative vs formative assessment is the topic of our blog post today! Navigating the realm of educational assessments can feel like a tightrope walk. On one side, we have formative assessments—those ongoing checks that help us tweak our teaching and help students steer their learning. On the other, there are summative assessments, which act as final verdicts on what a student has grasped.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The first time I encountered ChatGPT, I panicked. It was December of 2022, and I walked into a staff room to talk to a colleague, Kate, about an assignment. What I found instead were my colleagues Kate and James playing with magic: ChatGPT, an AI playground in its first stages. Kate showed James this otherworldly site, and James tested how the AI was answering questions with intriguing bias depending on the type of question (“What’s the best way to stop terrorists?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Today we’re stepping into the transformative world of positive affirmations for kids. Now, before you think this is just another feel-good gimmick, let me assure you that a growing body of scientific literature is backing the practice of positive affirmations. In her bestselling book “ The Whole-Brain Child ,” neuropsychiatrist Dr.

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Turning Learning On Its Head

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I was asked yesterday by a teacher how I am still going strong after 38 years in education (30 as a classroom teacher). Her school starts later than mine and she took time to visit one of my classes in order to see how I build a culture of learning. She specifically wanted to know what I did with students to prepare them for success in a flipped classroom, but our conversation took a different direction.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The wide range of tool palettes in UPDF helps teachers highlight and annotate. Users can also remotely grade assignments and leave comments. The post UPDF: An AI-Powered PDF Editor appeared first on TeachThought.

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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Walking meetings are not only a good wellness strategy, they’re great for brain-storming, problem-solving and increasing productivity, writes teacher and school leader Kasey Short. The change in scenery, relaxed atmosphere and movement can be like a “reboot” for body and mind. The post Wellness? Productivity? Meet While You Walk! first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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