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How to use FigJam in the classroom: 20 ideas + templates

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Post sponsored by Figma We learned quickly how to use online whiteboards during remote teaching and many of us now even have interactive displays in our classrooms. But how does that translate to face to face learning? And how do we make the most of new technology like interactive displays in our classrooms? Enter FigJam, an online collaborative […] The post How to use FigJam in the classroom: 20 ideas + templates appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses

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Image created with MidjourneyI can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right? Fishing for images?You get an idea in your mind of the kind of image you'd like to use. Then you start fishing. putting your fishing line in the waters […] The post AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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5 tips for successful ChatGPT-generated lesson plans

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This post is written by Stephanie DeMichele. Stephanie helps people learn things. She brings both humor and empathy to her presentations, connecting and building relationships with her audience through storytelling and conversation. More importantly, she infuses excitement and engagement to empower and inspire educators to grow, to innovate, and to overcome their edtech fears when […] The post 5 tips for successful ChatGPT-generated lesson plans appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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AI in the classroom: What’s cheating? What’s OK?

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Now that generative AI tools like ChatGPT are available, classwork is bound to change as a result. How do we preserve academic integrity? What's cheating, and what's OK? Here are some ideas. Artificial intelligence-powered tools are becoming more and more widespread. As they have grown, educators have started to see a change coming. We wonder.What […] The post AI in the classroom: What’s cheating?

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10 AI discussions schools should have now

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When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, teachers and schools were reeling with the implications of this powerful new AI tool. This AI assistant – and other AI assistants like it – are capable of answering questions, writing essays, explaining ideas, answering questions, and more.It caused us to ask lots of questions.We wondered about cheating. Are […] The post 10 AI discussions schools should have now appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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New Canva updates you’ll love

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If you appreciate great graphic design but aren't much of a designer, you'll love Canva. Canva (canva.com) lets you create graphics, slides, documents, videos, and more -- for your classroom or for whatever. It's packed full of templates to copy and use in class right away. Plus, the best news: Canva is 100 percent free for K-12 teachers […] The post New Canva updates you’ll love appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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How is technology addiction impacting teaching and learning?

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This post is written by Joshua Ratliff. Josh is currently the Director of Education Initiatives at Trafera, in West Virginia. He holds certifications in Professional Teaching and Technology Integration for PreK-Adult, and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. First things first. Let me say up front that the term “technology addiction” is a tricky […] The post How is technology addiction impacting teaching and learning?