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Khan Academy: Friend or Foe?

A Principal's Reflections

While attending the NSBA Annual Conference this past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Sal Kahn’s keynote on Sunday. Khan is the creator of Khan Academy. He began his keynote by sharing a video montage of Khan Academy highlights and then presenting some impressive statistics on usage.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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Hoping to Get More of Their Teachers to Try AI, Students Organize a National Conference

Edsurge

Summer is a time for educators to do some learning, and there are plenty of conferences and workshops throughout the season. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.

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The Future of Canvas

eSchool News

I had the opportunity to attend InStructure Con23 in Denver last month—the company’s first user conference since the pandemic—and met many educators, partner companies, and senior leadership including Chief Product Officer Shiren Vijiasingam, Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, and CEO Steve Daly.

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60+ Great Educational Websites

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on. There are literally tons of education websites and tools that you can use to enhance the quality of your teaching, learning, and professional development. You can now learn and practice a new language right from the comfort of your own couch.

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TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning

EdTech Magazine

TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning. There are an ocean of possibilities with blended learning, so it’s best to dip your toes in the water rather than jumping in and drowning, according to an expert who spoke Feb. The Station Rotation Eases Teachers in to Blended Learning. meghan.bogardu….

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Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT

Edsurge

Educators around the world are shifting into learning and organizing mode in response to the release of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots that have brought a mix of excitement and panic to education. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.); Yee says that faculty he’s talked to fall into two camps.