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Generative AI, Chat GPT, and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Some questions to ask So, while universities and schools may block ChatGPT, will they remove Office 365 and Google Docs from their suite of tools provided to students?

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Partnering Literacy and Technology to Improve One School

Digital Promise

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Books can be read online or via iOS, Android, Google Play, and Amazon. Most books are only available through the website or a link to the website. Open Library.

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Khan Academy: Friend or Foe?

A Principal's Reflections

To date, these statistics are: 140 million+ lessons delivered, 500 million+ exercises done, and 6+ million unique visits per month. As the site increased in popularity it caught the eye of Bill Gates and Google with an end result being over 4 million in funding. And they do.

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COVID-19, academia, and the big push online: an update

Bryan Alexander

” Campus emergency plans and exercises seem to be being updated and tested. We already have access to a lot of the tech, and maintain some of it in house: campus hosted or leased LMS, document hosting (Google Apps, Office 365), email, some video solution (Elluminate, Connect, Shindig, Zoom, etc). Which brings us to challenges.

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. Being a co-teacher in Google Classroom has allowed me to keep that connection with students, as their math specialist. Connecting with students over ST Math has now become more than just an academic exercise for our students.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Books can be read online or via iOS, Android, Google Play, and Amazon. Most books are only available through the website or a link to the website. Open Library.

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