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101. The Transformative Power of AI

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Folks, let’s face it. Our classrooms are going to look a little different this year. AI, specifically ChatGPT, is going to change the way we design learning experiences and assess student mastery. I’ll be honest, when I first explored the ChatGPT platform I was terrified. As I have dug deeper into the technology and its capabilities, I realized that while it does pose significant challenges — it also presents us with some pretty amazing opportunities. In this series, we will explore what AI is capable of, its implications in the classroom, and how it can benefit both teachers and students. Let’s start by examining where we have been, where we are currently, and looking forward to where we are going. Whether this is a trip you wanted to go on or not, the AI train has left the station and it is time for all of us to jump on board. From Card Catalogs to Artificial Intelligence I belong to the micro-generation called Xennial. Xennials are considered to be a “bridge” between Generation X a...
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#16. Research Methods - Unit Planner, Blended Lesson and Data

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We are rapidly approaching the midterm of the semester and  just wrapped up the research methods unit.  When I began teaching AP Psychology, I dreaded teaching research.  It seemed so dry and boring.  Over time, I have grown to love this unit because it sets the stage for the rest of the year.  It emphasizes that psychology is a science and provides the empirical lens to critically analyze the  content for the remainder of the class.   I did not find that this unit lent itself to blending the curriculum as easily as other units.  I think this is due to the limited amount of time that we spend on the unit and the type of material covered.  However, I could easily see an in-depth research project fitting the blended model perfectly!  The flex days would provide ample opportunity to meet with students to discuss their research designs and findings. I have struggled with implementing this type of project due to the time constraints of c...
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