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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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#24. Let's Focus on Flexing Out

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One of the most common questions that I am asked about blended learning is, "What are flex days are how do you use them?" Flex days are a defining feature of blended learning at my school.  A flex day is a period in which the student has an assignment to be completed, but they can work on it at home or elsewhere in the building. I use flex days to provide the students the opportunity to develop their executive functioning skills, provide them with flexibility within their school day, and increase student agency.  It also provides me with time to provide individualized support to students. I am always in the classroom and available to my students during this time. Flex day assignments are designed to build on previously acquired knowledge, are self-paced and provide the students choice about when, where and how they will complete the assignment. I use the following assignment as a flex day assignment in AP Psychology when we learn about Erik Erikson's theory of P...
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