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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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#26. Designing Effective Online Discussions

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Like many educators around the world, I have no clue what the next school year will look like. I am preparing for the possibility of teaching classes in the physical classroom,  online or some sort of hybrid. I'll be honest, the last two months were really difficult. I struggled with keeping students engaged, implementing effective instructional strategies online and maintaining any semblance of balance between my personal and professional lives. As I reflect upon the last two months and prepare for whatever next year might bring, I want to focus on  1)  Identifying best practices in my traditional instruction that can make my online instruction more effective AND 2) Identifying best practices in online instruction that can make my traditional/blended instruction more effective. PsychSessions: Ask016 The inspiration for this post came from a Podcast that I listen to called "PsychSessions." PsychSessions launched in 2017. It is moderated by two college profess
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