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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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#60 Fostering Self-Determination in Students (Student Well-Being Project)

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This weekend I had the opportunity to present at the 101st National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference! This is my 3rd time presenting NCSS and it is always an amazing opportunity to share, collaborate, and build relationships with other educators and bring awesome resources back to my own students. This year I had the privilege of presenting 'Fostering Self-Determination in Students."  As part of this presentation, I designed a brand-new student well-being project that  I will be rolling out with my own students next semester.  I am so excited to share it with you, too!  Self-Determination Theory First, a little bit of information on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and how it relates to classroom instruction. SDT is a theory of optimal motivation. It focuses on how social environments, like your classroom, can facilitate intrinsic motivation by supporting versus thwarting people's innate psychological needs. Specifically, teachers who support autonomy, comp
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