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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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#67: Part II: Finding Love IN Work: (What's Love Got to Do with It?)

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This is PART II in a series on finding meaning, purpose, and love in work. The research is based on the principles of Positive Organizational Psychology (POP) which explores how positive organizations can foster growth and excellence. In my last post in this series , I asked you to write down different aspects of your job that you loved or  loathed. What we learned was that we don't need to love our jobs 100% of the time. We do, however, need to love aspects of our work at least some of the time. Those aspects of our work that we LOVE tend to energize us because they enable us to use our strengths. In this post, we will explore the relationship between using our strengths and finding love in our work. Strength-Based Approach Simply put, a strength is something that you are good at and that you enjoy doing (Buckingham & Goodall, 2019, p. 17-18). When you are using your strengths, you (1) Look forward to an activity (2) Experience flow during the activity (3) Experience fulfillme...
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#66. Special Edition: APA Positive Psychology TOPSS Module

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A few years ago I made a small change that has radically altered the direction of my life. I decided to start saying "YES" to opportunities at work that, quite frankly, terrified me. I piloted a class, started a blog, submitted proposals to and presented at national conferences, and even appeared on a podcast. As a closet introvert with imposter syndrome, the idea of sharing my ideas, activities and passions with the whole world required a whole new level of vulnerability on my part. It was hard, stressful, and very scary but it led to one the most energizing, purposeful, and meaningful periods of my professional life. In this post, I would like to share with you something that I am really proud of - which is a result of me taking a chance and saying "YES." TOPPS The Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPPS) is a division of the American Psychological Association (APA). It's mission is to"promote excellence in the teaching of psychological scienc...
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#65: Part I: Finding Love IN Work (Love It or Loathe It?)

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This is PART I of a series on finding meaning, purpose, and love in work. The research is based on the principles of Positive Organizational Psychology (POP) which explores how positive organizations can foster growth and excellence. I have a confession. I love to hide out in my bedroom, fold laundry, and watch HGTV. One of my favorite shows is called "Love It or List It." If you haven't seen the show, it teams a designer and realtor with a family whose home is no longer meeting their needs. Over the course of the episode, the designer (Hillary) renovates their current home and the realtor (David) tries to help them find their ideal new home. More often than not, the owners usually choose to remain in their renovated home. It turns out they didn't need to move or build, they just needed to rediscover their love for what they already had. In this post, I will share a specific intervention that will hopefully help you fall in love with your work again - "Love It o...
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