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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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#69. Student Well-Being: Leveraging Mastery Experiences to Build Student Self-Efficacy

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This is PART 1 in a series on student well-being. Throughout this series, I will explore what recent research has revealed about ways to create an environment in which all students can thrive. One of the reasons that I really value writing this blog is because it forces me to examine the "why" behind what I do professionally.  As educators, we rarely have the time (or energy) to stop and think about why we do what we do. We are overwhelmed by the everyday demands of teaching; lesson planning, instruction, remediation, grading, etc to really take the time to dive into educational research. I have piles of books and articles and a queue of podcasts that got sidelined while life happened. For this series, I will be diving into my file of half-written articles and dust-covered books to learn more about  topics like mastery learning, youth mental health, culturally responsive education, culturally proficient SEL, the psychology of learning, equity, and universal design of learning
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#68: Part III: Finding Love IN Work (Performance Reviews - Chuck 'Em or Change 'Em)

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This is PART III 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 Part II of this series, I asked you to look for opportunities to use your strengths on a daily basis. Individuals who have the opportunity to use their strengths at work every single day are happier and more productive. As we approach Spring Break and the school year begins to wind down, it is time to start reflecting on what we have accomplished and how we have grown. For many educators, this also means that it is time for end of year conferences or performance reviews. So far, I have yet to meet a teacher who is excited about these meetings. Therefore, for my last post in this series, I would like to address the performance review process and identify concrete ways to change this process to one that is more growth-oriented. Let's take a look a
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