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I have written about the use of technology in classrooms since the mid-1990s. Looking back over some of the topics that interested me, it seems that some topics that were emphasized at one time and would still be equally as … Continue reading →

Here is a recommendation for educators at all levels interested in a broad perspecctive on present AI applications in education. Lawrence Holt has updated his and colleagues’ existing work titled “A map of generative AI for education”. This work describes … Continue reading →

I found a notice that the National Library Board was experimenting with AI as a way to increase interest in reading. An AI activity named Playbrary was their first venture. The application uses ChatGPT to turn public-domain classics into choose-your-own … Continue reading →

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis interview Sal Kahn about the Kahn Academy’s AI tool. The interview includes descriptions of how Kahnmigo is designed to interact with learners, the capabilities it provides educators, and some of the topics covered in Kahn’s … Continue reading →

Here is an example describing data collection using probeware. We are particularly fond of this example because we conducted the data collection in our backyard. Using a data logger to measure stress An interesting thing sometimes happens when powerful tools … Continue reading →

I have been exploring the use of ChatGPT as a prewriting activity. I have been asking it to generate an outline on a topic which works great. I had read that ChatGPT could also create MindMaps. It can, but the … Continue reading →

I have written online content since 2002. My first blog started then. I don’t really remember my motivation for making the initial effort, but I suspect it had something to do with exploring what at the time was a new … Continue reading →

The type of writing I do requires that I identify topics of interest and then review the research relevant to that topic to combine with my knowledge to write content relevant to educational issues. My career has allowed me to … Continue reading →

The Associated Press has put together a great resource on conspiracy theories. The resource covers examples and analysis for researchers. This would seem a great starting point for educators. The resources strives to be politically neutral and includes a historical … Continue reading →

Perhaps you saw parts of the grilling of some tech executives as part of committee hearings related to Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Act. The committee had arranged to have parents of children who had committed suicide … Continue reading →