Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
Philosopher Graham Clay uses AI to help write letters of recommendation, convert lectures into quizzes, and answer student questions when he’s not available. Here’s how.
Young students learned best when they not only watched the PBS Kids show "Elinor Wonders Why" but also interacted with an AI version of Elinor.
The STORM AI tool can generate on-demand Wikipedia articles in minutes. It’s one of the most useful AI products I’ve come across.
Educator Meg Lee helped her district incorporate the best science of learning strategies. Here are her tips for starting the process in any classroom.
This time of year is always stressful but after more than a decade teaching, I’ve found some strategies that help.
These AI tools can help you find academic papers, debunk conspiracies, and more.
Created by researchers at MIT and other higher ed institutions, DebunkBot engages in conversation with users about conspiracy theories. It’s an interesting tool for teaching AI and media literacy.
Dr. Jennifer Parker has developed a framework that helps students and teachers write better prompts and create stronger AI outputs.
A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.
State edtech leaders are thinking about AI and cybersecurity a lot these days, according to a new SETDA survey.
Microcredentials are bite-sized certificates of competency in various skills and can help students separate themselves on the job market.
The character-driven generative AI is likely a hit with many of your students. Here’s what Character.AI does and its potential and limitations for teaching.
Research shows a clear link between heat and decreased test scores. Here's what teachers can do to mitigate that.
Exerting mental effort isn't pleasant for most people, according to new research.
Students submitting AI papers have taken away some of the joy of teaching over the last year. This semester, I'm trying a new approach.
Drone Soccer has taken off across the globe and helps students develop career-ready STEM skills.
AI models designed to predict student success frequently get it wrong when it comes to Black and Hispanic students, new research reveals.
Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."
Google Classroom has a number of new features that utilize AI to empower teachers to meet the differing needs of students, says Google’s Akshat Sharma.
Many great AI-powered products are available for education but there are also some that aren’t yet a good fit for schools. Here's how to tell the difference.
Tips for fostering screen time for media creation rather than media consumption in children, from NYU technology and gaming professor Jan Plass
Gamification generally helps students but can be detrimental to learning in certain instances, according to experts.
Educators have gotten increasingly skilled at spotting AI generated work. Here are some of the “tells” they notice.
