Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang

Erik Ofgang is Tech & Learning contributor. A journalist, author and educator, his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Smithsonian, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Forbes.com. He currently teaches at Western Connecticut State University’s MFA program. While a staff writer at Connecticut Magazine he won a Society of Professional Journalism Award for his education reporting. He is interested in how humans learn and how technology can make that more effective. 

Latest articles by Erik Ofgang

AI PD

The Need for AI PD

By Erik Ofgang published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Educators need training on how to effectively incorporate artificial intelligence into their teaching practice, says Lance Key, an award-winning educator.

taking notes

Taking Notes vs. Photographing Slides

By Erik Ofgang published

New research shows that taking notes helps you to remember more from lecture than photographing slides.

Chatgpt plus google's bard

ChatGPT Plus vs. Google’s Bard

By Erik Ofgang published

We put ChatGPT Plus vs. Google's Bard in head-to-head battle of AI chatbots. Find out which AI tool emerged victorious.

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ChatGPT and Other AI Tutors: Potential and Pitfalls

By Erik Ofgang published

ChatGPT and similar AI technology is ushering in a new era of AI tutors that is full of potential but is not without obstacles

cybersecurity tips for schools

4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools

By Erik Ofgang published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Cybersecurity tips for securing your school or district's website from award-winning technology director Emmanuel Ajanma

Otter.ai

What is Otter.AI? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published

Otter.ai is an AI transcription tool that has many benefits for both me and my students.

Duolingo Max is a new feature that allows users to have conversations.

What is Duolingo Max? The GPT-4 Powered Learning Tool Explained by The App’s Product Manager

By Erik Ofgang published

Duolingo Max uses GPT-4 and the ChatGPT technology allows for text- or voice-based conversations and detailed explanations of question answers.

Wichita Falls ISD's new STEAM machine

How One District Launched Its Mobile STEM Lab

By Erik Ofgang published

The STEAM Machine is a portable STEM lab and mobile makerspace that just got rolling in Wichita Falls ISD

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What is Health At Every Size? What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published

Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight .

building CTE pathways with local businesses

Building CTE Pathways Between Schools and Local Businesses

By Erik Ofgang published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Award-winning superintendent Tom Burton shares how Princeton City Schools has built CTE partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.

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5 Tips for Finding Effective DEI Coaching

By Erik Ofgang published

The right coach can help education leaders build their DEI programs in effective and meaningful ways, says Dr. Courtney L. Teague, who shares tips for finding that coach

student wellbeing

How District Leaders Can Design a Holistic Plan for Student Safety and Wellbeing

By Erik Ofgang published

Experts discuss how schools can respond to the mental health crisis in students

GPT-4

What is GPT-4? What Educators Need to Know About ChatGPT’s Next Chapter

By Erik Ofgang published

ChatGPT Plus now utilizes GPT-4, which can analyze images, pass a bar exam, and be used to power various education apps

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5 Tips for Surviving Until The End of The School Year

By Erik Ofgang published

The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.

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What is Google Bard? The ChatGPT Competitor Explained for Educators

By Erik Ofgang published

With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT

engaging reluctant readers

5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

By Erik Ofgang published

How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers

research-backed practices

Research-Backed Practices to Impact Students' Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

By Erik Ofgang published

Educators shared research-backed strategies for promoting student learning based upon cognitive science.

Ted Lasso

5 Lessons For Teachers From Ted Lasso

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Hopefully, Ted Lasso is not all that you get, but the optimistic soccer coach does model some good behavior for teachers.

Educator Pathways

5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County

By Erik Ofgang published

Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education.

Discovery Education

What is Discovery Education? Tips & Tricks

By Erik Ofgang published

Discovery Education features thousands of videos as well as interactive lessons and virtual field trips.

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Bus driver shortages

4 Strategies to Overcome Bus Driver Shortages

By Erik Ofgang published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Award-winning superintendent Dr. Scott Van Der Aa shares how his district overcame bus driver shortages.

expanded learning

Expanded Learning: Solutions for Acceleration, Not Remediation

By Erik Ofgang published

The importance of productive failure, instant feedback, and mastery education in math education was discussed during a recent Tech & Learning webinar

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What is Written Out Loud? The Collaborative Writing Program Explained by Its Screenwriter Founder

By Erik Ofgang published

Through Written Out Loud, screenwriter Joshua Shelov shares the collaborative storytelling methods he developed with schools online and in person

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tech-savvy teaching

4 Strategies for Tech-Savvy Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published

Tips for tech-savvy teaching in the classroom from two award-winning educators

AI art generator

AI Art Generators in The Classroom: What You Need To Know

By Erik Ofgang published

ChatGPT’s AI art generator cousins have potential applications in the classroom but also drawbacks, say educators.

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