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Teaching Students To Use AI More Effectively

By Erik Ofgang published 30 September 24

Dr. Jennifer Parker has developed a framework that helps students and teachers write better prompts and create stronger AI outputs.

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4 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Assessments

By Steve Baule, Erin Carter published 24 September 24

As AI continues to evolve, instructors must modify their approach by designing meaningful, rigorous assessments.

High School Math Students Used A GPT-4 AI Tutor. They did Worse.

By Erik Ofgang published 23 September 24

A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.

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The Top 4 State Edtech Trends According To SETDA

By Erik Ofgang published 23 September 24

State edtech leaders are thinking about AI and cybersecurity a lot these days, according to a new SETDA survey.

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Character.AI: What Teachers Need To Know

By Erik Ofgang published 16 September 24

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.

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I Have AI Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing to Overcome It

By Erik Ofgang published 9 September 24

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.

Colleges Are Using AI To Predict Student Success. These Predictions Are Often Wrong

By Erik Ofgang published 29 August 24

AI models designed to predict student success frequently get it wrong when it comes to Black and Hispanic students, new research reveals.

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The 4 Best New Features For Google Classroom

By Erik Ofgang published 26 August 24

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.

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5 Ways To Avoid AI 'Snake Oil,' According To ISTE Experts

By Erik Ofgang published 20 August 24

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.

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