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AI Prompt Writing For Middle School English

By Erik Ofgang published

Bill Henry, an 8th grade English teacher, shares prompts and advice for teaching English with the help of AI.

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5 Ways Writing Instruction Should Evolve In The Age of AI

By Erik Ofgang published

AI is here to stay, and we need to find ways that AI can help our students while also creating assignments that prioritize human creativity and protect "real" writing.

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Taking the Mystery Out of Writing: How Students Can Discover a Love of Writing

By Michael Millington published

How Mystery Writing is giving students the opportunity to discover their voice through one of the oldest forms of expression.

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QuillBot Excels As A Free Grammar and Spellchecker

By Erik Ofgang published

I used QuillBot with all my writing for several days. It’s a great spelling and grammar-checking tool even if I’m not a fan of its generative AI features.

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Teaching Students To Use AI More Effectively

By Erik Ofgang published

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

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5 Ways Science Informs My Teaching

By Erik Ofgang published

I didn't use to think about educational research as a teacher, then I started interviewing teaching scientists.

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NoRedInk: How to Use It to Teach Writing

By Luke Edwards published

Classroom Tools NoRedInk makes grammar and writing practice fun and friendly.

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May the 4th Be With You: Best Free Star Wars Teaching Ideas

By Diana Restifo last updated

Star Wars Day, May 4th, is a great time to turn the magical allure of the Star Wars movie franchise into fun and fascinating lessons

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New Research: 16 Writing Interventions That Work

By Erik Ofgang published

Digital tools and computer-assisted instruction are among the writing instruction strategies that work in middle and high school, according to a new study

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Best Free Thanksgiving Lessons and Activities

By Diana Restifo last updated

One of the most beloved American holidays, Thanksgiving is celebrated by people of all religions and backgrounds

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