Tuesday, June 27, 2023

10 Question Types to Try in an Interactive Quiz

 

10 Question Types to Try in an Interactive Quiz

Have you given an interactive quiz to students? Instead of a simple multiple-choice or open-ended formative assessment, you can use an interactive quiz to check for understanding during your next lesson. Sharing a variety of question types gives students a chance to interact with course content in different ways.

https://classtechtips.com/2023/06/21/interactive-quiz

 

Google Bard

 

 

Google Bard was initially launched as a text-only chatbot. However, thanks to recent updates, the AI tool can be used to code, generate images and up-to-date content, and translate text, among other things.

https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-google-bard/?user_id=lermanj@gmail.com

 

How to Generate Images and Art with AI

 We’ve all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. And when we are communicating with each other, pictures do help add depth and meaning to our words. They help our audience better grasp the message and retain it longer. Granted, in order for images to be effective, we need to be sure to pick images that are relevant and support the message. Also, representation matters, and using images that reflect your audience’s demographics and characteristics helps your audience better relate to your message. Before we explore a few tools to help you generate images that are tailored to your message, let’s review a few pitfalls that we want to avoid.

https://blog.tcea.org/how-to-generate-images-and-art-with-ai/


Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Create smart virtual AI friends and chat with them anytime.

 

Create smart virtual AI friends and chat with them anytime.

Roger Federer as your tennis coach, a mental health counselor, Rihanna as your best friend, a vegan chef, a personal trainer, a meditation teacher, a language teacher... The possibilities are endless!

 

https://getbuddies.co/

2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report ® Teaching and Learning Edition

 2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report ®
Teaching and Learning Edition

https://library.educause.edu/-/media/files/library/2023/4/2023hrteachinglearning.pdf?la=en&hash=195420BF5A2F09991379CBE68858EF10D7088AF5

What Skills Should Students Learn in an AI-Powered World?

 

What Skills Should Students Learn in an AI-Powered World?

https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-skills-should-students-learn-in-an-ai-powered-world/2023/04

Navigating AI Ethics in Education

 

Navigating AI Ethics in Education

As we've seen throughout our conversation, AI has immense potential to transform the world of education for the better. But with great power comes great responsibility! By keeping ethical considerations at the forefront of our minds, we can ensure that AI in education benefits all students, teachers, and society as a whole. 🌟🌍

Remember to be open, transparent, and inclusive in your AI journey. Teach your students about the importance of data privacy and security, foster critical thinking skills, and stay informed about the latest developments in AI technology. By following these guidelines and best practices, we can work together to create a brighter future for education, powered by responsible AI use. 💡🚀

So, what are you waiting for? It's time to take the leap and embrace AI in your classroom, armed with the knowledge and confidence to use it ethically. We're excited to see the incredible impact you and your students will make! 

https://blog.synapticlabs.ai/education/navigating-ai-ethics-in-education

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Makey-makey-makerspace-projects

 In this makerspace project, we’re going to show you how to make a popup paper piano that connects to your computer using Makey Makey.

Learning how to play the piano however, is up to you!