• Using AI to Meet Individual Learner Needs

    Abstract The purpose of this literature review is to provide an in-depth analysis of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence tools in the elementary classroom. It explores the rapid evolution of technology in classrooms, from the minimal use in the late 1980s to the integration of advanced devices like Chromebooks… Listen ⇢

    Using AI to Meet Individual Learner Needs
  • Enhancing Elementary Education with ChatGPT: 4 Exceptional Use Cases

    Incorporating ChatGPT into elementary education opens doors to personalized learning experiences, virtual tutoring, creative writing activities, and immersive language learning, enhancing student engagement and fostering innovation in the classroom. With ChatGPT as a dynamic tool, educators can unlock the full potential of their students while embracing the future of education. Listen ⇢

    Enhancing Elementary Education with ChatGPT: 4 Exceptional Use Cases
  • A Time to Reflect

    In recent times, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the role of artificial intelligence in instructional design. Despite the fact that AI has been subtly integrating itself into different areas of our lives, it wasn’t until the hype surrounding large language model chatbots, such as Chat GPT, hit… Listen ⇢

    A Time to Reflect
  • A Little Noodling

    This may be more of a noodling post than anything, but as the focus of the last two weeks in our class is on professional development and career exploration, I’m going to take this opportunity to be mindful and think through some things I’ve come to learn about myself over… Listen ⇢

    A Little Noodling
  • Technology for Social Good

    As I have been traveling around the state for the past three years preaching to schools about the excitement and importance of providing students with ample STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning opportunities, I feel as though I’ve missed an opportunity to lead meaningful change in this field. In… Listen ⇢

    Technology for Social Good
  • Educational Technology Use: A Conversation about Morality

    In a recent school visit I made, I was forced to have a hard look at technology and its role in high school classrooms. With the advent of the Chromebook, schools have access to affordable devices that, in my opinion, are one of the most influential educational tools. They are… Listen ⇢

    Educational Technology Use: A Conversation about Morality
  • Should we Leverage AI in the Workplace?

    Since November and the commercial announcement of OpenAI’s new tool, ChatGPT, artificial intelligence tools, chat bots, image generators, and other forms of the technology have been one of the constant headlines in global conversation. Though many of these chatbots have been around for a period of time, the public consciousness… Listen ⇢

    Should we Leverage AI in the Workplace?
  • A Reflection on Media in the Elementary Classroom

    A look back at how instructional design can be impacted by the educational technology at ones disposal. Listen ⇢

    A Reflection on Media in the Elementary Classroom

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